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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Denise Gibbs conducted an unannounced annual random inspection to the above facility. LPA met with Theodora "Margarita" Garza, Assistant who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Wendy Nuno, Licensee took over the tour shortly after. Also present during this inspection, was Assistant's daughter Karla Garza, who is not associated with the above facility. Per Licensee, there are 8 children that are currently enrolled. A current children’s roster was available for review. There were 2 children present upon arrival. 3 child arrived during inspection.
This is a 2-story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, family room, bonus room, basement (locked), front yard and backyard (fenced). Main care is provided in the bonus room located near the back of the house and dining room areas (eating only). The children use the bathroom in the through the kitchen next to the laundry room. LPA observed that there is a fireplace in the dinning room and is barricaded. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: 4 bedrooms and bathroom upstairs, living room, family room and kitchen. The licensee provides food for children in care. Hours of operation are Mon-Sun 24 hours. Licensee was advised that a child cannot remain at the facility for a total of 24 hours at a time.
The licensee states that 1 adult and 2 children currently live in the home. Per Licensee, she currently has one assistant. Licensee states that there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home.
All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. There is telephone service via a landline and cellphone that is used at the facility during operation hours. There is ventilation and heating, via central air and wall air conditioner.
The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection:
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