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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 Selina Lay who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Upon arrival were the LICENSEE, one resident minor daughter, two LICENSEE ASSISTANTS and eight children in care includingXXX one infant . LPA observed children during lunch in high-chairs and seated at tables in the children’s area/converted garage. A current children’s facility roster was available for review.
This is a one-story home which consists of four bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen, living room, converted garage, front and backyard (fenced). The children use the bathroom located in the children’s area/converted garage. The restroom the children use was observed safe and sanitary but without COVID postings. Children’s areas include children’s area/converted garage, en-suite bathroom, front yard, laundry room and one bedroom. Per LICENSEE, areas off limits to children and parents include: three bedrooms, one bathroom, backyard, kitchen and living room. LPA observed kitchen, living room, three bedrooms, one bathroom and backyard inaccessible with locked doors and child safety gates.
All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. There is telephone service via a landline used during facility operating hours. LPA observed poisons, soaps, and detergents inaccessible to children in care in inaccessible hallway cabinet.
Toys, children’s materials and equipment are age-appropriate and available; free of sharp edges and unbroken. LPA observed bikes, tables, and chairs available. Freezer observed inaccessible in children’s area/converted garage with child safety locks. LPA also observed compact refrigerator and microwave in children’s area/converted garage. |