| On 10/24/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gloria Reyes conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Margarita Barajas. Licensee is Spanish Speaking. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the large day care room and attached half bath are used for providing care and are accessible to children. Parents enter through the side gate.
All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of child safety gate. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.
The fireplace located in the main house and is made inaccessible by a child’s safety gate 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. Stairs are fenced or barricaded when children under age 5 years old are present and is located in main home which is off-limits to children in care. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (661) 370-1616.
There are currently no infants in care. LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee.
Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. 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. (see next page)
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