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25 | On 3/17/25 at 1:00 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gerald Poindexter conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with licensees Yasmeen and Hamidullah Shahzad. Also, in the home were four of the licensees’ own children. Present in the home were 4 daycare children. The licensee was provided with the Inspection Checklist (LIC 126). The 3-bedroom, 2-bath home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children.
The licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for child care include Living Room, Kitchen, Dining room and Restroom #1, Deck (leading to backyard) and Backyard. Off limit areas: Garage, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, and Bathroom #2. Off limits areas have been made inaccessible with the use of door knob covers and locks. There are no stairs in the home. The facility has sufficient toys and equipment available.
The home has a fully-fenced, backyard play area available for outdoor activities. LPA observed exposed nails and screws in several locations of the fence. Also, the latch/lock to the fence door leading to the off-limits garden area was broken. LPA observed a trampoline and advised licensee that manufacturers age requirements must be followed for all play structures. Licensee Mr. Shahzad stated that the structure is not used for daycare children, but only his own, older children. The licensee understands that visual supervision is always required during outdoor activities. No body of water was observed during time of inspection. However, LPA provided Assembly Bill (AB) 2866 (Pellerin), Chapter 745, Statutes of 2024 in order to comply with the pool safety requirements, effective January 1, 2025.
There is a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detector that meet requirements and are operational. There is no fireplace. Poisons, cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items are not made inaccessible to children (see LIC809D). Adequate heating and ventilation are provided and vents are located at the ceiling level. There is a working telephone and email address. Licensee stated there are NO firearms and weapons in the home.
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