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25 | On 8/6/24 at 9:30 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gerald Poindexter conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with licensee Moumita Debnath. Present in the home were 14 day care children, none under 24 months. Also, present was the licensee two helpers: Lakshmi Konakanchi and Laxmi Alavalli. The licensee was provided with the Inspection Checklist (LIC 126). The three-bedroom, loft space, three-bath, two-story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Licensee states hours of operation are typMonday-Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
The licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for child care include: family room, living room, bathroom, and backyard. Off limits areas include: All upstairs and garage, which are made inaccessible through use of safety gates and locks. The facility has sufficient toys and equipment available.
The licensee uses the fenced backyard for outdoor play area. LPA observed all areas of the backyard and the licensee stated that she understands that visual supervision is always required during outdoor activities. Licensee stated that there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA did not observe any bodies of water. There is a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector that meet requirements and are operational. Poisons, cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children due to safety gates and high placement. Adequate heating and ventilation are provided. There is a working telephone and email address. Licensee advised there are no firearms or ammunition stored on the premises.
LPA observed all required postings were posted. Licensee maintains a current roster of the children which LPA obtained during time of inspection. Children’s records were reviewed and found to be in order. Staff records were reviewed. Preventative health practices course was completed, which includes lead poison prevention training. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
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