NUNEZ, ALMA FAMILY CHILD CARE

Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Upon inspection of the accessible kitchen sink cabinet, LPA Ocegueda found sample paint in a plastic bottle, and dawn detergents. In an accessible kitchen drawer, LPA found a knife. In the accessible bathroom bottom sink cabinet there was scrubbing bubbles cleaner. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Today, Licensee removed the cleaning products, paint and knife and placed them in inaccessible areas. Licensee was reminded that these items and all potentially hazardous items should always be inaccessible to day care children. Deficiency cleared today.

Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Upon inspection of the pool and gates, LPA Ocegueda observed that there was a pool gate open. The open gate was directly outside of the master bedroom. Today, the master bedroom was closed but unlocked. The sliding glass door leading to the open gate from the master bedroom was locked. Licensee stated she usually has the pool gate closed but accidentally left it open. Licensee stated that the bedroom door is usually locked, but today it was unlocked. Upon further inspection of the gate, it was observed that the gate was not self-latching. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Today, licensee closed the pool gate and locked the master bedroom door. Licensee stated that she would make the gate directly outside of her master bedroom self-latching and that she would maintain her master bedroom inaccessible by way of lock or doorknob safety cover. A return inspection will be required.