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25 | On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tanya Washington conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Licensee, Olena Mitkin. Earlier this month Licensee submitted an application to increase her child care capacity from a small license to a large. Her facility was granted a fire clearance by Sacramento Metropolitan Fire Department on 05/17/2022. During today's inspection Licensee and her two minor children were present in the home. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM, Licensee is available during the weekend upon request. LPA observed that the facility 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.
Off limit areas include: master bedroom/bathroom, garage and shed in the backyard. Licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas. LPA conducted a health and safety inspection and observed that the facility is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair with proper ventilation. LPA observed the proper documents were posted where visible to parents. LPA observed that the cleaning compounds and sharp objects were kept inaccessible to children. LPA observed a 2A-10-BC fire extinguisher which is accessible. LPA observed the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are functioning properly. The facility has adequate toys that are safe for children to use. The backyard is fenced and LPA observed there were no bodies of water. Licensee stated there are no firearms in the home.
LPA observed fire drills were conducted at least once every six months and documented and the children’s roster is current. LPA reviewed six children’s files and observed that all the required documentation was present in each child's file. LPA observed the CPR/1st aid certificate was current and expires 08/2023. Licensee is exempt from Mandated Reporter Training due to language barrier. |