FLORES FAMILY CHILD CARE

Based on observation, interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when one gate was not self closing/self latching and was not equipped with a key lockable device. furthermore there was more than 2 inches vertical clearance below the wrought iron fence, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Per Licensee, the children will not play outside until the gate and fence meets the new pool regulations. By February 28, 2025, the Licensee will notify the Department of the plan to correct the above deficiencies.

Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when the in-ground pool was not inaccessible to the children when the removable mesh fence was torn and missing sections therefore the pool was not surrounded by a fence, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: The Licensee will install exit alarms on the doors and windows that lead to the area with the pool. Licensee will submit receipts to the Department. Licensee will submit a plan to the Department by 5/30/22 detailing the new fence installation plan

Based on LPAs observation and interviews, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when the 2A10BC fire extinguisher that was purchased on 1/9/2020 has not been serviced or replaced. Therefore the fire extinguisher does not meet the State Fire Marshall standards, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Per Licensee a new 2A10BC fire extinguisher will be purchased. A copy of the receipt will be submitted to the Department as proof.

Based on an interview with the Licensee, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when the Licensee did not report that the winds took down the fence that surround the in ground pool. This incident occurred two to three weeks ago. This is an unusual incident that should have been reported to the Department. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

Resolution: Per Licensee, she will review the reporting requirements and send documentation to the Department that the section was reviewed.