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25 | On May 17, 2024 at approximately 8:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tso conducted an unannounced, annual visit to the Family Child Care Home listed above. The LPA was granted entry by the Licensees, Lizeth Romero. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. The co-licensee, Jonathan Aya was not in the facility and returned to the facility at approximately 10.15am. Present during LPA's visit included licensees, and 2 enrolled children (1 infant and 1 preschool age).
A licensee's minor child is under the age of 10 years old. Licensee understands children under 10 years old that live in the home are counted towards overall capacity. The license is operating within capacity limits and ratio during LPA's visit.
Licensee lives in the 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom apartment with 1 minor child. All adults living in the home have criminal record clearance on file. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. The DAY CARE AREAS are living room, kitchen, and bathroom. The OFF LIMIT AREAS are the bedroom 1 and closet. Off-limit areas are properly barricaded with child safety gates and/or closed doors.
The LPA and the licensee both performed inspection of the daycare facility to look for any potential health and safety hazards. Toys and equipment that are suitable for children of the proper age range are provided at the daycare. The building has sufficient lighting and ventilation. LPA observed that a child-proof lock of a lower cabinet in the kitchen where stored sharp items was broken. The licensee replaced a working child-proof lock immediately. Apart from this, it is free of any other defects or conditions that put children at risk. The facility is equipped with a first aid kit that is completely loaded with everything that is required for the treatment of injuries. The daycare facility is equipped with a smoke detector, a carbon monoxide detector, and a fire extinguisher that is always ready for use. Every garbage can and power outlet has been covered. Products for cleaning and washing, detergents, and any other materials that could put children in danger are stored out of the children’s reach. The LPA did not find any walkers, bouncers, or other comparable objects during today’s inspection. According to the licensee, there are reportedly no firearms or other weapons on the premises. The LPA found that the facility did not have any bodies of water.
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