During the 04/08/26 and 05/27/26 visits, an odor of marijuana was detected in two of the off-limits bedrooms in the home by LPA(s). LPAs did not visually observe any individuals smoking in the home.

LPAs did not observe any evidence of adult A1 living in the home and licensee did not appear to be under the influence of drugs during visits with LPAs. L1 demonstrated the ability to care for her own child, who was present in the home at the time of both visits.

During an interview with L1 on 04/08/26, L1 denied the allegations, stating the only adults living in the home are herself and one other adult, who L1 mentioned by name. The name L1 provided is an adult listed on form LIC279 and who has an eligible criminal record clearance associated with L1’s license. L1 demonstrated a clear understanding of when an adult must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption.

On 04/08/26 L1 stated that no smoking occurs in the home, stating that she is a foster parent and when you have a foster child, you can’t smoke in the home. L1 stated persons in the home may leave the home, smoke and return and that parents of children in care might come in smelling like marijuana. L1 stated that she is not able to control what happens outside of her home.

During the course of the investigation, LPA(s) conducted interviews with 5 adults, (A1-A5) and two children (C2 & C3) between 04/08/26 and 06/11/26. Based on interviews conducted, no evidence that A1 lives or had lived in L1’s current home, was obtained. A neighbor of L1, stated that they had never seen A1 in their life, when shown a photo of A1 by LPAs. All others interviewed named L1 and one other adult as the adults living in the home, corroborating that A1 does not live in the home. The additional adult in the home, named by those interviewed, was the adult known by the Department to live in L1’s home and who has an eligible criminal record clearance associated with L1’s license.

Based on interviews conducted only one person interviewed stated that L1 does smoke in her room, but not in front of children and that the door is locked so children can’t get in. It was not clear if the referenced children were L1’s own children or day care children.

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Another person interviewed stated that they smelled what they thought was marijuana in the home one time and was told by L1 that the smell was from L1’s teenage child. Others interviewed stated that nobody smokes in the home, only outside of the home. Three adults interviewed stated that L1 has never appeared to be under the influence of drugs in their experience, stating that they do not have concerns about L1’s ability to provide care and supervision to children.

Based on interviews conducted and observations made during inspection visits, although the allegations may have happened or are valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove that an alleged violation occurred, therefore the allegations are UNSUBSTANTIATED.

There were no Title 22 deficiencies cited during today's inspection.

This report was reviewed and discussed with Licensee, Angeleka Smith-Winston. Appeal Rights were provided.

A notice of site visit was given to the licensee and must remain posted for 30 days.