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25 | On 10/9/2026 at 9:20AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Luis Gomez met with Licensee, Marc Ramos and Erica Ramos. The purpose of today’s visit was explained and was for an unannounced, annual/ random inspection. Present were both licensee’s and assistant caring for 8 children. (2 infant-age, 6 preschool-age) The adults present have criminal record clearances on file. The licensee’s home is a three bedroom, two bathroom, two level house. The days and hours of operations are: Monday- Friday, 8:30AM- 5:00PM. The areas of the home designated for childcare are: (Lower Level) Dining/ Multi-Purpose Room, (Upper Level) Bedroom #2 (Napping Only), Living Room (Playroom), Bathroom #1 and Covered Patio Area. The areas of the home designated as off-limits are: (Upper Level 1 & 2) Bedroom #1, Garage (Detached), (Lower Level) Kitchen, Bedroom #3 (Loft), and Bathroom #2. LPA inspected the home with the providers for health and safety hazards.
At 9:25AM., The following was observed: Facility was neat with age-appropriate playthings/ materials available for the children. All floors and ground surfaces were clear of obstructions or hazards. The accessible furniture and materials were in good repair; and free of sharp corners or splintered edges. The playroom had a soft padded surface (carpeting) installed. The bathroom area located near playroom was observed clean with step stools, and adequate supplies for handwashing. The LPA observed a diaper changing table available for staff use as needed. The trash bin used for solid waste had a tight-fitting lid.
The home was furnished with child sized chairs and tables, scaled to the appropriate size. The off-limits areas, including staircases and garage, have been made inaccessible with installed child safety gates and doors. The home’s fireplace has been made inaccessible to children in care.
For nap services/ scheduled rest, the LPA observed several cribs and labeled cots stored in bedroom #2, and playroom. Per licensee, the infant linens are washed on-site every week. The home was maintained at a comfortable temperature, was well-lit, and had sufficient ventilation. The home has a telephone service (cell phone); smoke- carbon monoxide, combination detector; and a fully charged- fire extinguisher (2A10BC). Per licensee, for added fire safety, and pull- action fire alarm had been installed. (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.)
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