Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 11/24/2025 at 10:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brittanee Cleveland arrived to conduct an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility. LPA identified self and met with the Licensee, Dali Dvalishvili, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility The family childcare home’s operation hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. LPA observed seven children in care at the time of the inspection. Licensee did have one assistant working at the time of inspection
This is a one-story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, a family room, dining room, living room, front yard, and fenced backyard area (that does include a fenced pool area). Per Licensee, areas off limits to the children and parents include the dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, front yard, family room, and living. The children’s play activities take place in the fourth bedroom which is connected to a bathroom, which serves as the children’s restroom. Per licensee, the family room is used as the isolation room for children who become sick while in care. Licensee provides meals and snacks for children.
Individuals who reside in the home were noted and discussed. The licensee’s spouse was also at the home at the time of the inspection. 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. --- Page 1
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 fully charged and was purchased on October 2025, 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 four toddlers enrolled. These toddlers can sleep on cots without any safety problems. None of the toddlers use pacifiers. Each toddler has a sleep checklist that is signed by staff every 15 minutes. The toddlers are changed on a changing table near the children’s restroom. At the time of inspection there are no infants (ages 0-12 months) enrolled. There were two play-yards observed by LPA. LPA has issued a Technical Advisory on placement of one of the play yards in the children’s area.
Napping arrangements were discussed. Licensee stated that some children bring blankets from home and Licensee washes them every Friday.
For outside play time, children use the fenced backyard area. The play area was observed to be fenced. 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.
Licensee and 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.
The licensee and assistant have completed training for preventative health practices including pediatric first aid and CPR. The licensee’s CPR and pediatric first aid expires in February 2027.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.
Children’s records were reviewed, including emergency information and were observed to be complete.
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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. 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. Licensee stated a fire/disaster drill was conducted on October 24, 2025, according to log.
LPA did observe a pet in the home. The pet is locked out of the room where children are during the operating hours.
LPA did observe a pool at the home. The pool is double fenced. The first fence surrounds the children’s outside play area. This pool is secured by a five-foot fence that is double locked. Licensee stated that the pool is four to seven feet deep, but it is off limits to children in care. The pool’s gate has an alarm on it. LPA did observe a water alarm. LPA did observe a 12-foot hook at the time of inspection. LPA issued a Technical Advisory for visibility of alarm and hook.
Emergency Disaster Plan, Parents Rights, and Facility License were observed to be posted.
Smoking is prohibited in a licensed family childcare home. Per licensee, no one smokes in the home.
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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.
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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/
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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 licensee, 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 licensee, Dali Dvalishvili.
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