Follow-up on corrections·May 21, 2025

This report is amended on 6/02/2025 to allow for the canned language reflected on page 4 and 5. A case management inspection was conducted by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joaquin Mendez who met with Licensee Melissa Brown. The purpose of inspection is to discuss the incident that occurred on May 19, 2025. On May 19,2025, child #1 (C1) wandered from the premises of the licensed family childcare home without the licensee’s knowledge. Licensee stated, “I walked into the home to get water for the children. I did a head count and realized C1 was not in the back yard with the other children”. Licensee states her dad (Bill Brown), an adult without criminal record clearance (CRC) was building a fence in the backyard. Licensee stated that she was informed her dad did not need CRC if visiting less then 2 weeks. LPA informed the licensee that all adults whom have contact with Daycare children must have CRC and cleared tuberculosis (See LIC9102 ). The fence being built is in the backyard separating part of the yard. Licensee stated she noticed C1 was missing and told S1 to look for C1. Licensee stated the garage door had been left open along with the roll-up door. Licensee stated she looked around in the areas where C1 likes to hang out. Areas where licensee searched for C1 were the bathroom and the living room. Licensee states she scanned the area and could not find C1. Licensee walked to the front of the yard and continued west from the home. Licensee yelled out C1’s name as she looked around the neighborhood walking past two homes. An unidentified neighbor pulled up and asked if licensee was looking for her dog. Licensee replied that she was looking for one of her daycare children. Licensee proceeded to the end of the street. Licensee does not know the time because her phone was left in the backyard when she left to look for C1. Licensee states she ran to the stop sign at Harp and Ken Ave. "At that point I returned towards home. I was about halfway back home when the same neighbor was walking at Ken Ave. and Michael St. An she (neighbor) yelled something along the lines of they or he has her. I could not hear clearly due to the distance; I was on the street. I ran all the way past my neighbor and continued east on Ken Ave. Left on Michael St." C1 was found with 2 officers, a man, and a woman. Licensee stated she met with the police officers Sergeant Waits #3139 and Officer Winebrenner #4779, an unidentified man, and an unidentified woman with C1 on the corner of Roxy St. and Michael St. LPA conducted an investigation which included obtaining the police report, interviewing the licensee, S1, interviewing two neighbors, and measuring the area where C1 wandered to. The investigation revealed C1 wandered approximately 573 feet to the corner of Michael St. and Clark St. C1 walked east on Ken Ave. and Michael St., then toward Roxy St., crossing the street at Roxy St. and Michael St. and continuing to the corner of Clark St. And Michael St. As noted on police report. Sheriff's report 25-5051 states at approximately 1209 hours Officer Winebrenner was on uniformed patrol when he was dispatched to a toddler running into the street near the intersection of East Clark Ave. and Michael St. Officer states that upon arrival two good samaritans assisted in securing C1 prior to arrival. The Police arrived at Clark St. and Michael St. LPA also observed Licensee Melissa Brown and assistant S1 caring for 7 children. Licensee stated she was caring for the same 7 children on 05/19/2025. LPA toured the home inside and outside and did not observe any items which could pose harm to children. The following Type A deficiency are cited on the following page in regards to Lack of Supervision. Additionally an LIC9102TA was issued due to adult missing CRC. Adult in question is Licensee's father. Upon receipt of this report, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. Licensee to provide LIC 9224 for each child in care and have each parent sign the form that they have received a copy of the report (LIC 9099 and LIC 9099 D). Licensee has been provided a copy of LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports. Licensee stated she was providing care to 7 children on the day of the incident. Refer to LIC 859 Confidential Names list for children in attendance. A Notice of Site visit (LIC 9213) was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Licensee provided Appeal Rights (LIC. 9058). This report must be filed in facility file and made available for public review for 3 years. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Melissa Brown .