Licensee Mara Melesky, 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.

The Facility is a two story facility. Children will have access to the down stairs bathroom, living room/daycare room and one bedroom. LPA observed a barricaded fire place in the living room and a barricade in front of the stair case. The children will not have access to the second floor and the kitchen. Outside the facility, children will have access to the fenced backyard. The home was observed to be clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Age appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials were available. The Licensee stated that she will separate ill children in the kitchen until parent pick up. LPA observed cots to be used for napping.

• 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.

Mara Melesky was reminded that smoking is not allowed in the day care as well as baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, or similar prohibited devices. Hazardous materials, including poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, and medicines, were stored in locations inaccessible to children. Licensee stated that she does not have any weapons on the premises. Licensee was reminded that if she chooses to transport children, a valid driver’s license is required. Children cannot be left unattended in vehicles, car seats are for transportation only, and adequate booster seats and car seats must be available for safe transport.

Licensee submitted proof of completion in Health and Safety class including Nutrition and Lead Poisoning Prevention. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 10/2/2024. Licensee's immunizations in measles, pertussis, and flu are on file. Licensee's Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications expire on 9/7/2026.

LPA discussed the requirements of Assembly Bill(AB) 633 with the Licensee. The Licensee understands the AB 633 fact sheet/copy of Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224). LPA discussed "zero tolerance" related regulations with the Licensee and advised her of the assessment of an immediate $500 civil penalty for any violation of a "zero tolerance" related regulation. An ongoing civil penalty of $100 per day continues until the violation(s) is corrected.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee 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 Licensee 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 they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. LPA informed Licensee that infants ages is from 0 to 24 months, and infants up to 12 months of age must have a completed LIC9227 (INDIVIDUAL INFANT SLEEPING PLAN). Also, Licensee was informed that 15-minute checks are to be documented when infants are sleeping. LPA informed Licensee that sleep sacks or swaddling are not allowed.

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 communication platforms.

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On this date, 9/23/25, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Mara Melesky. LPA advised Licensee that Large Family Child Care Home license will be approved, and a copy of her license will be sent to her by mail.