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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Ruby Ocegueda and Kathy Pacheco conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPAs met with Norma Gonzalez who provided a tour of the home, inside and outside. Rooms inspected were the kitchen, dining room, living room and one bathroom accessible to children in care. There are “no bodies of water” in this home. Firearms and ammunition were properly stored. There were no Poisons observed. LPA reminded licensee that poisons should be kept locked. Cleaning compounds were inaccessible to children. Fireplace was inaccessible to children. The fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide indicator were observed to meet Community Care Licensing (CCL) regulations. The home was kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.. This home did not have stairs present. Safe toys and play equipment were observed. Licensee had a working telephone and the above telephone number was verified. Adequate supervision was being provided during this inspection. Outdoor play areas were fenced or supervised by the licensee or care giver. Capacity as specified on the license was being maintained. Children’s records contained all emergency information specified by regulation. There were no excluded individuals present at this home. All adults who reside or work in the home had a criminal record clearance or exemption as indicated on LIS 531 – Facility Personnel Report Summary. The Licensee and other personnel as specified have completed training on preventative health practices including pediatric CPR and first aid; Expires: 12/30/19. Licensee provided proof of required immunization (Pertussis/Measles). Licensee stated that she plans to take the flu immunization this month. Mandated Reporter Training was completed in October/2018. Licensee understands that she and any assistants must complete this training every two years.
During todays inspection LPAs observed multiple knives in an accessible kitchen drawer and medications on top of a kitchen counter. Kitchen had a baby gate at the time of this inspection and children were not present in the kitchen, however, licensee stated she uses the kitchen area to feed the children regularly. Also observed in the accessible bathroom were two cans of Glade air freshener on the counter and multiple toothpastes in an accessible bathroom drawer.
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