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25 | On October 20th, 2022 at approximately 12:20PM, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) Tapia-Mandujano conducted a Required Annual unannounced inspection at facility and met with assistant, Reina Lopez. Licensee, Karen Gonzalez arrived shortly after. Purpose of the inspection was explained. Present in the home is assistant and licensee caring for 5 children (3 infant and 2 preschool age). All adults living and working in the home are fingerprint cleared and associated.
Licensee rents home, which is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, single level house with an In-Law unit and converted garage (playroom). Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. Daycare area is: Living Room, Dining area, Converted Garage, Bathroom (in Converted Garage), ‘concrete Patio’ and ‘Grass’ backyard. OFF limit areas: Kitchen, Laundry area, All bedrooms, bathroom (inside the house), and In-Law unit(in the backyard). All off limit areas, including all closets, are properly barricaded .All off limit areas are properly barricaded.
LPA toured day care areas of home with Licensee to inspect for health and safety hazards. LPA observed home to be clean and in good repair with proper temperature and ventilation. There were a variety of age appropriate toys and equipment in the home which were in good condition. Home has a fireplace that is properly barricaded. There are no pools, and bodies of water in the premises. Licensee has pet dog. All cleaning supplies, poisons and other chemicals were stored inaccessible to children. Discipline Policy was discussed. Isolation for sick child will be in the living room area inside the home.
There was a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm, and a working telephone on site. Phone number listed for Licensee is current. Per Licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home. LPA reviewed five children's record. LPA also reviewed facility and personnel records. Licensees CPR & First Aid Certificate will expire 07/2023. Mandated Reporter certificate will expire on 10/2023. Emergency drills must be conducted at least once every six months and should be properly logged. Last emergency drill was conducted on 04/2022.
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