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25 | On April 3, 2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lorraine Dacanay Breaux conducted an unannounced 1 year required annual inspection. Present during today’s inspection was the licensee, Teresa Fernandez. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. There were no children in care for today visit, due to being closed for vacation.
The home was toured for Health and Safety Inspection. This is a single story home. ON LIMITS: area consist of the kitchen, dining room, living room, family room, both bathrooms and master bedroom (off dining area) bedroom on the right in the hallway, front and rear yard. OFF LIMITS: The bedroom on the right of the hallway, laundry room and garage. Isolation Area: Is the master bedroom (office) away from children in care. There are no firearms on the premises as stated by the licensee. All required posting are posted for public viewing. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications and other items which could pose a danger to children are stored and made inaccessible to children in care. The fireplace is barricaded to prevent access by children. LPA verified that the fire extinguisher is fully charged 3A40BC. The home is equipped with both a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector (tested). There is a working telephone in the home. The home provides appropriate toys and play equipment. Outdoor play area is fully fenced. LPA did not observe any bodies of water, hazardous materials, or toxins accessible to children on the premises during the inspection.
LPA requested and reviewed the files of children in care. All children files contain Immunization, Parent's Rights, and Medical Consent forms. The facility roster was reviewed, and copies were obtain. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills twice a year with the last one conducted on 02/28/23.The licensee has current CPR and First Aid which expires April 10, 2024. The licensee is in compliance with the immunization laws which pertains to all childcare providers. All required forms are posted and visible for public review. |