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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elka Chavez conducted an unannounced 1-Year Required inspection to the above facility on 06/07/2023 in Spanish. LPA arrived at the facility at 9:00 AM and met with Licensee, Alicia Andrade who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Also present during this inspection, was, Licensee’s Assistant, Gabriela Pelayo. Entrance Checklist for Family Child Care Homes was provided to the licensee upon entry. There were 6 children present upon arrival. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 7:00PM.
The home is a single-story home. The home consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, laundry room, detached garage, shed, front yard and backyard (fenced). Care is mainly provided in the living room. There are two separate hallways on both sides of the living room. Both hallways contain two bedrooms and one bath. One bedroom on either side is accessible to children in care. The guest bathroom located in the hallway to the right of the main entrance is accessible while the remaining two bedrooms and second guest bathroom are off limits. The off-limit areas are made inaccessible with child proof doorknobs. The kitchen is accessible only when eating, otherwise it is off limits and made inaccessible with a child proof gate. LPA observed a shed, laundry room and detached garage located in the backyard. LPA observed doors are kept locked and are inaccessible to children in care. There were no pets or wall heater observed in the home. LPA observed a decorative fireplace in the living room. Areas accessible to children are Kitchen, living room, two bedrooms, one bathroom and backyard (fenced). Areas off limits to children and parents are: Two bedrooms, one bathroom, shed, laundry room, detached garage and front yard. All off-limit areas need to be made inaccessible to children in care. The licensee understands that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. Food is provided by Licensee.
Individuals residing in the home have been discussed and noted. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption. |