Routine inspection·September 30, 2025

On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tanya Washington conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection and met with the Licensee, Valeriya Deryabkina. Upon arrival, LPA observed Licensee providing care and supervision to five preschool aged children. At the same time of LPAs arrival, music teacher arrived to teach music to children. Facility is within ratio/ capacity limitations during today's inspection. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 06:00 AM to 11:00 PM. LPA and Licensee toured all areas of the home accessible to children. The off limit areas in the home consist of : master bedroom (Applicant's room), three car garage, (left side of the home occupied by a tenant) and part of the yard directly behind the home. Refer to facility sketch on file. The Applicant acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas. LPA conducted a health and safety inspection and observed that the facility is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair with ventilation. LPA observed the required documents were posted where visible to parents. The facility has equipment and toys safe for children. LPA observed that there were no hazardous items\342\200\224such as cleaning compounds, medications, or sharp objects\342\200\224accessible to children. The fireplace is barricaded and non-operational. The fire extinguisher appeared to be in working condition and accessible. LPA observed the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are properly functioning. The outdoor area is fenced, and the licensee acknowledged that in areas that are not fenced, 100% supervision is required. The licensee stated there are no weapons or poisons on the premises. There are no bodies of water at the property. LPA observed a current children's roster and a fire drill log, the last drill was documented 09/10/2025. LPA reviewed six children\342\200\231s files and observed that all the required documentation was present in each child's file. LPA observed current CPR/First Aid certificate for Licensee which expires 04/2026. Licensee is exempt from Mandated Reporter training due to language barrier. Licensee stated that she does not have any children enrolled under the age of 2 years old, therefore LPA did not check infant safe sleep logs. PAGE 1. REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC809-C All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. The 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 discussed the safe sleep regulations with the 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/ . The 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. 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Valeriya Deryabkina . No deficiencies are cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.