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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 344500798
Report Date: 04/08/2025
Date Signed: 04/08/2025 03:36:58 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME:POLYNKO, ALYONAFACILITY NUMBER:
344500798
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DIRECTOR:		ALYONA POLYNKOFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(916) 296-2942
CITY:ELK GROVESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95758
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 7DATE:
04/08/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
10:00 AM
MET WITH:Alyona PolynkoTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
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On 04/08/2025, Licensing Program Analyst Katy Velazquez (LPA) conducted a field visit to the Family Childcare Home (FCCH) for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. LPA arrived at the FCCH and was met by an Adult Aide. Licensee Alyona Polynko (L1) arrived shortly after LPA. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entrance into the FCCH. LPA observed 3 infants and 4 preschool aged children being supervised by L1 and the Aide. LPA accessed Guardian to determine that all required adults were background cleared. L1 stated that there are no new residents in the home since licensure and confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility. LPA completed the RSO profile on 04/07/2025. LPA assessed that annual fees were not current and provided L1 with a PIN number to make payment online. LPA utilized translation services for the report portion of the field visit since L1's first language is Russian.

LPA toured the areas of the FCCH that are accessible to children in care. The OFF-limits areas of the FCCH include the downstairs closet, laundry room, entire 2nd floor, garage, pool pump enclosure, both side yards. L1 acknowledged that children may never enter these OFF-limits areas. LPA reminded L1 that OFF-limits areas must remain inaccessible with a barricade. L1 reports her hours of operation to be Monday through Friday from 7:30 am until 6:00 pm. L1 stated that she does not provide overnight or weekend care.

LPA conducted a file review before arrival at the FCCH. LPA provided the Entrance Checklist to L1. LPA discussed the required postings in a FCCH with L1 and ensured that postings are current. LPA requested adult and children's files for review. LPA observed the Fire Drill log to ensure that drills are conducted at least once every 6 months. A functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were tested on the 1st floor. Continued on 809-C
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karyn Guerra
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Katy Velazquez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/08/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 04/08/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: POLYNKO, ALYONA
FACILITY NUMBER: 344500798

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/08/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
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1596.814(a)(1)(B)(ii)(I)
Pool Safety
(ii) (I) An alarm that, when placed in a swimming pool, will sound upon detecting an entrance into the water. The alarm shall be turned on and be in working condition during a facility’s operating hours while the swimming pool is not in use.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when the ASTM approved pool alarm was not installed in her pool which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/09/2025
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Licensee will install pool and text LPA a video of the alarm sounding by 5:00 PM on 04/09/2025.
Type A
Section Cited
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1596.871(c)(1)(A)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
Subsequent to initial licensure, a person specified in subdivision (b) who is not exempt from fingerprinting shall obtain either a criminal record clearance or an exemption from disqualification, pursuant to subdivision(f) of this section or Section 1522.7, from the State Department of Social Services prior to employment, residence, or initial presence in the facility.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when Aide Karina Aramian was not associated to the license which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/09/2025
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LPA will transfer Aide's background while on site. Licensee will not use the Aide until she calls Officer of the Day to confirm that the Aide is clear and associated.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Karyn Guerra
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Katy Velazquez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/08/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/08/2025


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Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: POLYNKO, ALYONA
FACILITY NUMBER: 344500798

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/08/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
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1596.814(a)(3)
Pool Safety
(a) A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements: (3) A licensee shall perform a daily inspection of the drowning prevention safety features and safety equipment before opening the facility and maintain a log of the inspections to be provided to the department upon request.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when she did not conduct daily inspections on her pool and log the results for LPA verification which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/15/2025
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Licensee will create a pool log and email it to LPA by 5:00 PM on 04/15/2025. Licensee will begin loggin her daily pool inspections on the log.
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1597.622(c)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(c) The family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person's personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home.

