complaint·September 21, 2023

On 09/21/2023 LPA Clayton arrived unannounced at 23300 Bassett St., West Hills, CA 91307. LPA Clayton was greeted by Zulfiia Sabirova, fingerprint cleared assistant. Applicant Svetlana Pasechnikova was also present. LPA observed 5 children in care at the 23300 Bassett St. address. Provider currently has an open license at 23302 Bassett St. West Hills, CA 91037, and a pending Change of Location application for the 23300 Bassett St. address. Provider acknowledged that she was aware that she is not licensed to care for the children at the 23300 Bassett St address. LPA Clayton toured the inside of the 23302 Basset St. address and observed childcare furniture and toys in place. LPA Clayton reminded applicant that because she no longer lives at the 22302 Bassett St. address, she can no longer provide care at that address. Applicant acknowledged understanding. Based on LPA’s observation of children in care, the above allegation is substantiated. A finding that the complaint is substantiated means that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met. Notice of Operation in Violation of the Law (NOV) LIC 195 was provided.