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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mel Matos met with Josephlyn Guandique, Licensee, for an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPA was granted access to the home by the Licensee. No day care children or other adults were present in the home during today's inspection. Licensee states that she currently does not have any children enrolled in the day care since November 19, 2024. Licensee states that she plans to restart her day care in early 2025. LPA observed the required postings, including the facility license, near the main day care area of the home. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Adults residing in the home are: Licensee, Licensee's spouse (Marlon Guandique), and Licensee's mother (Sunilda Lopez).
LPA reviewed a current Child Care Facility Roster and Fire/Disaster drill log during today's inspection. The last fire/disaster drill was completed on November 1, 2024. Licensee states that she does not have liability insurance for the day care and thus issues the Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance (LIC 282) to all enrolled families. Licensee has current CPR and First Aid certifications (expiration: 07/10/2025). Licensee has the required vaccines (MMR, Tdap, & flu - opt out) and is current with their Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Workers (expiration: 10/08/2026). LPA reviewed one child's file and the file was complete with the required forms and immunization records. LPA reviewed one staff file (Licensee) and the file was complete with the required forms and immunization records.
LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. Licensee has a working telephone in the home. The home is clean, orderly, (including heating/air conditioning/ventilation), and safe for the day care children. There are safe & age appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the children in the home. There are no wall heater units inside the home. Licensee's home is two story and LPA observed barricaded stairs during today's inspection. Off limit areas in the home (upstairs): entire upstairs - which includes 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Off limit areas in the home (downstairs): 1 bathroom, 1 barricaded fireplace (located in the living room), and attached garage. Off limit areas outside the home: front yard and left side section of the backyard. The Licensee has a fountain in the front yard that is filled with dirt and plants.
LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, no bodies of water, and fenced backyard. Licensee states that she does not have any weapons or pets in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are inaccessible to children. Any poisons are locked and inaccessible to the day care children. |