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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when adult files are not complete nor contain proof of immunizations which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/08/2025
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Licensee will create adult files for each adult who lives or works in the facilty. LPA will conduct a POC visit to inspect the files and clear the citation.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Karyn Guerra
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Katy Velazquez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/08/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/08/2025


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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: POLYNKO, ALYONA
FACILITY NUMBER: 344500798

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 04/08/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
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Admission Procedures and Authorized Representatives Rights
(d) At the time of acceptance of each child into care, the licensee shall provide the child's parent or authorized representative with a copy of the notice Family Child Care Home Notification of Parent's Rights, LIC 995A (8/06), the Caregiver Background Check Process, LIC 995E (6/05), and the Family child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05). (1) The licensee shall request the child's parent or authorized representative to sign and date the bottom portion of the notice form LIC 995A (8/06), which acknowledges that the parent or
authorized representative has received and read the LIC 995A. The bottom portion of this form
must be kept in the child’s file as proof that the parent or authorized representative has been
notified of his or her rights and received a copy of the Caregiver background Check Process, LIC
995E (6/05), and the Family Child Care Consumer Awareness Information, LIC 9212 (10/05).

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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above when children's files are not complete and are missing Parents Rights 995A, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 05/08/2025
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Licensee will complete all children's files with all required documentation. LPA will conduct a POC visit to inspect the files and clear the citation.

Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Karyn Guerra
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Katy Velazquez
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/08/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 04/08/2025


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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: POLYNKO, ALYONA
FACILITY NUMBER: 344500798
VISIT DATE: 04/08/2025
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L1 stated that cleaners and detergents are stored in the OFF-limits laundry room. L1 stated that she does not store children's medications.The fireplace in the living room was observed to have a glass barricade; however, L1 stated that the fireplace is not used during operational hours. LPA observed a baby-gate barricading the stairway to make the stairs inaccessible to children. LPA observed a 2A10BC fire extinguisher that appeared to have a reading in the green zone. Toys appeared to be safe and in good supply. LPA observed an in-ground pool that was surrounded by a fence that was measured at 5 feet high with a self-latching lock, measured at 60 inches from the ground, on the self-closing gate. LPA measured the USA Coast Guard approved life ring at over 17 inches in diameter. LPA measured the rescue pole at over 12 feet long with a body hook. LPA walked the perimeter of the backyard and ensured the stability of the surrounding fence. L1 stated there are no firearms in the FCCH. L1 stated that she owns 1 cat.

LPA discussed Mandated Reporter Training with L1. Health and Safety Code 1596.8662 requires that all licensed providers, applicants, directors, and employees complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and renew their training every 2 years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. This training requirement may be met by using the Department’s Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) online training modules. The OCAP modules are free of cost and available at http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/. The training is currently provided in English and Spanish. L1 has a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate which will expire on 12/2026. Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid training was also verified by LPA and will expire on 12/2022.

LPA discussed the Safe Sleep Regulations with L1 and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed L1 of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended that s/he register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on purchased equipment.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed with L1. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/. Continued on LIC 809-C

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karyn Guerra
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Katy Velazquez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/08/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/08/2025
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: POLYNKO, ALYONA
FACILITY NUMBER: 344500798
VISIT DATE: 04/08/2025
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Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information through this communication platform. To receive important licensed related information, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

L1 was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

L1 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.

L1 understands that licenses are not transferable, and once licensed, licensee must live in the home and be present for 80% of the operating hours per day per day. L1 understands that if an unusual incident occurs; licensing is to be notified via phone call, e-mail or fax within 24 hours and the Unusual Incident Report/LIC 624 shall be submitted within 7 days to remain in compliance. L1 understands that if any structural changes are made to the FCCH; licensing must be notified PRIOR to construction. L1 understands that if she wants to make any OFF-limits area an ON-limits area, she must notify licensing and LPA must do an inspection BEFORE children are allowed in said area. L1 understands that children’s records are to be maintained according to Title 22 regulations and be accessible to Licensing for up to 3 years.



If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karyn Guerra
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Katy Velazquez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/08/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/08/2025
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO S. CC RO, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: POLYNKO, ALYONA
FACILITY NUMBER: 344500798
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LPA informed Licensee blank that this report, dated 11/11/2024, document(s) 2 Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Velazquez informed L1 to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 11/11/2024 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.

An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Licensee Name. LPA provided Licensee Appeal Rights to L1. A Notice of Site visit was posted by LPA and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Karyn Guerra
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Katy Velazquez
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/08/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 04/08/2025
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