Routine inspection·August 18, 2025

On 08/18/2025 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Soleil Marx met with Licensee , Inna Burakovska, for the purpose of conducting an unannounced annual inspection. During the inspection there was a census of ten children in care being supervised by the licensee and 2 assistants. Ages of children were verified during file review to ensure ratio/capacity were adhered to. Facilities hours of operation are Monday through Friday 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM. A health and safety inspection was conducted in the areas accessible to children. The re are no off-limit areas within the home. LPA observed a working telephone, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher within the home. LPA observed home was safe, sanitary, and orderly. LPA observed that hazardous items such as detergents, cleaning compounds, medication, sharp utensils, and other items that could pose a danger to children in care, are properly stored out of children's reach. LPA observed a variety of age-appropriate toys, equipment, and materials available to children within the home and backyard. LPA observed personal rights requirements being followed. Licensee stated there are no poisons, weapons, firearms, or bodies of water on the premises . Licensee understands that if there are any poisons in the home, all poisons must be locked with a key lock or combination lock. LPA observed that the play yard/crib used for a 23 month old to nap contained blankets and the nap door was shut during nap time, preventing visual supervision, which violates safe sleep requirements. LPA observed 15 minute sleep checks documented for infants under 2 years old. 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 informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission 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. LPA reviewed facility, staff, and children's records. LPA observed all required postings were posted and visible to authorized representatives. LPA observed a complete children's roster maintained and a fire drill log with drills being conducted and documented at least every six months. The last fire drill was conducted 08/2025. LPA reviewed records of children\342\200\231s files and verified all files contained the required licensing forms. LPA reviewed records of Licensee's and assistant files and verified all files contained the required licensing forms and documentation. LPA verified both Licensee's and assistants have current EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid training and current Mandated Reporter Training. Licensee understands both CPR and mandated reporter training's\342\200\231 must be completed every two years. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. 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. 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 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 . During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA determined the facility to be in violation of Title 22 Regulations regarding safe sleep for infants. Two type A deficiencies are being cited on 809-D. Licensee was informed that this report dated 08/18/2025 documents two Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. The Licensee shall also provide a copy of this licensing report to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Licensee has been provided with appeal rights. During the exit interview, the licensee, Inna Burakovska, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and the RSO profile was completed in FAS. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Inna Burakovska . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.