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25 | On 4/24/23 at 1:18pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Patrick Ma conducted an unannounced inspection for an increase in capacity application. Licensee submitted application to the Department on 1/26/23. Fire clearance was completed on 3/8/23. Also, in the home was Licensee’s parents Astefanous Gorgees and Maryam Gorgees, and husband, Thaer Issa. Licensee was not initially home when LPA arrived but arrived a few minutes later with her husband. Licensee’s cousin, Lobna Dawood, came over to help translate in Arabic during the inspection. The one story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. During the inspection 3 children came over for care. Licensee stated she has no helper at the time and transports the children sometimes.
Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for child care include living room, dining area, kitchen, bedroom 1, bathroom 1, bedroom 2, and back/side yard. Off limits areas include bedroom 3, bedroom 4, hallway bathroom and garage and are inaccessible through use of door safety latches. The licensee has sufficient toys and equipment available. The home has a fenced back and side yard available for outdoor activities. Licensee understands that supervision is required at all times during outdoor activities.
The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector meet requirements and are operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. There is no body of water on the property. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 8/2024. Licensee is exempt from Mandated Reporter Training as their primary language is Arabic. Children’s and Staff records were reviewed.
Provider is hereby reminded of the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children’s records according to regulation, post all required forms; corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers are not allowed in day care. All equipment that is used should be used only as intended by the manufacturer. |