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25 | On May 01 of 2023 at 1:15 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Silva conducted an unannounced Required – 1 Year inspection assisted by licensee Patricia Barragan. Upon arrival, the licensee and one assistant had 12 clients in care, including 2 infants and 9 preschool children. An on-site Facility Personnel Report Summary review showed that all facility residents, staff, or other individuals who require background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions, except for one assistant. 3 adults, including the licensee, are currently living in the home.
INDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the indoor FCCH area identified in the Facility Sketch LIC999 and areas accessible to clients. Off-limits areas were inaccessible to clients in care. The facility was equipped with working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, working telephone service, and at least one fire extinguisher that meets statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. The licensee agrees to maintain telephone service in the home when clients are in care. Hours of operation are 7 am to 5:30 pm. The licensee is aware that each FCCH (Family Child Care Home) shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. A record review shows that the last drill was documented on March 2023. There is no fireplace in the facility. Firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the home are kept locked away on the second floor. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available were inaccessible to clients in care. No poisons or other items that could pose a danger to clients were observed during the inspection. Clients nap on cots and infants in play yards. According to the licensee, bedding are stored individually and washed weekly. The facility provides age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the clients served.
ON-SITE FOOD PREPARATION: The licensee provides two meals and two snacks to clients in care. At the time of inspection, food prep areas were clean and sanitary, and food was properly stored. Filtered drinking water is available to clients in care. Drinking water is available to clients. The LPA observed that the facility’s floors, equipment, furniture, and clients’ bathrooms were clean and in good repair. |