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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Garcia and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Oquendo conducted an unannounced case management inspection for capacity increase. LPA met with the licensee, Heydi Turcios, and her helper, Marisol Turcios. The purpose of the inspection was explained to her. There were 3 children with a helper present. The licensee initiated and applied for capacity increase. Child Care Licensing received the fire clearance approval for the capacity increase request on 7/5/22. The day-care areas will be the same, utilizing the living room and one bedroom and one bathroom on lower level and the backyard. LPA inspected the entire lower level for health and safety hazards. Temperature and lighting were adequate. Gates were installed at the stairways to prevent children access to the off-limit areas. There were some age-appropriate toys, learning material, ride-on-toys, and children's furniture that were in good condition and repaired. Cubbies were available for the children to store their belonging available near the entrance. All electrical outlets were the updated version with built-in child proof blockage to prevent children's access. The lower kitchen cabinets and drawers in the food preparation area were free of harmful and dangerous objects. The children's bathroom was clean and in order. Child proof knobs were installed to the doors to prevent children access to the off-limit area. All sharp corners were covered. Gates were installed at the stairways indoor. A Fully charged 1A10BC fire extinguisher, Working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and first aid supplies available in the day-care. The outdoor play area was completely fenced and was padded with turf. There was a swing set and structures available for the children to play in. During the visit, LPA observed a cockroach crawling on the kitchen counter, LPA took a picture of the pest for documentation and had been showed to the Licensee. Approval of increase in capacity will not be approved until Deficiencies have been corrected.
Technical Advisory will also be issued for the licensee for missing documents that needs to be posted and missing children's files.
The home has been granted a Fire Clearance from the San Mateo Fire Department on 07/05/2022.
This report and notice of site visit were discussed with the licensee and must be made available to the public upon request. For quarterly update on Licensing information, go to CCL website: www.ccld.ca.gov. For Provider Information Notice: ccld.ca.gov/PG5098.htm. |