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25 | On 8/16/23 at 12:15 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gerald Poindexter conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee Muhubo Ahmed. Also, in the home was adult daughters Samira Dahir and Rahmo Dahir (who provided translation from Somali), and husband Osman Handulle. There were two day care children in care, with none under 24 months. Licensee states they typically arrive at 11 am. Licensee was provided the Inspection Checklist (LIC 126). The four-bedroom, two-bathroom, one-story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children.
Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas Licensee stated she uses for childcare include living/family room, kitchen/dining room, bathroom and backyard. Off limits areas include garage, three bedrooms, and master bed/bath, which are made inaccessible through use of door knob covers. There are no stairs in the home. The facility has sufficient toys and equipment available.
The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities and license understands that direct visual observation must be maintained at all times during outdoor play. No body of water was observed during time of inspection.
There is a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detector that meet requirements and are operational. There is no fireplace. Poisons, cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children via drawer and cabinet latches. Adequate heating and ventilation are provided. There is a working telephone. Licensee stated there are NO firearms and weapons in the home.
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