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25 | On 6/21/21 Licensing Program Analyst, (LPA) Caroline Harris conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Denniesha Washington. LPA conducted a tour of the home, inside and outside, as shown on the facility sketches (LIC 999A) provided. The LPA observed all required licensing forms to be posted in a visible location for authorized representatives to view them. A census was taken and there were four day care children present. The LPA observed the licensee to have 1 dog, a turtle and fish. The licensee is aware of the safety of children around animals and takes responsibility for any action taken by her pets. The LPA observed inaccessible rooms to be off limits to children by the use of door knob spinners/locks. The accessible rooms were the front room, day care room, kitchen and living room and hall bathroom. The LPA observed safe toys and play equipment both indoors and outside. There were no poisons observed on the premises accessible to children. Licensee is aware that poisons are required to be locked and inaccessible to children. Upon inspection of the kitchen, the LPA observed some drawers where the latches did not work and there were keep out of reach items accessible, such as batteries and tools. In the bathroom, the LPA observed such items as toothpaste, cleaning supplies, and shampoo that were accessible to children. There are no firearms or ammunition present at this facility. Fireplace is not in use during day care hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide indicator, and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The LPA observed the hallway air conditioning vent to be dirty and filled with dust. The licensee has a complete first aid kit, including bandages, scissor, thermometer, gloves and a first aid manual. There are no stairs in the home. There is a working telephone and the above telephone number was verified. Adequate supervision is being provided during this visit. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. The outdoor play area in the back yard is fenced. Licensee is aware that children are to be supervised when outside an unfenced play area. LPA observed two water slides that were deflated and a couple of play structures in the back yard. The licensee also had a large trampoline in the back yard that was not netted at the bottom and another small trampoline in the day care room that the netting was ripped. |