Follow-up·July 17, 2023

On 07/17/2023, Licensing Program Analyst, Sebastian Phouthavong made an announced Case Management visit to the facility and met with Licensee, Sara Hanson, regarding the facility's status becoming active. Prior, on 03/30/2023, Licensee has contacted LPA requesting the change of status. There are currently two adults living in the home. During the visit, LPA toured the home inside and outside. An updated floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The children have access to parts of the barn including the childcare room, one bathroom and the back yard. The main section of the barn is off-limits and made inaccessible to daycare children. The home appears to be clean and orderly and was at a comfortable indoor temperature. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. There is a working telephone in the home. The licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications were reviewed and expire on 07/2024. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Licensee stated that no poisons are stored in the home, and none were observed during today's inspection. LPA observed a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher, rated at least 2A10BC, in the home. LPA reviewed file and received. Licensee stated she plans to provide care in on 08/01/2023 and that a fire safely inspection has been conducted to only the on-limits area of the barn. Licensee has met the requirements to become active. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Sara Hanson.