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25 | On 10/7/21, at 2:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvin Baddley conducted an unannounced Required Inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Perla Alvarado, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of the Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The home’s living room, kitchen, hallway bathroom, bedrooms and side yard are used for child care. At the time of the inspection two children (biological) are present.
LPA observed required licensing forms and documents post on the wall in FCCH's kitchen and outside the door entry. LPA observed a combination smoke and a carbon monoxide detector in the FCCH. The detector was tested (2:48 PM) and found to be operable. LPA observed a regulation fire extinguisher in the FCCH's laundry room which was serviced on 3/12/21. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually.
LPA observed the FCCH to be clean and orderly. The bathroom which is used for care is clean and free of toxins. LPA observed cleaning compounds on the shelf of an elevated cabinet in the laundry room which is inaccessible to children in care. LPA also observed medications in the FCCH stored on elevated cabinet in the laundry room which is also inaccessible to children in care. Toys, furniture and equipment in the FCCH are age appropriate.
The FCCH's side yard has cinder block fencing. The side area is not enclosed. As such the LPA, reminded the Licensee to ensure direct supervision is maintained when the area is used for activities. Toys and play equipment observed in backyard are age appropriate. LPA observed no bodies of water on site.
LPA reviewed a sampling of the children's records. All records reviewed are current and complete. A current roster of children was reviewed by the LPA as was emergency contact information and immunizations. LPA also reviewed the Licensee's records. The Licensee's records are current and complete with
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