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25 | On April 26, 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tobias Lake met with Licensee, Nicole Weltmer, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were seven children present at the time of inspection. Licensee's staff was also present during the inspection. Licensee's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM. to 5:30 PM. LPA verified the annual fees are current.
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, garage, first floor bedroom, gated side yards, and the laundry room. Off limit areas are being made inaccessible by closed locked doors and baby gates. Licensee requested to put the Laundry Room on limits and LPA verified that the laundry room is safe for children. LPA observed the required postings and a working phone. 2A10BC 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 and cleaners were inaccessible to children in care.
Licensee stated there is a firearm in the home. LPA observed the Licensee open the gun safe and observed a pistol without any ammunition in the gun safe. The backyard has an in-ground pool area and a hot tub that is fenced per Title 22 regulations and LPA observed the gate to self-close and self-latch. Outdoor play space is fenced. LPA observed living 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.
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