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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Denise Gibbs conducted an unannounced annual required inspection at the above facility on 8/4/21 at 10:00AM. LPA met with Deanna Hampton, Licensee who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. There were three children child present when LPA arrived.
This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining room, family room, office, laundry room, front yard (not fenced) and backyard (fenced). Main care is provided in the family room, dinning room, kitchen and back yard. The children use the bathroom in master bedroom down the hallway from the main care area. LPA observed that there is a fireplace in the main care area and it is barricaded. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: 2 bedrooms, front bathroom, office, laundry room, front yard and garage(locked). The licensee provides food for children in care. Hours of operation are Mon-Sun 24 hours. Licensee was reminded that a child cannot be in care for a duration of 24 hours.
Individuals residing in the home have been discussed and noted. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption. Licensee states that there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home.
All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. There is operable telephone service at the facility. There is ventilation via fans and air conditioning units and heating via central heat when needed.
The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection:
LPA observed that cleaning products are stored in the locked cabinet under the kitchen sink. The licensee states that all poisons are stored in locked garage. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is located in the dining room near the exit.
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