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25 | On 10/3/19 at 11:40 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angelica Ramirez met with Licensee, Carolyn Alexander, for the purpose of an annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA observed six children being supervised by licensee. All adults were fingerprinted and associated to the facility. LPA Ramirez toured and inspected all rooms identified in facility sketch. Hours of operation are 23 hours/7 days a week. Licensee is also licensed for foster care.
This is a one story, four bedroom, two bathroom home with kitchen/dining, living room, laundry, and an attached garage (converted into a bedroom) off the den/kitchen area. There is no pool, spa or other bodies of water on the premises. Licensee and five foster children reside in the home. The home has a fireplace that is barricaded and located in the living room. The main care area is in the den (located off the kitchen). The den is also used for napping, the children nap in cots, mats and playpens. The bathroom off the kitchen is accessible to children. The remainder of the home is off limits to the children made inaccessible with locks and door knob covers.
LPA Ramirez observed age appropriate toys, learning materials, games and activities for children in care. All furniture was found in good repair, clean, and without hazards. The kitchen is inaccessible to children in care. The facility is inspected inside and outside for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds (under sink with latch), and hazardous items (sharp knives in kitchen only) that can pose a danger to children.
Inspection of the outdoor play area is conducted. Per licensee, there are no weapons or firearms of any kind in the facility currently. LPA Ramirez did not observe any weapons. The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) and smoke detectors are in operable condition. A Carbon Monoxide detector was observed, tested and operable. CPR/First Aid expire 1/18/21. |