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25 | On 3/22/24 at 9:15 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gerald Poindexter conducted an unannounced inspection for an Increase in Capacity application. LPA met with licensee Rasha Gharz Eddin. Fire clearance report was provided to the Department on 3/13/24. Present in the home were two of the licensee’s minor children. There were no day care children present in the home at the time of inspection. The three-bedroom, two-bath, two-story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Licensee states the currently enrolled children begin to arrive at approximately 12 pm. Hours of operation is seven days per week, 6 am to 10 pm.
Areas used for childcare include the following areas: living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom #1, and bathroom #1. Off limit areas include Bedroom #2, Master bedroom and master bathroom, attic, laundry room, and backyard. Off-limit areas have been made inaccessible with the use of doorknob covers and safety gates. The licensee has sufficient toys and equipment available.
The home has a fenced/gated back patio and yard and front yard area available for outdoor activities. Licensee states that these areas are off limits. LPA observed that the outdoor areas are made inaccessible by door locks. LPA reminded licensee to inform the Department if these outdoor areas are used for child care. Licensee states she will take children to a nearby park for outdoor activities and 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. Some, but not all hazardous items were secured out of reach of children (see LIC9102) through latches/locks and high placement. There is no body of water on the property. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. Pediatric First Aid and CPR certifications for licensee expire on 01/2025. LPA advised licensee of all helper/aide requirements. Licensee has required immunizations. Applicant is exempt from Mandated Reporter Training as Arabic is primary language.
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