Routine inspection·May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM, Licensing Program Manager Amanda and Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Andrea Cortez arrived at the home of Galina Boyko for the purpose of annual inspection. LPM, LPA were greeted by assistant Anglina Bezrukima and were granted access to the home. licensee was not home upon arrival assistant called informing of our presences. Licensee arrived at 11:37AM stated was at the store LPA explained the nature of our inspection. Licensee guided LPM, LPA through the on limit of the home. A health and safety inspection was conducted inside and out. This facility is a single story home which contains four bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 play rooms, dining room, living room, kitchen, laundry room, garage, front yard play area fenced, backyard fenced, and side yard enclosed play area. The off-limit areas will consist of the left wing which has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, laundry room, and garage. Licensee acknowledged that children must never enter these areas. LPA observed the required postings, a working phone, 2A10BC fire extinguisher, and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. LPA asked to view firearm weapons and ammunition in the home and observed them to be properly locked separately from each other. LPA did not observe bodies of water at the facility. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Licensee understands that poisons must be made inaccessible by a key or combination lock. Fireplace and stairs are barricaded to prevent access by children. Outdoor play space is fenced. 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. LPA reviewed 6 children\342\200\231s files and observed them to be complete. A current roster is being maintained, and fire and disaster drills are documented. Licensee\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR/First Aid was verified and expires 3/2026, and AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training was verified and expires 3/25/27. In addition, assistant 1 Olena Semenova. Pediatric CPR/ First Aid certification was verified expires 3/2026 and Mandated Reporter was verified and expires 1/20/2026. Assistant 2 Anglina Bezrukima Mandated Reporter was verified and expires 3/11/2027. 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. 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, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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 are 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 child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. No deficiencies were cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Galina Boyko. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. 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 . 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 . LPA reviewed with applicant 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 LPA consulted applicant regarding the following topics; new upcoming regulations, Type A vs. Type B deficiencies, complaints, LPA\342\200\231s right to interview children without parental consent, civil penalties, incidental medical services, placement of detergents, placement of poisons, placement of medicines, announced vs. unannounced inspections, posting requirements, unusual incident reports, licensing file management, fire drills, 80% supervision, 100% supervision, fingerprint clearances, advertising, mandated reporting and best practices. LPA consulted the applicant regarding personal rights. Applicant understands that corporal, physical and/or unusual forms of punishment is never allowed toward day care children or their own children during day care hours. LPA provided the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov , so the applicant can obtain updated licensing information, new regulations and access forms. LPA advised applicant of their responsibility to stay current regarding new regulations. LPA advised applicant to sign up for the quarterly updates provided by the Childcare Advocates Program. LPA provided the link https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Community-Care-Licensing/subscribe for the applicant to sign up for the updates. http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm