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25 | On May 31, 2024 at approximately 1:15pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Zaragoza conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted access by licensee, Victoria Pita. At the entrance licensee was explained the purpose of the inspection. Present during LPA's visit included Licensee’s son the assistant, licensee, and 8 children (2 infants and 5 preschool age, 1 school age).
Hours of operation are Monday through Friday. 7:00am to 5:00pm. Entrance to the facility is through side gate. Licensee lives in a home with their spouse, 3 children, and uncle. All adults living in the home present, have fingerprint clearance on file.
The DAY CARE AREA is the entire back of the home, in the playroom, bathroom inside of playroom, and backyard area.The OFF LIMIT AREAS are the entire home and front yard. Entire home is Off limits and made inaccessible with child safety locks on doors.
LPA toured day care areas of home with licensee. LPA observed home to be in good repair with proper temperature and ventilation. Home is equipped with a variety of toys and materials that were observed to be in good condition. LPA observed electrical outlets to be made inaccessible with child safety covers. Cleaning supplies, poisons and hazardous materials are stored in home's high shelves and/or locked behind child safety locked cabinets.
Home is equipped with a fully charged fire extinguisher and smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Smoke and carbon monoxide detector were tested during visit and was observed to be in working condition. There are no pools, and bodies of water in the premises.
Playroom is where children nap. Sleeping area was observed to be equipped with a play pens and mats for napping children. Playpen were observed to be free of loose articles, bumper pads and pillows. LPA observed Playpen to have mattresses with tight fitting sheets. Sleeping logs for napping infants are maintained and includes the 15-minute time check of when infant was last checked on.
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