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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Elizabeth Santiago and Lauren Scott met with Licensee, Norma Pena for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were two children present at the start of inspection. Licensee's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM. to 5:00 PM. LPA verified all fees are current.
All adults subject to criminal background review have obtained criminal record clearance. 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 entire upstairs and garage. Licensee requested backyard off-limits due to construction. Licensee is currently adding a pool and will update LPA once complete and fencing is up, that meets Title 22 regulations. LPA observed the required postings and a working phone. 3A10BC fire extinguisher meets regulations. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and verified they were both functional. LPA toured the kitchen area and verified knives were inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed play room area with age appropriate toys for children. LPA observed a restroom and verified that hazardous and toxic items were inaccessible to children in care. Licensee stated there are weapons in the home. LPA verified that weapons and ammunition were stored in separate locked safes.
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