On 11/1/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Priscilla Zamudio conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection and was met by licensee Martha Aragon. Also present was licensee’s adult daughter / assistant. Days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 6:00AM-6:00PM.
LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. There were 9 children present. LPA reviewed current facility sketch and confirmed that the kitchen, daycare room and bathroom are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by door knob spinners and pocket doors.
There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. Per licensee, there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.
There is one fireplace in the home located in the daycare room and is made inaccessible by a barricade and will not be in use during daycare hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.
This is a single level home and there are no stairs. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (559) 801-1153.
Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.
LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was expired in 2023 and will need to be completed. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on 8/16/25. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles.
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