Routine inspection (3-year)·December 4, 2025

On 12/04/2025 at 12:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brittanee Cleveland arrived to conduct an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility. LPA identified self and met with the employee and mother, Bella Davis, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. The family childcare home\342\200\231s operation hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. LPA observed three children in care at the time of the inspection. There is one assistant, Nina Plaviyan, working at the time of inspection. Davis stated that she does not work all the time only when there are a lot of children. Davis was not working at the time of inspection. Davis did call Co-Licensee, Donna Aseraf. LPA spoke with Licensee on phone. Co-Licensee stated that she was not available at the time because she was being tested for COVID. LPA informed Co-Licensee that licensees must be in home 80% of during operating hours and that would be a Type A deficiency, which poses an immediate health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care. There are two building structures on the property. The main home is a single story dwelling with 3 bedrooms, 2 \302\275 bathrooms, kitchen, living room and dining area. The childcare is primarily conducted in the detached building in the back that includes a bathroom and has an adjacent play area for the children. The following areas are currently off limits: The bedrooms and master bathrooms are off limits to the children in care. LPA observed all doors closed during the hours of operations. At the time of inspection, Davis informed LPA that children have slept in the second building. After a file review and observation, children have slept in the second building. A Declaration is on file stating that children are to sleep in the living room of main house. All sleeping equipment is in the second building, including play yards and cots (which are in the shower). This poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care and Type B deficiency will be issued. -- Page 1 Individuals who reside in the home were noted and discussed. All adults in home at the time of the inspection have cleared background checks. Licensee states there are no firearms stored in the home. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible to children were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. There is a telephone service via a cellphone this is used and stays at the facility during the hours of operation. There is central ventilation and heating. Safe toys, play equipment and materials were observed. Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, medications and other items that are dangerous to children, were inaccessible to children. All poisons are locked in a cabinet in the laundry room which is located in the kitchen area and is inaccessible to children. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were observed are operable. General sanitation was observed. LPA did not observe any walkers, baby bouncers, inclined chairs, baby saucers, or any similar items at the facility. The valve on the required 2A 40BC fire extinguisher indicates to be last serviced in 2022 per the service tag. LPA informed Licensee that the extinguisher is to be serviced every year, or a new one is to be purchased. Licensee states that there are two toddlers enrolled. These toddlers sleep in play yards. None of the toddlers use pacifiers. The toddlers are changed on a changing mat near the children\342\200\231s play yards. At the time of inspection there are no infants (ages 0-12 months) enrolled. There are three play-yards observed by LPA. LPA has issued a Technical Violation on placement of one of the play yards in the children\342\200\231s area. Napping arrangements were discussed. For outside play time, children use the fenced backyard area. The play area was observed to be fenced to separate from the patio and pool area. LPA observed outdoor toys and other materials children can play with, in good condition. LPA advised licensee that all equipment and fencing shall remain in good conditions for the safety of children. Assistant were observed to be operating within capacity limitations. LPA did not observe any children left in parked vehicles. Car seats are only to be used for transportation. LPA did not observe any children sleeping in car seats. --- Page 2 The licensee and assistant have not updated their training for preventative health practices including pediatric first aid and CPR. The licensee\342\200\231s CPR and pediatric first aid expires in August 2022.There are first aid supplies that were inspected by LPA. LPA advised licensee that when a child shows signs of illness, they shall be separated from other children. LPA has issued a Type B violation due to this posing as a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care. Children\342\200\231s records were not updated. LPA reviewed files of children who were no longer enrolled at the facility. LPA has issued a Type B violation due to this posing as a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care. The licensee and assistant do have proof of immunizations against influenza, pertussis and measles. LPA observed that licensee does have proof of the Mandated Reporter training and certificates on file. However, the date shows from 2022. LPA has issued Technical Violation. LPA informed Licensee and assistants must update Mandated Reporter certificates every two years. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least ever once every six months and document the date for each drill. A fire/disaster drill log was not available at the time of inspection. LPA did observe a pet in the home. The pet lives in the main house and is locked in a room that is inaccessible to children. LPA did observe a pool at the home. The pool is fenced with a self-latching lock. The fence surrounds the children\342\200\231s outside play area. This pool is secured by a five-foot fence that is double locked. The pool is off limits to children in care. The pool\342\200\231s gate has an alarm on it. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parents Rights, and Facility License were observed to be posted. Smoking is prohibited in a licensed family childcare home. Noone smokes in the home. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process . -- Page 3 Licensee [or facility representative] was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] 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 [or facility representative] 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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 (USDOJ) 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Licensee [or facility representative] was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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. During the exit interview, the facility representative, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Bella Davis.