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25 | On 03/27/2023 at 1:15 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Tiffanie Diep and Lauren Scott met with Licensee, Romelia Marquez, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were five children present at the time of inspection. Licensee's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 4:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas include the garage, laundry room, office, entire second floor, and pool. LPAs observed the required postings and a working phone. 3A10BC fire extinguisher meets regulations. LPAs observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and verified they were both functional. LPAs toured the kitchen area and verified knives were inaccessible to children in care. LPAs observed playroom area with age-appropriate toys for children. LPAs observed a bathroom and verified that hazardous and toxic items were inaccessible to children in care. LPAs observed a fireplace that was barricaded by a glass screen. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. The backyard has an in-ground pool area that is fenced according to Title 22 Regulations and LPAs observed the gate to self-close and self-latch. LPAs walked the perimeter of the outdoor play area during inspection and verified that the entire area is fenced in.
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