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25 | On January 8, 2024, at 8:20 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods met with licensee Maria Figueroa for an Unannounced Required 3 Year Inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the licensee. Present during the inspection was the licensee's fingerprint cleared assistant, Britney Torres-Cervante, husband Jorge Guzman, daughter Jimena Guzman, one (1) infant, and five (5) preschool age children. Licensee stated that the facility operates from Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
LPA toured the facility inside and outside to conduct a Health and Safety inspection. This single story home was clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort of children in care. The Isolation area will be a section of the living room, away from other children in care. There's a fireplace in the living room that's blocked to prevent assess by children in care.
The home has a dual working smoke & carbon monoxide detectors, first aid kit, telephone, and two fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguishers which meets standards established by the State Fire Marshal. Per licensee, there are no firearms in the home. LPA asked the licensee does she transport children and the licensee stated that she does not transport children.
At 8:45 AM LPA requested and reviewed the files of two (2) children in care and one staff file. All children files contain Immunization, Parent's Rights, and Medical Consent forms and the staff file has the required Health Records, Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, and Employee Rights 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 01/17/2024. The licensee's Health and Safety training is completed, and CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires 10/2025. The licensee has completed mandated reporter training on 01/17/2024. 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.
On-limit- Living and dining room, bathroom, play room, and backyard
Off-limit- Kitchen, garage, all bedrooms, both sheds in backyard
See 809-C for continuance |