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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Elizabeth Berumen conducted an unannounced 1 year required to the home today. LPA met with Licensee, Maria Sanchez and explained the nature of today's inspection to her. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The adults residing in the home are licensee, Hector Sanchez and Olga Sanchez. LPA observed 3 infants, 4 pre-schoolers, one school age child and Licensee's assistant, Olga Sanchez. Licensee was operating within her capacity and ratio requirements. LPA observed the required postings, including the facility license, near the front entrance to the day care. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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 May 16, 2023. Licensee states has day care insurance. Licensee has current CPR and First Aid certifications which are valid through April 4, 2024. Licensee has the required vaccines (MMR, Tdap, & declined statement regarding flu) and is current with her Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Workers (exp: 02/22/24). LPA reviewed eight children's files and the files were complete with the required forms. LPA reviewed two staff file (Licensee and Olga Leticia Sanchez) and the file was complete with the required forms. Licensee states that a child will be isolated in the "soft area" a corner of day care rooms equipped with pillows.
LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. LPA notes that in 2021 Licensee added a day care room/bathroom to the home and received fire clearance on April 26, 2021. A tele-inspection was conducted on 05/05/21. Licensee has a working telephone in the home. The home is clean, orderly, and safe for the children. There are safe and age appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the children in the home. LPA observed a barricaded wall heater in day care room. LPA notes that there is another barricaded wall heater in off limit area. The following rooms are off limits: 3 bedrooms, main living room, dining room, bathroom and closet where washer/dryer are kept. LPA notes that there are safety gates installed to prevent children to access those areas. Off limit area outdoors: locked storage shed and the fenced off area of the backyard. LPA notes that there is no garage in the home.
LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher that was last serviced on May 1, 2023. The smoke/carbon monoxide detectors were tested and proved to be functioning. No bodies of water were observed. The outside play area is fenced. The Licensee states that she does not have any weapons. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are stored inaccessible to children. Any poisons are locked and inaccessible to the day care children. Licensee has a pet dog and is current with shots. |