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25 | On 11/09/21, at 11:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisca Velazquez made an announced Pre-licensing Inspection of the home. LPA met with Cecilia Guzman, the Applicant of the home and explained the purpose of the inspection. Applicant submitted an application to operate a Large Family Child Care Home on 09/16/21. Applicant stated that when licensed, Applicant would like to operate from Monday through Friday from 7 AM- 5:30 PM. LPA observed no children on site during the inspection.
LPA toured the interior and exterior of the home with the Applicant. The home is a three bedroom, two in a half bath single story dwelling. Applicant stated the home’s living room, dining room/kitchen, converted garage, restroom in the garage, Applicant's master bedroom and backyard will be accessible to children in care. While the two (2) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms and side of backyard will be excluded from child care services. LPA observed child safety door knobs in two (2) bedroom doors and restroom door, making these area inaccessible.
LPA observed the home to be clean, orderly and free of hazards. The bathroom to be used for children care is observed to be clean and free of toxins with plenty of hand soap, paper towels. LPA advised to add a hand washing poster to help children. Medication in the home is located in an elevated cabinet in the hallway of the home and are inaccessible to children in care. Detergents and cleaning compounds are stored in the garage in an high elevated cabinet and are inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed combination carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in the home which was found to be operable. Detector was tested at 11:32 AM. The home has appropriate heating and ventilation. LPA observed a regulation fire extinguisher on site which was purchased on 10/12/21. LPA reminded the Applicant to purchase or service a regulation fire extinguisher annually. The Applicant informed LPA no firearm or ammunition is on site.
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