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25 | On March 4, 2025, at 9:48 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Elizabeth George and Giovani Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Annual/ Required Inspection at the above-mentioned family childcare home (FCCH). LPAs met with Licensee Yadira Fonseca and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPAs, in the company of the Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. At the time of the inspection there were 3 children, including licensee's own 2 children, present.
Licensee stated that children have access to the living room, bathroom, dining room and kitchen. Backyard is licensed for care as well, at this time licensee is not utilizing backyard as she does not have it set up for care. While the entire 2nd floor and garage are completely inaccessible to children in care. Stairs are made inaccessible to children in care by a locked gate at the base of the stairwell. The home was orderly and clean with proper ventilation for all children in care. The bathroom used for care is clean. LPAs observed items labeled ‘keep out of reach of children’ accessible to children. Licensee removed and placed in an inaccessible area of the home during inspection. LPAs advised licensee to double check bathroom before opening childcare to remove any items. LPAs observed a fireplace in the living room that is covered and made inaccessible to children. LPAs advised licensee to secure cover to wall. LPAs observed that sharps and knives are stored in the kitchen on a high cabinet that is inaccessible to children in care. LPAs observed that cleaning compounds are stored above refrigerator as well as in the garage and are inaccessible to children in care. Toys, furniture and equipment in the facility are age appropriate.
LPAs observed required licensing forms and documents posted by the entrance of the facility. LPAs observed a dual smoke/carbon monoxide detector which was tested and found operable at 10:16 AM. LPAs observed a regulation fire extinguisher that was purchased 7/27/24. LPAs reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. The most recent fire drill was conducted and documented on 10/1/24.
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