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32 | LPA advised Licensee to open the bedroom since LPA has inspection authority. LPA entered the bedroom and took pictures. Licensee stated that they forgot to inform the department that they are no longer going to have the bedroom accessible. LPA asked Licensee if they are wishing to decrease their capacity since they are reducing the space available to children in care and Licensee stated no.
This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen, living room, small front yard, backyard (fenced), garage. The children use the bathroom available indoors. LPA observed that there is no fireplace. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: all 3 bedrooms, garage, and part of the backyard. The licensee provides food for children in care.
Due to Licensee stating that the bedroom that was once accessible is no longer accessible to children in care, LPA asked if they can inspect the garage. Licensee asked LPA why an LPA stated that due to Licensee making changes to what was once inaccessible, LPA would like to ensure that the garage continues to be inaccessible. At 9:18AM, Licensee opened the garage for LPA but stood in the doorway. LPA asked if there is anyone in the garage and Licensee stated no. LPA asked Licensee who the individual in the back wall that LPA was observing is. Licensee stated that it is their brother-in-law. LPA asked for the individual's identification and the name of the individual is Arturo Oceguera Ocanas. LPA asked Arturo Oceguera Ocana how long they have been present in the home and Licensee tried to intervene. LPA asked if Arturo Oceguera Ocanas could respond. Arturo Oceguera Ocanas stated that they have been sleeping and staying in the home for 5 days. A civil penalty of $500.00 is being assessed during today's visit. LPA took a picture of Arturo Oceguera Ocanas identification and the address of residence noted on the identification card is the facility address. Individuals who reside in the home were noted and discussed. Per Licensee, they currently have one assistant.
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
Licensee states that there are no firearms stored in the home. ----Page 2 of 5
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