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25 | On 11/12/24, at 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Matthew Sapien conducted an unannounced Annual Random inspection of the abovementioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Patricia Perez, Licensee of the FCCH, and explained the nature and purpose of the inspection. The LPA, in the company of Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The FCCH is a 5-bedroom and 3-bathroom two-story house. The downstairs portion of the home contains an entry room, kitchen, dining area, living room, office space (converted playroom), one bathroom, and laundry room. The upstairs portion of the home contains five bedrooms and five bathrooms. The FCCH only utilizes the first story of the home: living room, playroom, kitchen, dining room, one bathroom, and backyard. The remainder of the home is excluded: 5 upstairs bedrooms, 2 upstairs bathrooms, garage (converted studio living area), laundry room, and front yard. Importantly to note, each area that is excluded is made inaccessible by child safety gates and locks. At the time of the inspection, the Licensee's husband, son, and staff assistant were present (all cleared and associated). Nine children were present.
LPA observed the FCCH to be orderly and clean. The bathroom, utilized for childcare services, is clean and free of toxins. Each bathroom cabinet contains items that aren't hazardous to children in care. Sharps were observed in an elevated kitchen cabinet. Personal medication was also observed in an additional kitchen cabinet out of reach of children in care. Additionally, cleaning compounds and supplies were observed in the laundry room which is an excluded area. The Licensee also informed the LPA that the FCCH possesses a First Aid Kit.
LPA observed age-appropriate books, toys, and other furnishings throughout the interior of the FCCH (living room and playroom).
LPA observed appropriate licensing forms and documents posted prominently to a wall in the entry of the FCCH. (CONT. 809-C, Page 2) |