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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stacy Torrence conducted a case management inspection, in response to licensee’s request for a capacity increase. LPA met with licensee Karina Bernabe, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. During today’s inspection, there were no children present. The facility was within licensed capacity and the required ratio. Licensee stated there is currently three adults and one minor child living in the home. Licensee stated she is not currently registered with any Foster Care agency or holds a foster parent license. Licensee was reminded if changes to notify the licensing office.
A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.
This is a two-story home with four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, living room, family room, kitchen, dining room, front yard (not fence), backyard (fenced), and garage. The licensee has designated the living room, family room, one bathroom, dining room, and back yard, as part of the day-care. The licensee has designated the entire 2nd floor, kitchen, and garage, as off-limit areas. The licensee has a child proof safety gate, located at the bottom of the stairs. The licensee have child proof safety gates at both entrances of the kitchen, ensuring this area is inaccessible to the children in care. The garage has a lock and child proof doorknob on it. The licensee acknowledged the children may never enter the off-limit areas during operation hours. Control of property was verified by LPA during today’s inspection. The licensee has a cell phone that is used for childcare. The licensee was informed if a cell phone is used for childcare, it must always remain on the premises during hours of operation. Licensee was informed and understands the home is to be free from smoking during hours of operation.
The home has a fireplace, located in the family room; barricaded by a glass cover and screen. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored inaccessible to children. Poisons/Hazardous items are not stored on site, and none were observed. There are no bodies of water. The toys are age appropriate and in good condition for the potential ages served. Baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items will not be used for children in care. Licensee stated there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. When firearms are present, they must be locked and stored separately from the ammunition. During today's inspection, the smoke detector and carbon monoxide were operable, and the fire extinguisher was charged. |