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25 | On 05/23/2023 at 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisca Velazquez conducted an unannounced One Year Required Inspection of the Family Child Care Home (FCCH) and a change of capacity inspection. LPA met with Maria Loeza, licensee of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA notes COVID Pre-screening questions were asked of licensee prior to the inspection. The licensee's responses suggest the FCCH is void of COVID positive cases. At the time of the inspection, LPA observed three (3) children on site during this inspection. There are four (4) adults that live in the home and four (4) adults have received fingerprint clearance.
LPA, in the company of Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. This home is a single-story home consisting of living room, dining room, kitchen, three (3) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, laundry room and outdoor yard. The FCCH’s living room, dining area, kitchen, one (1) bathroom in the hallway, master bedroom and outdoor yard are accessible for childcare services. Meanwhile, two (2) bedrooms, one (1) bathroom located in master bedroom and laundry room inaccessible to children in care. LPA notes, bedrooms, bathroom, and laundry room are made inaccessible to children in care by means of door safety knobs.
The FCCH was observed to be clean and orderly. The FCCH has ventilation to afford for the children’s comfort. In the kitchen, LPA observed sharps are stored in an elevated cabinet. Medication for the family is stored in another elevated cabinet in the kitchen. LPA observed cleaning compounds are stored in an elevated cabinet in the laundry room that is also inaccessible to children in care. LPA notes all areas are inaccessible to children in care. The bathroom used for childcare is clean and free of toxins. LPA observed toys, furniture, and equipment in the FCCH are age appropriate and in good condition.
Required forms are predominantly posted on the entrance of the FCCH. LPA observed a smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the FCCH that were tested at 2:30PM and was found to be operable. Cont 809-C |