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25 | On August 18, 2022 at 1:20 pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Susann Sanchez conducted an announced inspection at the facility noted above and met with Licensee, Quanisha Shuler. The purpose of the inspection was to conduct the pre-licensing inspection for a Change of Location. The Licensee is requesting to operate a Large Family Day Care Home. The operating hours would be Monday through Sunday from 12:00 AM to 11:58 PM. The Licensee is applying to care for children ages: infant to 12 years old. Pre-licensing Entrance Checklist (LIC 9280) was provided to the Licensee upon arrival. Individuals residing in the home were discussed and noted.
All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. This facility is a single family home that consists of three (3) bedrooms, one (1) bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, garage, backyard and front yard.
Areas that are accessible to children include: living room, dining room, one (1) bathroom and backyard (fenced). Per applicant, the children will utilize the backyard (fenced) for outdoor activity as well as Victoria Park which is a 5 minute walk from the facility.
Areas off-limits to children include: 3 bedrooms, kitchen, front yard and garage. LPA observed a child safety gate installed in the kitchen and in the hallway that leads to the bedrooms. All of the bedroom doors were observed to be closed and locked. The Licensee was advised that off-limit areas must be made inaccessible during operating hours. Children will have to walk through the hallway to get to the bathroom with the licensee. There is a wall heater located in the hallway.
Areas used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, heating, cleanliness and telephone service. The home has ceiling fans and heating. LPA did not observe fireplaces in the home. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, sharp objects and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children are made inaccessible. Licensee was advised that if any poisons are purchased, it is required to be locked with a key or combination lock. |