Maria Rabanal

OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Upon entry into the home, LPA observed three children, child #1 (C1), child #2 (C2), and child #3 (C3) sitting at a table approximately two feet from the stairs inside the living room area. LPA observed a safety gate at the bottom of the stairs but the gate was not closed, making the second story of the home accessible to children less than five years of age which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed toilet bowl cleaner with bleach inside the restroom that is used by children in care. On the back of the container it reads "Danger: Corrosive can cause severe burns. May be fatal if swallowed." LPA also observed detergents and cleaning supplies that reads "keep out of reach from children" inside an unlocked cabinet in the kitchen where children had access due to being in the off limit area of the home which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPA observed licensee has not documented fire/disaster drill based on the fire drill log posted and licensee stating she has not documented a drill which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Assistant (S1) did not have proof of a mandated reporter certification which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.