Facility-requested visit·April 18, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kelli Waters conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection for a capacity increase at the above home on 04/18/25. LPA met with Applicant Natalia Mironova, who guided LPA on a tour of the home. An assistant and 7 child present were present (1 infant, 1 school age and 5 preschool age) when LPA arrived. Licensee is applying for a large child care license. Per Licensee, hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:30am-6:00pm. Licensee states they will provide care for children 12 months to 7 years of age. A fire clearance was granted on 01/02/25 by the Murrieta Fire Department. Areas used by children include: The living room, bathroom #1, back day care room (located at the rear of the home), and backyard. Areas off limits include: three bedrooms, one bathroom, garage and kitchen area. Off limit areas are made inaccessible by door locks/baby gates/door knob covers. Knives and other sharp utensils are locked in a kitchen cabinets and drawers. Cleaning products are made inaccessible by child lock. The home is clean, neat, and orderly, there are outlet covers throughout the home. Smoke/carbon monoxide detector was observed, tested by applicant, and found to be operable. Licensee has completed the required preventative health and safety course which includes nutrition and prevention of lead exposure, and the Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Licensee and assistant have required proof of immunizations on file. Proof of Mandated Reporter Training was also provided. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and learning materials. The required (2A-10BC) fire extinguisher was observed as well as pull alarm. LPA reminded licensee that the fire extinguisher must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be checked, batteries should be replaced. Per Licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the facility. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA noted that the yard contains toys and other play materials. Additionally, LPA observed an area gated off for gardening, and a retaining wall approximately 3 feet high long the back gate the length of the backyard, continuing into the in-ground pool area. No hazardous objects were observed in the outdoor area. There is an in-ground pool present in the backyard. The fencing is wrought iron, 5 ft high at gate and approximately 12 feet along backyard area. A retaining wall is present along back fence and wrought iron fence remains at 5ft, making the fence height for that 3 feet section at 33 inches (almost 3 ft). The gate was not able to self-latch, the latch was located 56 inches from the bottom, and a combination lock was present. The bottom of the fencing varied in height from 2 inches to 6 inches along the fence. In addition, the pool\342\200\231s wrought iron fencing was lined with an off white mesh covering that prevented visual access to pool area. LPA also observed 2 windows with access into the currently fenced pool area. No in-water pool alarm was present. LPA did observe a rescue pole and safety ring meeting title 22 AB 2866 regulations. A daily pool inspection safety log was also observed. LPA Waters advised licensee off all corrections needed to be made. Proof of control of property is on file. Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. On this date, 04/18/25, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s 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. LPA will submit the application for capacity increase once the following areCompleted: 1. Wrought iron fence will be 5 feet tall in retaining wall section. 2. Licensee will prevent access to pool area from 2 windows located within the pool area. 3.Gate will be self-latching with a key-lockable device no lower than 60 inches above the ground 4. Wrought iron fencing will be no more than 2 inches from bottom along the fencing in all area. 5.Licensee will install a in-water alarm meeting ASTM Internation Standard F2208 Once all corrections have been verified, the application for a capacity increase to a Large Family Child Care Home will be submitted for approval with a maximum capacity of 12 or 14 with parent notification. Licensee was advised that all corrections must be made to become compliant with Title 22 regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was reviewed with and handed to Natalia Mironova.