Facility-requested visit·January 9, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cherie Acosta conducted an unannounced case management/increase in capacity inspection. LPA met with licensee Eliza Bonneaud. Also present in the home during the inspection was the licensee's fingerprint cleared husband and assistant. There were 6 preschool aged children in care. Licensee has an approved fire clearance dated 12/22/23. Licensee has requested an increase in capacity to care for up to12 children. The home was toured for Health and Safety Inspection. On limits area consist of the entire multi-level living room, kitchen, bedroom #1, and bathroom all of which are located on the first floor. The remainder of the home is off limits to children in care. Off limits areas will be made inaccessible by use of gates, closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. There are no pools, spas, hot tubs, or any other similar bodies of water at this home. There are no firearms on the premises as stated by the licensee. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications and other items which could pose a danger to children are stored and inaccessible to children. A closed door makes stairs inaccessible to children in care. The fireplace is boarded with a chalk board to make it inaccessible to children. LPA verified that the fire extinguisher 2A10BC is fully charged. The home is equipped with both a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. There is a working telephone in the home. The home provides appropriate toys, learning materials and play equipment. Outdoor play area is fenced. The licensee has current CPR and First Aid which expires 05/24. Mandated reporter training was completed 4/16/22. Licensee is in compliance with required immunizations for childcare providers. A sample of children's file were reviewed during the inspection. The requested increase in capacity to care for 12 children is approved effective 1/9/24. Exit interview and report reviewed with Eliza Bonneaud. Notice of Site Visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days.