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25 | On 6/18/2026 at 1:35PM., 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 (2 infant-age, 8 preschool -age). Per licensee, preschool-age child present is her son. The adults have their criminal record clearances on file.
The days and hours of operations are Monday- Friday, 8:00AM.- 5:00PM. The licensee’s home is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 level house. The areas of the home designated for childcare are, Lower Level: 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.
The following was observed: Facility clean and orderly with age-appropriate playthings/ materials available for the children. All floors and surfaces, including carpets were clear of obstructions or hazards. The accessible furniture and playthings inspected were in good repair, and free of sharp corners or splintered edges. The bathroom was observed clean with supplies for hand washing. LPA observed diaper changing tables available.
In dining area/ kitchen, LPA observed table and several chairs, scaled to the appropriate size. The licensee had several infant feeding chairs available with broad- based legs. The fireplace in playroom has been barricade. The off-limits areas, including staircase had been made inaccessible with child safety gates.
For napping services/ scheduled rest, LPA observed foldable mats and cribs in bedroom #1. The cribs were observed empty, with tight fitting sheets. Per licensee, linens and bed sheets are washed on-site, once per week.
The home was a comfortable temperature, with adequate ventilation and lighting. The facility was equipped with a telephone service (cell phone); functioning smoke/ carbon monoxide combination detector; and fully charged- fire extinguisher (2A10BC). (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.)
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