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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dayna Chambers conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility on April 4, 2023. LPA arrived at the facility at 12:30PM and met with Rhonesha Turner, Licensee who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Also present during this inspection, was Helen Leal, Licensee’s Assistant. Per Licensee, operation hours are 8:00am to 4:30Pm Monday through Thursday and 8:00am to 4:00PM Friday, closed Saturday and Sundays. There are 8 children that are currently enrolled. A current children’s roster was available for review. There were 5 children present upon arrival.
This is a one-story duplex which consists of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, front yard and backyard (fenced). The children use the bathroom in the activity room/living room in the hallway. LPA observed that there is in activity room that is barricaded, and a file cabinet is in front of the fireplace. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: 2 bedrooms and one-bathroom, detached garage, the kitchen, dining room. The licensee provides food for children in care. Individuals who reside in the home were noted and discussed. Per Licensee, they currently have one assistant. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in the licensed childcare home. Licensee states that there are no firearms stored in the home, advised to contact LPA if purchasing a firearm. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. There is telephone service via cellphone that is used, and the cellphone stays at the facility during operation hours. There is ventilation and heating fans. Safe toys play equipment and materials were observed. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible to children. The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home and understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. The restroom that children use was observed to be safe and sanitary. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 07/06/2022, as indicated on service tag. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Licensee states that she is currently caring for infants. Licensee states that infants sleep in the activity room where they are constantly supervised. Appropriate sleeping arrangements were observed. Sleeping arrangements did not hinder the |