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25 | On August 22nd 2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mariya Melnichuk met with Licensee, Evanie Pollard for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were four children present at the time of inspection. Seven more children arrived via school bus at 2:15pm. Licensee's assistant was also present. Licensee's operating hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 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, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. The off-limit areas in the home are the entire upstairs, laundry, garage and backyard. Off limit areas are being made inaccessible by closed locked doors and baby gates. 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.
Report continues 809-C.
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