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25 | On 07/20/2023 at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Francisca Velazquez conducted an unannounced One Year Required Inspection of the Family Child Care Home (FCCH) and a change of capacity inspection. LPA met with Maria Veronica Mejia Rojas, licensee of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. At the time of the inspection, there were four (4) children present being supervised by licensee and Bryan Mejia Rojas, assistant and child of licensee.
LPA, in the company of Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. This home is a two-story apartment that consists of two (2) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, garage, and outdoor yard. Daycare services are offered in the living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor yard. Meanwhile, the entire second floor that consists of two (2) bedrooms and one (1) bathroom are completely inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed a baby gate on the first step of the stairway making the second floor inaccessible inaccessible to children in care. Additionally, the garage is off-limits and was observed to be locked during this inspection.
The FCCH was observed to be clean and orderly. The FCCH has ventilation to afford for the children’s comfort. LPA observed sharps are stored in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen. Medication for the family are stored in an elevated cabinet in the kitchen. LPA observed cleaning compounds are stored under the kitchen sink that is locked and inaccessible. The bathroom used for childcare is clean and free of toxins. LPA observed toys, furniture, and equipment in the FCCH are age appropriate and in good condition.
Required forms are predominantly posted on the living room of the FCCH. LPA observed a smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the FCCH. Detectors were tested at 10:40 AM and was found to be operable. The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher on site which was serviced on 06/22/2023. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. The FCCH maintains working telephone services. The Licensee informed LPA no firearms or ammunition are stored on site. CONT 809-C |