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25 | On 11/21/23 at 10:30 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gerald Poindexter conducted an unannounced three-yearl inspection. Upon arrival, neither licensee was present. The licensee’s wife Fatima Alewei called her husband, Ali Hasan who arrived at approximately 11:15 am, Ali Hasan. Also, in the home was licensee Hasan’s adult daughter Haneen Abd (who translated from Arabic) and adult son Mohammed Abd. Licensee Ahmed Abd joined by phone at approximately 1 pm and provided translation. No day care children were present. Licensee states they typically arrive afterschool from 1-2 pm. The licensee was provided with the Inspection Checklist (LIC 126). The 5-bedroom, 3-bath, two-story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children.
The licensees have provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for child care include living room #1, Bedrooms #2, and 3, and Bathrooms #1. Off limits areas include all second floor bedrooms, kitchen, laundry room, garage, and backyard, which are inaccessible through use of a safety gate. There are stairs in the home. Stairs are barricaded when children under age 5 years old are present. The facility has sufficient toys and equipment available.
The home has a fully-fenced, backyard area, but it is not used. Instead, licensee uses the nearby middle school playground for outdoor activities. The licensee understands that visual supervision is always required during outdoor activities. In the backyard, there is a pool combined with a jacuzzi. There is a surrounding gate, at least five-feet high with self-latch, and door that swings outward. Neither is in use nor filled with water.
There is a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detector that meet requirements and are operational. The fireplace located in living room #1 is inaccessible to children. Poisons, cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children via safety gates, doorknob covers, high placement. Adequate heating and ventilation are provided. There is a working telephone and email address. Licensee stated there are NO firearms and weapons in the home.CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
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