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25 | On December 27, 2021, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Chayntel Hunter and Katy Maestas met with Licensee, Tiffany Hodge for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were fourteen children present at the time of inspection. Licensee's assistant was also present during the inspection. Licensee's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM. to 5:30 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 the entire upstairs, the garage, and the downstairs office area. Off limit areas are being made inaccessible by closed locked doors and baby gates. LPAs observed the required postings and a working phone. 3B40BC 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 and cleaners were inaccessible to children in care.
Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Outdoor play space is fenced. LPAs observed play room 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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