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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounced annual random inspection to the above facility. At 11:45am, LPA met with licensee, Jennifer McWhorter. Also present during inspection was Licensee's Assistant. The licensee states that she currently has 10 children enrolled. A current children’s roster is available and is current. Licensee’s hours of operation are 6:30am-6pm, Monday-Friday.
This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, storage room, garage, front yard and backyard (fenced). The children use one bedroom as a playroom, a bathroom, living room, dining area, kitchen, and backyard. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: two bedrooms, one bathroom, storage room, garage, and front yard. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. The licensee provides food for children in care.
The licensee states that 1 adult and 1 minor currently live in the home. Persons who live in the home identified on the attached LIC811. Licensee states that she currently has one assistant. All individuals present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed home. Per licensee, there are no weapons, firearms or bodies of water on the premises.
PHYSICAL PLANT
At 12pm, LPA was lead on a tour of the facility by the licensee. Upon entry to the home, the living room is reviewed. There are furniture and chairs that are safe and free of any hazards. The living room does have a fireplace. Fireplaces and open face heaters are inaccessible to prevent access by children. Adjacent to the living room is the dining area where children were seated for meal time. Facility does provide food for children in care. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster and the Facility License are observed to be posted on the wall of the dining area. The kitchen was reviewed next. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger are inaccessible to children, in a safety latched cabinet under the sink. Sharp knives were kept in a tall cabinet out of reach of children. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 1 of 4 |