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25 | On May 5, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon met with Licensee, Carmen Lopez for an unannounced annual inspection. The purpose of the inspection was explained. Present today is Licensee, two assistants, and 9 children ( 6 infants & 3 toddler). At 2:20 pm LPA observed facility is operating over capacity limits. This is an immediate risk to children in care. A type A violation is issued this day for this deficiency All adults living in home have criminal record clearances on file with the department. Hours of operation are Monday– Friday, 8:00am to 5:30pm.
LPA and Licensee toured the home for health and safety hazards. The home is owned by Licensee and is a one-story home. Day Care Areas: Playroom #1 and Playroom #2 and Living room (for napping purpose only) & Bathroom #1 and front yard. Off Limits Areas: All three bedroom, kitchen, dining room and bathroom #2. backyard and garage. Fireplace in living room is properly barricaded. The home is clean and has proper ventilation. Cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful items are stored inaccessible to the children. There are plenty of age-appropriate toys, child size furnishings, learning material and cribs. Licensee provides children’s bedding and washes them weekly. Front play yard is completely fenced and has plenty of toys and play equipment in good repair. There are no pools, spas, or other bodies of water on the property. Licensee provides and cooks meals for children in care. LPA observed food to be properly stored to avoid contamination.
The home is equipped with a carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector and a fully charged fire extinguisher located in kitchen. Isolation area for ill children is in living room away from other children. First aid kit is fully stocked with supplies. Home is equipped with cell phone and license understands phone is to be kept at facility during daycare hours. Per licensee there are no weapons or firearms in the home.
LPA reviewed 5 children’s records and all required documents were in children’s files. Children’s files have completed LIC282. All staff CPR/First Aid expires 10/2025, Mandated Reporter will be completed and email to LPA, technical citation cited. Licensee will update staff files for completion, technical citation cited. Children’s roster was reviewed and is up to date. Last emergency drill was documented on 01/09/2023.
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