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25 | On 6/28/22 Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Caroline Harris conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Andrea Santos. Also present was her assistant, Belen Herrera who helped interpret. LPA conducted a tour of the home, inside and outside, as shown on the facility sketches (LIC 999A) provided. The LPA observed all required licensing forms to be posted, except the emergency disaster plan. A census was taken and there were four day care children present. The LPA observed the licensee to have one small dog. The pet is outdoor. The licensee is aware of the safety of children around animals and takes responsibility for any action taken by her pets. Upon inspection, the LPA observed 5 off limits rooms that were open and accessible to children. The locks were not latched on 3 of the rooms and 2 of the rooms were unable to be locked. There were no door spinners either. The LPA told the licensee that inaccessible rooms must be kept shut and have a lock or spinner on during day care hours. The accessible rooms are the front room, living room, dinning room, kitchen, hall bathroom and one bedroom. The outdoor play area in the back yard is fenced. Licensee is aware that children are to be supervised when outside an unfenced play area. Licensee has a large play structure and the LPA observed safe toys and play equipment both indoors and outside. There are no swimming pools or other bodies of water on the premises. There were no poisons observed on the premises accessible to children. Licensee is aware that poisons are required to be locked and inaccessible to children. Cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items were inaccessible to children. There are no firearms or ammunition present at this facility. Fireplace is not in use during day care hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide indicator, and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The licensee has a complete first aid kit, including bandages, scissor, thermometer, gloves and a first aid manual. There are no stairs in the home. There is a working telephone and the above telephone number was verified. Adequate supervision is being provided during this visit. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. |