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25 | Licensing Program Analyst, Jennifer Lott conducted an announced Case Management visit for an increase in capacity from eight (8) to fourteen (14) children. LPA was greeted at the front door by Licensee, Masooma Ehsas and granted entry after identifying herself and disclosing the purpose of her visit. Licensee's husband, Aziz Ehsas provided translating services as the licensee's primary language is Farsi.
On 07/14/2023, the licensee submitted an application (LIC 279) to request an increase of capacity. The Fire Safety Inspection Request (STD 850) was approved by the local Fire Marshal and GRANTED the capacity increase to fourteen (14) children on 07/31/2023.
LPA conducted an inspection of home which includes 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with an attached garage. Licensee will be using the following areas for child care: 1st floor living room/kitchen/dining room, bedroom/bathroom #1. Off limit areas include all 2nd floor upstairs, all outdoors and garage. There is a trampoline in the backyard however, it will not be used for play since the licensee states there is no outdoor play at this time. Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detector are functional and meet statutory requirements. Fire extinguisher is installed in the entry way and has been serviced.
Licensee was reminded of the staffing/capacity ratios for Large Family Child Care Homes. Twelve (12) children, no more than 4 infants (birth to 24 months) and 8 older children over the age of 2. A qualified assistant (age 14 or older) is required. For fourteen (14) children, no more than 3 infants (birth to 24 months) and 11 older children; at least 2 school age, 1 child at least age 6, 1 child enrolled in and attending kindergarten or elementary school. When there isn't a qualified assistant, licensee must follow Small Family Home Child Care Regulations. |