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Facility Evaluation Report

Center for the Arts and Adult Education, the, San Marcos04/24/2026Licence 371881461

Capacity200
Census175
Date signed04/24/2026 03:19:33 PM
Name of licensing program analystAziz Faizi
Name of licensing program managerCarolyn Tuba
The inspector’s account

On 04/24/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aziz Faizi made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct a required annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Director Cynthia Herendeen who was informed of the purpose of the visit.

The facility has a fire clearance to serve 200 ambulatory adults, of which 20 may be non-ambulatory. During the visit, Administrator Herendeen reported there was 142 clients and 54 staff present.

LPA toured the facility with Administrator Herendeen and observed the facility is made up of two buildings with several program rooms, administrative offices, and two (2) main kitchens. The program spaces also include activity rooms for clients and observed to be clean.

LPA was informed that clients bring their own snacks and lunches to consume during day program hours. A small kitchen area, including a refrigerator, is available for both staff and clients in most of the activity rooms.

Restrooms were clean and had toilet paper, paper towels, and soap readily available for clients. Chemicals, cleaning solutions and disinfectants were securely locked and inaccessible to clients. Based on the Fire Department’s report dated 04/07/2026, the smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were found to be operational. The hot water temperature was measured at 106.7°F.

LPA observed several fire extinguishers charged and mounted throughout the facility expiring on 11/10/2026.. Facility sketches are posted near exit doors.

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