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25 | On 8/5/21, at 10:35 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisca Velazquez conducted a Required Inspection of the facility. Prior to entering the facility, LPA completed COVID-19 pre-screening questionnaire with Licensee and based on Licensee's responses it was determined that facility did not have COVID-19 exposures. LPA met with Maria Elena Castillo, Licensee of the facility and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of the Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the facility. This home consists of four (4) bedroom, two (2) bathrooms, living room, dining room, laundry room, backyard and garage that has been converted to a living studio. Licensee stated that children have access to the one (1) bedroom located right when you walk into the facility, living room, dining room, bathroom and backyard, while three (3) bedrooms, one (1) bathroom, laundry room and garage/converted studio is completely inaccessible to children in care. At the time of the inspection thirteen (13) children are present along with Assistant, Laura Ochoa.
The home was orderly and clean with proper ventilation for all children in care. The bathroom used for care are clean and free of toxins with hand washing poster for the children. All cabinets in the bathrooms are free of toxins. LPA observed a fire place in the living room that is covered and made inaccessible to children. LPA observed that all kitchen cabinets have safety latches making them inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed that sharps, knives and Licensee’s medications are stored in the kitchen on a high cabinet that is locked and inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed that cleaning compounds are stored in a high cabinet in the laundry room and are inaccessible to children in care. Toys, furniture and equipment in the facility are age appropriate.
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