Facility-requested visit·May 21, 2024

On 5/21/24 at 10:08am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Bianca Mendez conducted a case management facility inspection. This inspection was in response to an application for increased capacity that was received by the Department on 5/8/24. The licensee has requested a capacity increase to 14 children. The LPA toured the facility's indoor and outdoor areas. The off-limits areas of the home are the 2 bedrooms, garage, and have been made inaccessible using door locks. The children use the back yard as the outdoor play area and it is fully fenced. There were no pools or other bodies of water observed in the yard. The licensee was supervising 3 children at the time of the visit, and was operating with capacity. The LPA reviewed the ratio's for a large license and the licensee acknowledged she understood the ratio requirements. The LPA also reviewed the Safe Sleep requirements with provider. Licensee's CPR/First Aid was completed and exp on 3/25/25. Based on the space/accommodations available at this facility and the fire marshal granting their approval on 5/16/24 for the 14 children, the capacity increase request is granted. LPA will process this capacity increase and mail an updated license to reflect this capacity change to 14 children. An exit interview was conducted with licensee. Notice of Site Visit was given to licensee to post for 30 days.