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25 | On 11/7/2024 at 8:45AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Luis Gomez met with Assistant, Yara Cruz. The purpose of today’s visit was explained and was for an unannounced, annual/ random inspection. Licensee, Jessica Alves arrived during inspection. Present was the licensee and 2 assistants caring for 10 children. (2 infant-age, 8 preschool-age) Adults have criminal record clearances on file. Licensee home is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 level house. Per licensee days and hours of operations are Monday- Friday, 7:00AM.- 7:00PM. Areas of the home designated for childcare are: (Upper Level): Living Room (Playroom); Dining Room (Activity Area); Bathroom #1, Outdoor Patio Area. Areas of the home designated as off-limit areas are (Upper Level): Kitchen (pass through only); Bedrooms 1#, #2, Entire Lower Level): Bedroom #3; Bathroom #2; Living room #2; Garage; and Lower Backyard. LPA inspected facility for health and safety hazards.
At 8:55AM., the following was observed: Facility was clean, neat, with age-appropriate playthings and materials available for the children. Floors and ground surfaces were clear of any obstructions or hazards. Facility has several child safety gates preventing access to the off-limit areas. Accessible furniture, puzzles, and materials inspected were in proper repair. Licensee has several storage cubbies available for children’s belongings. LPA advised licensee to anchor tall storage cubbies against adjacent wall.
At 9:15AM., Based on observation, LPA confirmed baby bouncer chair in located in dining/ activity area. Chair was removed during inspection. Advisory Note: Technical Violation (LIC9102TV) was issued.
For food services, LPA observed tables and chairs, scaled to the appropriate size. Licensee has several tables with broad-base and detachable table component. For nap services, LPA observed play yard and mats stored in playroom. Play yards were equipped with correctly sized mattress. Per licensee, napping sheets are used during scheduled nap and washed weekly.
Bathroom #1 was observed clean with supplies for hand washing. Home was a comfortable temperature with adequate ventilation and lighting. Home had telephone service; carbon monoxide detector; smoke detector; and fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) in kitchen. The detergents, cleaning compound, and toxins have been stored in the off-limit areas. (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.)
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