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25 | On August 28, 2024 at 1:31 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Marilou Monico, conducted an unannounced Annual Random inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Alona Tsymbaliuk, and explained to her the nature of today's inspection. Licensee was alone in the home together with eight (8) preschool age children when LPA arrived. All required posting materials were posted. Licensee's helper (S1) arrived at 1:40 PM. The daycare is open Monday thru Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. There are no active waivers or exceptions for this facility. The daycare is a two storey home with 5 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Per Licensee, the adults that reside in the home are herself and her husband.
LPA obtained a copy of current children's roster during the inspection. Fire/disaster drill was conducted on August 2, 2024. LPA observed a fully charged 4A60BC fire extinguisher, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, covered fireplace, gated stairs and kitchen. Licensee states that there are no weapons or firearms in the home. LPA discussed and provided licensee with the ratio and capacity chart.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual- Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes, Section 102417. 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 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
Licensee, Alona Tsymbaliuk, was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.
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