NUNEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE

Based on observation, the home had 4 areas of concern in on-limit areas; 3 in the kitchen and 1 in the restroom. A cabinet under the counter to the left side of the kitchen sink had poisonous chemicals stored, one with a lock & one with a latch. The cabinet above the counter in the exact same spot had a cabinet full of medicine, both prescription and over-the counter, and available with no lock or latch. Also observed were at least 3 different cleaning detergents sitting on the kitchen counter, also poisonous to the children in care. Additionally, the restroom had cleaning chemicals stored under the restroom sink. These items were made accessible to the children in care, and pose an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to the children in care.

Resolution: Licensee will submit pictures of the above areas corrected, with either locks or removal of items. This is due to the department no later than POC due date.

Based on observation and licensees own admission, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Licensee stated co-licensee was not available during todays inspection. Co-licensee now works a job that exceeds 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Licensee will update her license(LIC279) along with a statement from co-licensee, requesting to be removed from the LIC279 and only listed as a resident. This is due to the department via mail, no later than POC due date, as the LIC279 requires an original, wet signature.