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25 | On 2/2/2024 at 9:00AM., Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Luis J. Gomez met with Licensee, Nayara Paz. Purpose of the visit was explained and was for an Unannounced; Annual Random Inspection. Present was the licensee and two assistants caring for 8 children (4 Infant-age, 4 Preschool- age). Per licensee, infant-age child present is her daughter. The adults present have criminal record clearances on file. Licensee’s home is a three bedroom, two bathroom, one level house. Licensee’s days and hours of operation are: Monday- Friday: 8:00am- 5:00pm. The areas of the home used for care are: Living Room (Playroom); Dining Area; Bathroom #1; Bedroom #1 (Napping Only); Master bedroom (Napping Only); and Backyard. The areas of the home designated as off- limit are: Bedroom #2; Living Room #2; Kitchen Area; and Garage. LPA inspected home for health and safety hazards.
At 9:10AM., the following was observed: Facility was clean, orderly with age-appropriate playthings available for the children. Accessible furniture, toys, and books inspected were in good repair. Labeled cubbies are available in playroom for storage of belongings. The facility has child- sized tables and chair, with wide- based highchairs available for food services. For nap services, LPA observed several infant cribs/ play pens located in bedroom #1, with tight-fitting sheets. Facility was equipped with one crib/ plan pen for each infant in care. Bathroom #1 was maintained clean with supplies for hand washing. Facility was the proper temperature with ventilation and lighting. Off-limit areas have been made inaccessible with installed safety gates. Home had functioning telephone service; carbon monoxide detector; smoke detector; and fire extinguisher: 3A:40:BC, located under sink.
At 9:30AM., LPA inspected the backyard area. Area was completely enclosed with tall fencing, with playthings inspected were in good repair. Home does not have any pools, fishponds, jacuzzi or bodies of water. LPA reminded licensee to remove all hazardous plants from the backyard area. Facility shed was reviewed during inspection.
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