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25 | On October 22, 2025, at 11:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection and met with licensee Teresa Fernandez. LPA disclosed the purpose of the visit and conducted a health and safety inspection, touring the facility both indoors and outdoors. Present during the inspection were three preschool-age children. The facility’s new hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
This single-story home, owned by the licensee, consists of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen, front and backyard, laundry area, and garage. The home was observed to be clean, orderly, and equipped with central heating, air conditioning, and ventilation for safety and comfort. Multiple safety gates were observed in the kitchen and office areas to prevent children’s access. LPA asked the licensee whether she transports children in care or has any firearms or weapons on the premises. Per the licensee, there are no firearms or weapons of any kind in the home, and children are not transported while in care.
At 11:30 AM, LPA inspected the front and backyard areas and confirmed that no pools, hot tubs, or other bodies of water were present, in compliance with childcare licensing regulations. The backyard outdoor play area is fully fenced and free from defects or hazardous conditions. Trees provide shade and protection from direct sunlight. The play area includes a small slide with cushioning underneath to absorb falls, as well as a sandbox, playhouse, and play kitchen suitable for preschool-age children. LPA reminded the licensee that 100% visual supervision is required in the front yard, as that area is unfenced.
On-limit areas include: kitchen, office, dining room, living room, family room, both bathrooms, master bedroom (off dining area), bedroom on the right in the hallway, and the front and rear yards. The isolation area for ill children is the master bedroom, away from the children in care.
Off-limit areas include: laundry room, and garage. These areas are made inaccessible to children through the use of closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision.
See 809-C for continuance. |