Routine inspection·September 18, 2025

On 9/18/2025 at 1:15PM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Luis Gomez met with Licensee, Alina Ivanchykava. The purpose of today\342\200\231s visit was explained and was for an unannounced, annual-random inspection. Present in the home was the license and 2 assistants caring for 13 children. (3 infant-age, 9 children preschool age, and 1 school-age). Per licensee, day and hours of operation are Monday- Friday, 8:00AM \342\200\223 5:30PM. Licensee\342\200\231s home is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 level house. The areas of the home designated for childcare use are: Lower Level: Living Room (Playroom/ Activity room); Bedroom #1 (Napping Room); Bathroom #1; and Outside Patio. The areas of the home designated as off-limits are: Lower Level: Kitchen; Garage Upper Level: Bedroom #1; Bedroom #2; and Bathroom #2. LPA inspected home with the licensee for health and safety hazards. At 1:20PM., the following was observed: Facility was clean, neat, with age-appropriate playthings available for the children. The floors and ground surfaces were clear of obstruction or potential hazards. Fireplace area had been barricaded, and added storage is available for children\342\200\231s belongings. LPA observed accessible furniture, materials, and blocks were in were in good repair, free of sharp corners. The facility has a table/ chair, scaled to the appropriate size, and infant feeding chairs, with detachable table components and broad base legs. For scheduled nap, LPA observed napping mats available in Bedroom #1. LPA advised licensee to ensure napping cribs or play pen is available for infant-age children in care. Facility bathroom (1) was observed clean with faucet and toilet in operating condition. The detergents, compounds, and other items which can pose a danger have been stored in the off-limit areas. Child safety gates had been installed preventing access to off-limit areas including staircase. The home had ventilation, lighting, and was comfortable temperature. Facility has a telephone service; smoke/ carbon monoxide, combination detector in hallway, and fire extinguisher (3A:40BC). (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.) (PAGE 2) At 1:40PM., LPA inspected the Patio Area. Area was enclosed with tall fencing, and sharp corners have been covered. Structure has been anchored, and plaything were in proper repair. At 2:00PM., LPA reviewed the facility records including the children\342\200\231s and staff files. Staff files were reviewed and included the proof of required immunization; Notice of Employee Rights (LIC9052); and Acknowledgement to Report Suspected Child Abuse (LIC9108). At 2:20PM., Based on Record Review, LPA confirmed staff (S1) proof of immunization missing from the facility files. Advisory Note: Technical Violation (LIC9102TV) was issued. Children\342\200\231s files were reviewed and including their: Identification and Emergency Information (LIC700); Notice of Parents Right\342\200\231s (LIC995A); Consent for Medical Treatment (LIC627). The licensee is documenting infant napping conditions during each 15 minutes review. Licensee's Cardiopulmonary / Pediatric First Aid certificates were current, expiring: and 10/2025. Licensee's required mandated reporter training course, AB1207 was current, 9/2026. The licensee is conducting emergency disaster drills every 2 years, with the last drill done on 7/1/2025, having been logged. The required postings were posted in home and include the: License; Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610); and Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights (PUB379). Per licensee, isolation of an ill child is in the Playroom. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 years and over living in the home, person who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employee and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain criminal 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. (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.) (Page 3) LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with licensee and the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep Web page at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesource/child-care-licesning/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on United States consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at http://www.cpsc.gov and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. For IMS information, see PIN 20-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll- free ADA information line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514- 0382 (TTY) and link to publications: Commonly asked questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm 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 tool, please send them 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/inforesource/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . Based on today's inspection, no deficiencies were cited in areas evaluated, according to Title 22, Div. 12 Chap. 3, CA Health and Safety Code of Regulations. An exit interview and facility evaluation reports were discussed with Licensee, Alina Ivanchykava. The signature of this form acknowledges receipt of these documents. During exit interview, the licensee confirmed no registered sex offenders are living in the facility, and LPA completed RSO profile in FAS. Notice of the Site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days.