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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jennifer Lott conducted an unannounced Annual Licensing Inspection. LPA was greeted at the front door by Licensee, Angela Markin and granted entry after identifying herself and disclosing the purpose of her visit. The licensee is using the following areas for daycare: Kitchen, living room, back yard play areao, bedroom 1 & 2, bathroom 1 and front yard with constant supervision. Off limit areas include: Master bedroom/bathroom, bedroom #3, garage, pool area and deck, side yard. The facility currently has 4 children in care of which 2 were infants. Licensee provided a copy of their current roster and is operating within the licensed ratio and capacity.
At 11:30am LPA tested the carbon monoxide/smoke detector located in the hallway/kitchen area. Both devices were functional. LPA observed the swimming pool located in the back yard. The pool is surrounded by a mesh fence. Fencing is 5ft in height and does not obscure the pool from view. Doors facing the pool area have been screened to prevent access. Pool gate swings away from the pool and self latches. Opening between the railings of the fence do not exceed 4 inches. Bottom of the fence is no more than 4 inches from the hard-surfaced ground . Fencing is thick enough that it cannot easily be broken, removed or stretched by children. Fencing will remain place and properly functioning whenever there are licensed children in care. Pool area is off limits.
There are no weapons or ammunition stored in the home. Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children. There are no stairs in the home. Storage for poisons, detergents, cleaning solutions, medications are locked and inaccessible to children. Outdoor play area is fenced and free of hazards. The last disaster/fire drill was conducted on 01/31/23. The home is kept clean and orderly with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The home provides safe toys, play equipment and materials. |