Routine inspection·April 16, 2025

On 04/16/25 at 8:30am Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Mario Caro conducted an Unannounced Annual Inspection at Larisa Gelfman's Family Day Care Home. LPA met with Licensee, explained the purpose of today\342\200\231s inspection, and was granted permission to enter the facility. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. Present in the home were Licensee, 2 fingerprint cleared adults, 6 preschoolers, and 4 infants in care. LPA toured all ON-LIMIT areas of the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children in the home. Furniture and equipment, such as cribs, mats, feeding chairs, and tables were age appropriate and in good condition. The home is sanitary, orderly, and safe for the day care children. The home is equipped with central heating and ventilation. The vents are located on the floor but do not get hot to the touch. The Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed a fully charged 3A-40-BC fire extinguisher. Licensee's last emergency drill was conducted 10-30-2024. The Licensee states that she does not have any weapons in the home. Licensee has a small dog that is kept separate from the day care. The Licensee states that she does not transport children. Licensee didn't have a PUB 394 parents rights poster posted on her wall nor LIC 995 parents rights notification forms signed in her children's files which imposed a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of clients. A Type B deficiency will be cited see deficiency page 809D. Licensee didn't have signed medical consent forms in 5/6 children's files which imposed a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of clients. A Type B deficiency will be cited see deficiency page 809D. Licensee's assistant and husband were missing there preventive health completion certificates a technical violation was issued. Licensee hasn't been documenting 15 minute checks on a sleep log to adhere to the infant safe sleep regulations. Licensee stated they sit next to the infants in the same room as they sleep, and she will document the times on a log moving forward. A technical violation was issued. Licensee's assistant hasn't completed the mandated reporter training. A technical violation was issued. Licensee's assistant hasn't obtained a MMR immunization and/or couldn't provide evidence one was given. A technical violation was issued. Licensee had one enrolled child whom didn't have proof of immunization's in his file. A technical violation was issued. Licensee had blankets in 4/6 infants cribs and one infant laying in another on top of a loose sheet that was tied to the inner corners of the crib. A technical violation was issued. ON LIMITS: Living/Dining, kitchen, Storage room converted into Large Play Room, Son's bedroom converted into Play/Nap Room, Master Bedroom (for naps), Hall Bathroom, Half Bathroom attached to large play room OFF LIMITS: The Entire Level 2 which comprises of 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Office Children's and Licensee's files were reviewed. Licensee's CPR/First Aid certification and Mandated Reporter training is current and updated. Supervision of children was discussed with the Licensee and he understands that he must be present in the home during 80% of the operating hours of the day care and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email 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/process . On 04/16/25 , the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s 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. In the areas that were evaluated, 2 regulatory type B violation were cited. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights were provided, and report was reviewed with the licensee Larisa Gelfman.