On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gabriela Hernandez arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed:
· Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday thru Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
· Off-limit areas include: All bedrooms, garage, kitchen, second living room, and most of the backyard. Licensee put gate as LPA was onsite to block off the kitchen and living room. Informed licensee to ensure the off limit areas are made inaccessible to children in care. The licensee allows children to play in the patio; which is gated so the children to do not have access to the rest of the backyard.
· The facility is licensed to have no more than 14 children as a large family child care and is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. There were 5 children present with Licensee and assistant.
· Appropriate supervision was being provided during this inspection.
· A working telephone is present, and the current phone number is on file.
· A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Licensee during this inspection.
· Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children.
· All hazardous items and toxins are stored inaccessible to children; items are locked in laundry room and garage.
· Weapons are not present according to Title 22. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations
· Single story home; no stairs present.
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