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25 | On 8/13/24 at 10:15 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gerald Poindexter conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with licensee Gabriela Barbosa De Araujo (aka Gabriela Thatcher). Present in the home were 5 day care children, 4 children under 24 months. Also, present was the licensee's helper, Thalita De Oliveira Alves. The licensee was provided with the Inspection Checklist (LIC 126). The resident areas: two-bedroom, one-bath, one-story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Licensee states hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 7:30 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 main day care room, day room, backyard play area and bathroom 1. Off limits areas include entire rest of the house and is inaccessible through the use of a locked door. The facility has sufficient toys and equipment available. The home has a fenced backyard play area for outdoor activity. LPA observed all areas of the backyard, including a portable/inflatable wading pool that was empty at the time of inspection. Licensee stated that the pool continuously drains at the bottom. LPA reminded the licensee that such bodies of water should remain empty when not in use. The licensee stated that she understands that visual supervision is always required during outdoor activities.
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, drawer/cabinet latches, and high placement. Laundry room (in backyard) door is heavy, closes in a secure manner, and is not accessible to children. However, LPA reminded the licensee to keep door closed at all times when children are present. Adequate heating and ventilation are provided. There is a working telephone and email address. Licensee stated that there are no longer firearms or ammunition stored on the premises. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 |