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25 | On 1/2/24 at 1:10 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gerald Poindexter, conducted an unannounced Case Management site inspection, as the licensee has notified the department that fencing for her new swimming pool is complete. LPA identified himself and explained the purpose of the visit -- to inspect the pool fencing and gate.
Upon arrival LPA met with Licensee, Wasan Mikha. Arriving at approximately 1:15 pm was the licensee's husband Odday Dawood and the licensee's one minor child. Two of the licensee’s other minor children were present in the home. Licensee's husband left at approximately 2:05 with two of their children. There were no day care children present at the home. Licensee stated that she normally cares for 4 children in the morning, but due to her daughter’s illness (non-COVID) she chose to close for today. All required notices, forms and license were posted. Furniture and age-appropriate equipment was observed to be in good condition. Licensee stated she has a total of 11 children enrolled.
LPA Poindexter observed the pool fence and gate. Vinyl fencing surrounds portions of the pool on three sides leading directly to the next-door neighbors’ properties and swimming pools. On one side toward the neighbors' home, there is a latched door. The licensee’s mesh pool fence surrounds the remaining portion of the pool closest to the home and prevents direct access into the pool area. The 5-foot mesh fence meets Title 22 regulations. It is also approximately 13 feet from the nearest windows and doors to the home. The mesh fence is of sufficient strength to withstand the impact of toys and the fence does not readily bend upon impact. The fence does not obstruct the pool from view of the home. The fence is in good repair. The pool gate door swings out and away from pool, is self-closing and self-latching, and requires a key to unlock.
Licensee agrees that fencing will remain in place and properly functioning whenever there are licensed children in care.
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