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25 | On 2/28/2024, at approximately 11:10AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jonathan Tse conducted an unannounced visit at the facility. LPA was granted entry to the facility by Licensee, Keri Sheehan. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. Present during the visit was the Licensee, a helper (H1), two infants, and three preschool age children. The facility is in compliance with capacity requirements on this day. The facility’s operating hours are from 8:00AM to 4:30PM.
Daycare Areas: Living Room, Bathroom, and Bedroom on the ground level of the home.
Off-limits Areas: Garage, Backyard, and all other levels of the home.
LPA inspected the home for any health or safety hazards. LPA observed the home to be in clean and orderly condition. The home is equipped with a fully charged fire extinguisher. There is a carbon monoxide detector present in the home. Electrical outlets are covered or otherwise obstructed by furniture to be inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and learning materials to be present in the Living Room and the Bedroom. Per Licensee, the Bedroom is used as an infant napping area. LPA observed two cribs in the Bedroom, one for each infant in care. Poisons, cleaning detergents, and other chemicals are stored inaccessible to children. Per Licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home.
There is currently no licensed outdoor play area in the facility. There are no pools or other bodies of water present in the facility. Per Licensee, children are taken to a local park for outdoor play.
During the visit, Licensee discussed the addition of the Backyard as a daycare area. LPA inspected the Backyard for health and safety hazards. There are stairs in the Backyard that have been secured by a childproof gate. LPA advised Licensee that prior to approval by Department review, the Backyard shall be set up as intended for daycare activities. Licensee stated that they understood.
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