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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dayna Chambers conducted a pre-licensing inspection on June 6, 2023. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant. LPA met with Regika Lennear, Applicant, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. During the inspection individuals residing in the home were discussed and noted. The applicant is requesting a Large Family Home license. Per applicant, operation hours will be Monday through Friday 6:00am to 6:00pm, closed Saturday and Sunday. Applicant states they will care for children 2.5 years to 12 years old. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected, including but not limited to, off- limit areas. This is a one -story home that consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 restrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, and Kitchen. On Left side by entry way: Bedroom #1, hallway, laundry room, Bedroom #2, Bedroom #3, Bedroom #4, and children’s bathroom in hallway. There is a front yard, large split backyard with gated fence and detached garage. Based on the Facility Sketch submitted, areas off limits to children and parents are all bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen, ½ backyard, front yard, and detached garage. The backyard is fenced. The children will use the living room for napping and the dining room for eating.
Areas used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. Telephone service is a cell phone and will remain in the home during daycare hours. Ventilation and heating are installed via central heat and air. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, sharp objects and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children were not observed in the restroom, kitchen or family room or in the off-limit areas of the home. The off-limits rooms have locks. LPA did not observe poisons in the home during the inspection. LPA advised applicant that all poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. LPA observed cleaning products were locked in the laundry room which is off-limits. The home has a RING security system installed and cameras installed outside. The applicant understands that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. The children will not use the first half of the fenced back yard for outdoor play at any time. LPA Chambers observed a locked trampoline in the off-limit area, not accessible to the children. The children will use the second half of the fenced yard where there are safe toys for children. The backyard was observed to be fenced. Per applicant, there are no firearms or weapons on the premises.
There are no pets in the home. The valve on the 2A10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged, the receipt states that the 2A10BC size extinguisher was purchased on 03/17/2023. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested to ensure that they are operable. |