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25 | On 7/30/2025 at 8:30AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Luis Gomez met with Licensee, Katerine Valderramos. The purpose of today’s visit was explained and was for an unannounced, annual-random inspection. Present was the licensee and 2 assistants caring for 10 children. (6 preschool-age, 4 infant-age). Adults in the home have criminal record clearances on file. The days and hours of operations are Monday- Friday, 7:30AM.- 5:30PM. Licensee’s home is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 level house. The areas of the home designated for childcare are: Living Room (Playroom #1, #2); Bathroom #1; Bedroom #1 (Napping Only); Kitchen; Dining Room (Feeding/ Activity Area); and Backyard. The areas of the home designated as off-limit areas are: Upper Level: Bedroom #2; Bedroom #3; and Bathroom #2. LPA inspected home indoor and outdoor with licensee for health and safety hazards.
At 8:50AM., the following was observed: Facility was clean, neat, with age-appropriate playthings available for the children. The floor and ground surfaces were clear of any obstructions or possible hazards. Child safety gates had been installed preventing access to staircases. Fireplace was inaccessible, and electrical outlets have been covered.
LPA observed soft padding in playroom, for added safety. Accessible furniture and materials inspected were in were in good repair, free of sharp corners or splinters. Storage cubbies are available in entry way for children’s belongings. LPA observed table, chairs, scaled to the appropriate size. Licensee has several infant feeding chairs, with detachable table component. The chairs were observed clean and in like-new condition.
For napping services/ scheduled rest, napping mats and cribs/ play pens are stored in Bedroom#1. The cribs were free of loose articles, with properly sized and tight-fitted sheet. Bathroom #1 was observed clean, with faucet and toilet in operating condition. Safety lock had been installed on the low-hanging cabinet in bathroom #1 and Kitchen. The cleaning detergents, compounds, and other item which can pose a danger, have been stored in the off-limit areas. Home was a comfortable temperature, with ventilation, and lighting. Home has telephone service; smoke/ carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) located in playroom. (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.)
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