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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Paul Petersen conducted an unannounced random annual site inspection for this facility at 0940. At arrival, LPA met assistant, Ana Ponce De Birruete, who was present with five children in care consisting of two infants and three preschoolers. Licensee, Linda Moore-Bangura, arrived at the facility while LPA was present. The facility is within ratio and capacity and all adults present are background cleared and associated to this facility.
LPA toured all areas of the facility which are on limits to children for a health and safety inspection. The on limits areas are the converted garage and garage bathroom, the family room and the family room bathroom. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by child safety gating and visual supervision. There are age appropriate furnishings, toys and equipment which appear to be free of broken/sharp pieces. There are no hazardous items/toxins observed to be accessible to children in care. The facility has heating and ventilation available for safety and comfort. There are two wall heaters which are screened to prevent access by children. The fireplace is screened to prevent access. Per licensee, there are no firearms present or stored on the premises.
There is a working carbon monoxide detector and working fire/smoke alarm and fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher. The facility has been cleared by Richmond Fire Dept. inspection within the past month.
The fully fenced outdoor patio/yard is on limits to children in care with adult supervision present at all times children are using the area. There is one piece of high climbing equipment/slide/swings which is securely anchored. Licensee is reminded to check and ensure the safety of wood play equipment prior to use by children. The outdoor storage shed is securely latched. There are no pools, hot tubs or other bodies of water accessible to children in care.
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