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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Reiko Jones-Modeste conducted an unannounced annual random inspection at the facility listed above. LPA met with Licensee, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Also present during this inspection were Licensee Assistant/Daughter Marlika Childs and two uncleared adult males. Per the Licensee, there are 14 children currently enrolled. A current children’s roster was available for review. There were 10 children present upon arrival.
This is a one-story home which consists of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen, den, front yard and backyard (fenced). Children's areas include the front yard, kitchen, den, driveway and den restroom. LPA observed a fireplace and wall heater in the den, barricaded. The restroom that children use was observed safe and sanitary. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: all bedrooms and hallway bathroom. The licensee provides all food for children in care.
The licensee states that two adults and two children currently live in the home. Per the Licensee, she currently has one assistant. LPA observed two adults present in the home without a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in the licensed child care home. Licensee states that there are no firearms stored in the home.
All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible to children were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. There is telephone service during operating hours via cellphone and landline. There is central ventilation and heating. Age appropriate toys and equipment were observed.
Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible to children. The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home and understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. |