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25 | On 03/17/2025 at 1:45PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Hanna Lucas, made an unannounced visit for the purpose of an Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted at the door by Licensee, Carlene Parkhurst. The 4 bedroom and 3-bathroom home, with an attached two car garage, was toured and inspected to ensure that the environment is safe for the care and supervision of children. During the visit, there were 12 children in care, 2 children are under the age of 2. Licensee’s husband, Dan Parkhurst, was outside supervising the children playing outside, while Licensee was tending to a sick child, awaiting pickup in the living room. The facility was within ratio and capacity.
Child care areas include the play room #1, school room, downstairs bathroom, living room, the kitchen, and a fully fenced backyard. Off limits areas are the garage and the second floor, which have been made inaccessible through a baby gate while children are in care. Per the Licensee, the children are observed upon entry and throughout the day for signs of illness. If a child is ill, an appropriate isolation area has been established in the living room. The facility sketch on file is accurate. The home is clean and has adequate ventilation and heating. Licensee has provided enough space for the children to eat, sleep, and play within the home. Children bring their lunches and keep them in their individual lunch boxes, and if needed, they can be stored in the kitchen refrigerator. The furniture, napping materials, and children’s toys are safe and age appropriate. Outdoor play space is fully fenced with safe and age-appropriate equipment. Licensee was reminded that supervision of the children must be maintained at all times, and no child shall be left in a parked vehicle or car seat for sleeping purposes.
Licensee has a working cellphone and can communicate with the parents via text or call. All required forms are posted within the home. Emergency drills are being conducted and logged at least every six months and there is a written disaster plan on file. The fire extinguisher is full and of adequate size and located on the garage wall. The smoke alarm in the hallway and carbon monoxide detector in the living room are operational. There are no weapons stored in the home, or on the property, and there are no bodies of water present. |