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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Warren Birks conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year inspection. LPA met with Licensee Dolores Valenzuela who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. LPA observed Licensee caring for nine children (eight preschool and one infant). LPA informed Licensee that she is over the capacity listed on her license and the enrollment is out of ratio as child #7 and #8 must be at least a kindergartner and a six year old. The facility is cited for Capacity and Ratio. Licensee Valenzuela indicated that one child was a drop off emergency for the day and she also misunderstood the terms of the license in regards to ratio. There are currently eight children enrolled (The ninth child is not enrolled). The roster and disaster drill is current.
This is a one story home which consists of three bedrooms, two restrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, and back yard. The home has central air and heating. The children use the living room, dining room, two front bedrooms, one bathroom, and backyard. Licensee mentioned the backyard is off-limits at this time as they are rearranging storage. All other areas that are off limits to the children and parents.
Areas used by children were inspected to ensure areas are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for the safety of the children. LPA observed an empty inclined sleeper and empty car seat in the living room and dining area. LPA informed Licensee that these items must be made inaccessible. Licensee removed items from the area. There is a working telephone maintained in the home. Licensee has a small dog that is inaccessible during daycare hours. LPA advised Licensee to provide extra care and supervision when animals are present. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which can pose a danger to children are inaccessible. LPA informed Licensee that poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock.
Per Licensee there are no firearms, weapons or bodies of water on the premises. The Emergency Disaster Plan, Parents Rights and License was posted. Children’s records were reviewed and contain the required documentation including Identification and Emergency, Immunization and Parents Rights. The required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher is fully charged however service or purchase date is missing. |