Routine inspection·October 19, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Leilani Curtis visited the facility to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with director Nadezda Guseva and proceeded to tour the facility. LPA provided the LIC 125, Entrance Checklist to the director. Also present were a total of 24 children with 3 staff members. The director\342\200\231s daughter, Licensee Anastasia Golopapenko translated for the director via telephone. The director\342\200\231s primary language is Russian. Staff member Tatiana Kuznetcova also translated for the director. Appropriate ratios and capacity were observed. Staff members have the required background clearances and are associated to the facility. No excluded individuals are present. Furniture and age appropriate equipment is in good condition indoors and outdoors. Children's toilets and hand washing facilities are sanitary. Rooms are safe and clean. Food preparation area is clean, food and beverages are stored in covered containers at 45 degrees F or less if required, and storage containers for solid waste are covered. Drinking water is readily accessible inside and outside the classroom. LPA observed cleaning solutions and ammonia stored on the floor of an unlocked closet. Medications are kept in a safe place inaccessible to children. The outdoor play area is fenced. Playground equipment is in safe condition, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. There is no high climbing equipment such as swings or slides. The outdoor play area has canopies used for shade. There are no bodies of water or weapons at this facility. Fire drills are being conducted every 6 months. There is an operational carbon monoxide detector at the facility. First Aid/CPR certifications were reviewed and are in compliance. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. An IMS plan is on file with Community Care Licensing. The director states that there are currently no children enrolled who require Incidental Medical Services. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . Admission agreement, emergency information and medical assessment forms were reviewed for some children. LPA reviewed five children\342\200\231s files and all five children were missing the Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, LIC627. LPA observed that today\342\200\231s sign in/sign out sheets were missing two parent/guardian signatures. Staff records contain documentation of education, training, and/or experience. One staff member does not have a medical assessment/health screening or TB test on file. The director states that the facility no longer provides meals to children. The children bring meals/lunch from home. LPA reviewed the following with director Guseva: California Department of Public Health Covid-19 Guidance for Child Care Providers and Programs dated 10/11/22 . LPA obtained an updated Emergency Disaster Plan for Child Care Centers- LIC610A, Personnel Report-LIC500, a copy of fire drill log and Parent Handbook. See LIC809D for cited deficiencies. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process . Director Guseva was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Guseva. The director\342\200\231s daughter, Licensee Anastasia Golopapenko translated this report for the director via telephone.