Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Cortez arrived at home of Licensee Lyudmila Buchachaya. LPA explained the purpose of today\342\200\231s visit was for an unannounced change of capacity inspection. LPA was greeted and granted access to the home where LPA observed 9 children and 2 assistants. Children were gently playing indoors while others ate snacks. Facilities hours of operation are Monday through Friday 07:00 AM to 06:00 PM.
LPA observed the home layout: kitchen, living room, family room, sitting area, garage, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and fully fenced backyard. Off limits: hallway middle bedroom, laundry room, and garage.
Applicant\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid certification expires 02/2026. Mandated Reporter Training is not offered in the licensees\342\200\231 primary language; therefore she is exempt from the training. All adults in the home have criminal record clearances.
LPA observed all areas of the home. License stated there are no weapons or bodies of water on the premises. Toxins and dangerous items were found inaccessible. Licensee stated fireplace is electric and is barricaded and will remain inaccessible to children. In addition, LPA tested the combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed the stairs to be barricaded to meet Title 22 regulations. LPA observed the fire extinguisher is a 2A10BC classification and meets Title 22 regulations.
LPA discussed capacity and supervision with Licensee. 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. LPA discussed Type A/B citations, open door policy, fire drills, children\342\200\231s personal rights with the Licensee. Licensee understands a current roster of children enrolled must be available and maintained for a period of three years, even after children are no longer attending. Page 1 of 3
Licensee understands that if any structural changes are made to the home, licensing must be notified prior to construction. Licensee understands that if they want to make any off-limit area an on-limits area, licensing must be notified and LPA must do an inspection before children are allowed in the area. Licensee understand that licenses are not transferable, and once licensed, licensees must live in the home and be present for 80% of the operating hours.
LPA reviewed with licensee, 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.
Licensee provided Landlord consent LIC9149 signed by the owner.
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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at:
http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
.
LPA reviewed with Licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the Licensee.
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-andresources/safe-sleep
, as an additional resource.
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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.
On 3/13/24, 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.
Licensee was informed of the
https://MyChildCarePlan.org
site, 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.
Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe
and select the Child Care option to receive email communication
LPA reviewed the Capacity Regulation with Licensee and understands a qualified assistant is required when operating at a large capacity.
Effective today, 07/01/2025, License is approved for a large Family Child Care Home.
This facility is approved for a large family child care home license to serve a capacity of 14. With no more than 3 infants and 11 older, at least 2 school age children, one child at least 6 and one child enrolled in and attending kindergarten, transitional kindergarten or elementary school.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Lyudmila Buchachaya. .
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