Routine inspection (3-year)·April 4, 2024

On Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 12:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tanya Washington met with Licensee, Vera Dimova, for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Licensee's adult daughter adult son were present in the home during the inspection. Licensee recently requested to come off inactive status, she did not have any children enrolled since the beginning of COVID pandemic. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Licensee confirmed that there are no new residents or employees since the last inspection. Licensee plans to operate Monday-Friday from 6 AM to 6 PM. Licensee stated that she is willing to accept children on Saturday's if needed. A health and safety evaluation was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limit areas include: entire second floor, all three bedrooms downstairs, garage, shed and laundry room. Licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limits areas. Licensee was reminded that whenever children under five years old are present, she must install a safety gate at the bottom of the stairs to prevent access to second floor. LPA observed that the facility is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair. LPA observed a functioning smoke detector and a full 2A10BC fire extinguisher. The facility has adequate toys that appear to be safe for children to use. The licensee stated there are no weapons or poisons in the home. There is no fireplace in the home. The backyard is fenced and there are no bodies of water. LPA observed a large trampoline in the backyard, Licensee was reminded to follow manufacturing guidelines when it comes to use of the trampoline. LPA went over required forms for children's records and other records pertaining to childcare such as maintaining a children's roster and a fire drill log. Licensee\342\200\231s CPR and First Aid is valid until 03/2026. Licensee is exempt from Mandated Reporter training due to language barrier. LPA verified that the annual fees are current. Licensee 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. PAGE 1. REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC809-C 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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. No deficiencies are observed during today's inspection, During the exit interview, the Licensee Vera Dimova, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Appeal Rights were provided. 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. Licensee understands that licenses are not transferable, and once licensed, licensee must live in the home and be present for 80% of the operating hours. Licensee understands that if an unusual incident occurs; licensing is to be notified via phone call, e-mail or fax within 24 hours and the Unusual Incident Report/LIC 624 shall be submitted within 7 days to remain in compliance. Licensee understands that if any structural changes are made to the home; licensing must be notified PRIOR to construction. Licensee understands that if she wants to make any changes to OFF-limit areas to an ON-limit area, she must notify licensing and LPA must do an inspection BEFORE children are allowed in said area. Licensee understands that children\342\200\231s records are to be maintained according to Title 22 regulations and be accessible to licensing for up to 3 years. 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. REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC809C