Routine inspection (multi-day)·May 7, 2025

On 5/7/25 at 12:07pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jeanine Lipsey conducted an unannounced Required continued Annual Inspection and was met by Licensee Zohar Schwarzkopf. LPA observed 12 children in care being supervised by 2 staff. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:15 am to 4:15 pm. (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance was observed in the children\342\200\231s files. LPA toured the home inside and outside. The home is a single story, 3-bedroom, 3 bathrooms, with a living/dining room, family room (childcare room), kitchen and converted garage turned into a classroom. Per licensee, no eating or sleeping is done in the converted garage. The areas that are accessible to children: are the family room (childcare room) #1 bathroom in the child care room, the backyard for outdoor activities, the outdoor classroom (garage). The isolation area will be located in the Livingroom. Licensee has two Official Service Dogs (Labrador and Golden Retriever that are in the home. At 10:15 A volunteer teacher from Animaly Nature Education Program, came to teach the children about animals. Per licensee, this teacher usually comes twice a month on Tuesdays for 30 minutes. The teacher is exempt from background clearance due to the limited time he services the children. This teacher has been coming to the facility for 6 years. LPA did not observe any poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medication or any other hazardous items present during the inspection. Per applicant, there are no firearms, weapons. LPA observed the home to be free from defects or conditions which may endanger the children. The off-limit areas were made off limit by locked doors separating the living room from the childcare room. page 1 LPA observed fully stocked first aid kit. LPA Lipsey observed a working carbon monoxide/smoke detector in the and childcare room, LPA was able to hear a successful test. Fire extinguisher was observed and located in the childcare room and the outdoor classroom and was service on 7/23/20. Electrical outlets were observed to be inaccessible to children in care with electrical cap covers. The home was observed to be clean and orderly with heating and ventilation. LPA observed safe toys, play equipment, and materials. LPA verified the home has a working cell service. LPA observed the outdoor area to be fenced and free from hazards with multiple play equipment in good repair. There is a hot tub in the backyard with a hard cover which has locks on all 4 sides. The top of the spa had eight 27- other bodies of water on the premises. LPAs took photos to document in the file On this date, 4/27/18, the California Attorney General - Megan's 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. 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 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 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\302\255resources/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. 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 informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care 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. Deficiencies were cited on the previous visit. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Zohar Schwarzkopf. A notice of site visit was given and advised Licensee that it must remain posted for 30 days. page 3