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25 | On 10/13/2022 at 11:24 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Amador conducted an unannounced Case Management-licensee initiated inspection with the Licensee, Tomasa Lara Valencia. LPA Amador informed the Licensee that the purpose of the inspection was for the requested change of capacity. The Licensee led LPA on a tour of the facility. Three (3) children and one (1) staff member were at the facility during the inspection; one preschool and two school age. Hours of operation are Monday through Sunday, 12: 00 a.m. – 11:59 p.m.
On 9/26/2022, a fire clearance was granted for fourteen (14) children. The Licensee will use the following areas for childcare: living room, dining room,bathroom, #1,#2(2nd floor), and backyard. Off Limit areas include second-floor bedrooms and master bathroom. Off-limit areas are inaccessible to children through safety gates, safety latches, or doorknob covers. The stairs are made inaccessible with a safety gate. The fireplace is located in the living room and securely screened.
The Licensee utilizes the fenced backyard for outdoor activities.
LPA informed the Licensee to ensure children are supervised at all times during outdoor activities. The Licensee stated there were no bodies of water, and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during the inspection.
There are sufficient age-appropriate toys, games, and play equipment available. The home was clean and orderly during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medicines are inaccessible to children in care, and poisons are to be locked away in the garage. The fire extinguisher is rated 3A:40B: C and is located in the hallway next to the kitchen. Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors meet requirements and are operational. There is a working cell phone and land line in the home. The Licensee stated there were no firearms, other weapons, or ammunition on the property.
The Licensee maintains documentation of proof of control of the property for review by the Department. |