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25 | Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Chayntel Hunter and Marivel Hernandez met with Licensees, Onisha & Brandon Dukes for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were nine children present at the time of inspection. Licensee's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM. to 8:30 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 all the bedrooms of the home, the garage, laundry room and the backyard. Off limit areas are being made inaccessible by closed locked doors and supervision. LPAs observed the required postings and a working phone. 2A10BC 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.
Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. There is a fountain filled with rocks in the front yard. Licensee understands Title 22 regulations regarding bodies of water. Outdoor play space is partially fenced and LPAs discussed supervision in unfenced areas. LPAs observed living room area with age appropriate toys for children. LPAs observed a restroom and verified that hazardous and toxic items were inaccessible to children in care.
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