Routine inspection (3-year)·November 9, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alicia Mooberry conducted a Required Annual Inspection on this date. Upon arrival at 10:00am LPA met with Sofia Nokolaenko, Licensee and Irina Nikolaenko, Assistant. LPA explained the purpose of inspection and provided the inspection Entrance Checklist, LIC 126. Irina provided translation for licensee. LPA toured the facility and inspected rooms/areas on the facility sketch in which child-care services are provided and to which children have access. There were eight (8) children present upon arrival including four (4) infants. Per licensee the hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm. All adults present have been cleared and associated. Individuals residing in the home were discussed and noted. This is a one story single family dwelling with 3 bed rooms and 2 bath rooms and attached garage. Children in care use the bath room in the hallway. Areas used by children are: Living room, family room, den area, one (1) bedroom (in hallway across from bathroom). Off limit areas: two (2) bedroom, bathroom, and garage. The backyard is used as play area and observed to be fenced with toys, and free from hazards. There are no pets, no bodies of water. LPA observed in bedroom used for children to have an infant rocker and infant bassinet, items that are not allowed in a licensed daycare home and can be a potential risk to children in care. The lice see removed the items to off limits and stated they will remove them from facility. There are no exposed electrical outlets. rooms that are off-limits are made inaccessible by safety gates and locked doors. The kitchen was observed to have safety gates at both entrances. Per licensee the children dine in the kitchen area supervised by staff. LP observed cleaning agents to be stored in laundry room inaccessible to children in care. Knives and sharp kitchen items are in locked cabinet with safety lock. The licensee does understand that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. Page 1 \342\200\223 Report Continues Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Fire extinguisher (2A10BC) was observed last serviced in May 2022. Licensee was reminded that fire extinguisher needs to be serviced yearly. LPA observed a fire place in den with barrier. The home maintains telephone service via cell phone line. Licensee states that there are no poisons stored in the home and understands that all poisons must be lock, not only inaccessible to children. Per Licensee there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the living room, supervised and away from the other children. There are 3 infants in care. 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. Sleeping mats and play yards observed, Per licensee the infants sleep in the living room supervised by staff. Each infant has their own play yard. Toddlers sleep in bedroom in hallway with the door open. 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 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. -------------------Page 2 \342\200\223 Report Continues Staff and Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed. One out of 6 children's files reviewed had missing Immunization record. 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 Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the Licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Based on the LPA's observations and records review Two "B" deficiencies will be cited today in accordance with California Title 22 Regulations. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee and Staff, Sofia Nikolaenko and Irina Nikolaenko. Appeal Rights were discussed and provided.