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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dayna Chambers conducted a pre-licensing inspection on August 14, 2024. LPA arrived at the facility at 11:30am and met with Patricia Wofford, 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 small family childcare home license. Per applicant, operation hours will be Monday through Sunday 6:00am to 12:00am and 12:30am to 6:00am. Applicant states that they (he/she) will care for children 0 to 12 years 0of age. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected, including but not limited to, off limit areas. This is a two-building duplex in one lot. The duplex is in the rear behind the front duplex. This is a two-story duplex with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining room, activity room 1, and activity room 2, bedroom, and attached garage. On the first floor is a living room, bathroom in hallway, kitchen, dining room, two activity rooms, and the attached garage entrance which is locked. Second floor: two bedrooms, and one bathroom. Per applicant, the children will use the restroom on the first floor in the hallway near the living room. Areas that will be used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service via cell phone, ventilation central heat and air conditioning. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, sharp objects, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children are inaccessible in areas designated for children. The applicant was advised that any poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. Based on the Facility Sketch submitted, areas off limits to children and parents are: The first floor, kitchen is off-limits. Second Floor, all off limits. LPA observed a gate to block the second-floor entrance located in the living room. The applicant understands that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. Per applicant, there are no firearms, weapons, or bodies of water on the premises.
During inspection, LPA did not observe any bodies of water. Per applicant, there are birds in a birdcage outside and a turtle in an off-limit room. LPA observed the birdcage and the turtle aquarium.
Per applicant, there are no firearms or weapons on the premises. The value on the 2A10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged, as indicated on receipt submitted dated 08/04/2024. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. There are toys available for children. The applicant states that they will provide food for children in care. If food is not provided and food is brought from the children’s |