Facility-requested visit·October 17, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cherie Acosta conducted an unannounced case management/ increase in capacity inspection. LPA met with Licensee Vanessa Martinez and toured the home. There were 3 preschool aged children and one infant in care. Licensee has an approved fire clearance dated 10/6/22. Fire clearance is granted for the first floor only. On limits area used for child care include the family room/child care room and first floor bathroom. The children will walk through the hallway to access the bathroom. The remainder of the home is off limits to children and will be made inaccessible by use of gates, closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision The fenced backyard will be used for outdoor play. There are age appropriate toys in the home. The home has a hot tub. The hot tub has a cover that is locked. There are no firearms in the home as stated by licensee. LPA did not observe any hazardous materials or toxins accessible to children today. The home is equipped with a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. There is a working telephone in the home. The home has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher. The home has a fireplace that is barricaded to prevent access by children. Stairs are gated. Licensee has current CPR/First Aid which expires 09/23. Licensee completed mandated reporter training 10/11/21. Licensee is in compliance with required immunizations. An annual required inspection was also completed today. Files reviews were conducted on the annual required inspection. The requested increase in capacity is approved effective today, 10/17/22 Exit interview conducted with Vanessa Martinez Notice of Site Visit was provided and musty be posted for 30 days.