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25 | On 10/4/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ruby Ocegueda conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Gloria Hernandez. Also present was Staff #2 (S2). Licensee is Spanish Speaking and LPA Ocegueda assisted with interpretation. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 5:30 AM 6:00 PM and other hours as arranged.
LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed and Licensee confirmed that the kitchen, living room, family room and one bathroom are accessible to children. The children remain mostly in the family room. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of baby gates and door knobs safety covers. Swimming pool is fenced per regulation. The pool gate is self-latching, self-closing and opens away from the swimming pool. No windows or doors have direct access to the pool area. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. Detergents, cleaning compounds (Lysol spray, Clorox cleaning products, glass cleaner, Easy off brand cleaner) were observed under the accessible kitchen sink today. The kitchen sink had two safety latches, but one latch was broken. On top of the kitchen counter there was a bottle of bleach that had a child safety cap. In an accessible kitchen drawer, there were multiple knives. In the accessible bathroom, licensee had toothpaste and sunscreen in an accessible drawer. There was also a person who was completing floor work in the living room, away from the children and not providing care and supervision. The worker had power tools he was using to cut the wood flooring. The children were being cared for in the separate family room with a door that was shut, but unlocked and there was no door knob safety cover. Today the baby gate that is usually in place between the kitchen and living room was not in place. Currently the children were entering through the garage. There was no record of licensee contacting the Department to report this or inquire about the change in how the children would enter her home during the floor work being completed in her home. Report continued to 809-C
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