Facility-requested visit·July 9, 2024

This is an unannounced case management visit conducted for the purpose of considering the facility for an increased capacity. The inspection was conducted by LPA Miriam Cohen who met with Mayura Vhanakaware, licensee, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. This one-story home was inspected as follows: living room, kitchen, three bedrooms and one bathroom, and a detached garage. The family members residing at the facility include licensee, spouse, and two biological young children (all under the age of 18). The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. The First Aid kit was observed. Hours of operation is from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday thru Friday. Per licensee, there are no weapons or firearms of any kind in the facility at this time. The LPA did not observe any weapons. There is no swimming pool on the premises. There are age appropriate toys and equipment on the premises. The required fire extinguisher (2A 10BC), smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in operable condition. LPA observed licensee's current Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid certificates, expire in 05/2025. A copy of an Emergency Disaster Plan is posted on the Parent Board. The licensee has submitted documentation demonstrating control of property which remains on file in the department as initially licensed. Areas off limits include the master bedroom, kitchen, and living room. A copy of fire clearance was received on 06/11/2024. There are no corrections during today\342\200\231s visit. The request for increased capacity shall be granted. A copy of this report was discussed and issued to the licensee.