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25 | On 7/6/23 at 9:00 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gerald Poindexter and LPA Samantha Clenista conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee Rejane Minnie. Also, in the home was helpers Maria (Lupe) Arietta and Daniela Carvalho. Licensee was provided the Inspection Checklist (LIC 126). The 4 bedroom, 3 bathrooms (including ongoing construction bedroom), one story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. There were eight children in care. Licensee states they typically arrive at approximately 7:30 am.
Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas Licensee stated she uses for childcare include the following areas: two bedrooms (converted for childcare), one daycare bathroom located within one of the bedrooms, kitchen, living room, and dining room. Off limit areas include: hallway bathroom, laundry room, hallway storage closet and master bedroom (under construction). Off limit areas have been made inaccessible with the use of safety doorknob covers and door latches. There are no stairs in the home. The facility has sufficient toys and equipment available.
Currently, the facility is under construction to add a master bedroom off the living room area. Upon inspection, this portion of the living room, as well as the dining room and kitchen were made off limits. The home has a fenced yard available for outdoor activities. Outdoor play areas consist of front yard (not currently used due to construction), side yard and two sections of the back yard. Facility has an above ground jacuzzi that is properly latched and inaccessible to children via door locks.
There is a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detector that meet requirements and are operational. Fireplace is properly screened. Poisons, cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children via latched and locked cabinets. Adequate heating and ventilation are provided. There is a working telephone. License stated there are NO firearms and weapons in the home.
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