Routine inspection·August 13, 2025

On 08/13/2025 at 08:22 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elicia Calvillo conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection Visit. The facility is located at 18510 Plummer Street, Northridge, CA. 91324. LPA identified self and met with Anna Shirokova, Director, LPA identified reason for visit and provided Entrance Checklist -Child Care Centers (LIC 125) to help facilitate the inspection. Facility Representative (FR) Anna Shirokova, Director allowed entry to the facility and provided LPA with a guided tour of inside and outside of the facility. The facility is currently licensed for a capacity of 85, per FR they currently have 50 enrolled. The facility hours of operation are currently Monday through Friday from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM. Required postings were observed posted in Main Office. The facility is made up of 4 Preschool classrooms and 1 Infant classroom. The facility will increase to 5 classrooms as enrollment increases, there is a large room that is divided into classroom areas that allows the facility to decrease or increase the number of classrooms. Classroom #1 is used for Infants; Classroom #2 ages 2-year-old to 2.5-year-olds, with 2 staff; Classroom #3 ages 2.5-year-old to 3-year-olds with 2 staff; Classroom #4 ages 3-year-old to 4-year-olds, and Classroom #5 are ages 4-year-old to 5-year-olds with 1 staff. Beginning at 08:45 AM, LPA observed the following in Classroom #2, Classroom #3, Classroom #4, and Classroom #5. The furniture, toys, and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and were in good PAGE 1 OF 4 good repair. There are cubbies used for each child to store their personal belongings. There is drinking water readily available with individual sippy cups and each classroom has pitchers of water available to refill the individual sippy cups. The restroom(s) were inspected for safety and sanitation. There were age-appropriate sinks and toilets located in Classroom #2, Classroom #3, and Classroom #4 and there was available water, water temperature was appropriate, toilet paper was provided. The facility has a telephone service and there the heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated for safety and comfort. LPA observed first aid kits in each classroom and conducted an inventory for necessary supplies . LPA observed a device on the classroom ceilings; per FR it is a combination fire / carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed smoke detectors via a fire alarm. The Disaster Drill log was available, and the last disaster drill was conducted on 07/01/2025. Per FR, an isolation area for sick children, is in the main office. Hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children and LPA observed cleaning solutions stored in a high cabinet in the restrooms. LPA did observe the kitchen area/ food preparation area, per FR snacks and meals are provided by the facility. Snack and meal menus are posted in each classroom. LPA did not observe any open containers in the refrigerator. Food preparation was inspected for safety and sanitation, hazardous items including poisonous cleaning compounds were stored inaccessible to children with the use of door lock to the kitchen. LPA observed that the play ground has been redesigned for safety to include more activities, new equipment, and new ground coverings. LPA toured the outdoor play area and observed playground equipment in safe condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts, in good repair and age appropriate for the children in care. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. Children have access to a climbing structure located in the play area and surrounding and underneath the structure is rubber material to absorb falls. There is adequate shade provided by canopies and trees in the play yard. During outdoor play, children have access to their individual sippy cups, pitchers of water for refills, and a water fountain for drinking water while in the play yard. LPA advised that no children should be left without supervision at any time. There are no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. PAGE 2 OF 4 Beginning at 10:00 AM, an inspection of the required forms was made and documented on the LIC857 Children’s Record Review and the LIC859 Review of Staff/Volunteer Records. The record review of the children’s and staff records found the files were complete. LPA observed that teacher-child ratios were maintained, and staff names were recorded. Care and supervision were evaluated to determine if the basic needs of children are met and appropriate. LPA observed the Personal Rights of children were provided. LPA observed the Sign-in and out sheets and reviewed the procedures. At the time of arrival for the inspection, LPA observed 22 of 22 children signed in. 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/ . For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/ . Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test. For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1- CCP). LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance with the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. PAGE 3 OF 4 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. 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. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies were observed during the inspection.. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to comply with posting requirement will result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview was conducted with Anna Shirokova, Director including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role. PAGE 4 OF 4