Routine inspection·June 17, 2025

On 06/17/2025 at 9:20AM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Luis Gomez met with Licensee, Lilia Zhambalova. The purpose of today\342\200\231s visit was explained and was for an unannounced, annual random inspection. Present was the licensee, assistant and volunteer, caring for 9 children. (4 infant-age, 5 preschool-age) Per licensee, infant-age child present is her daughter. Licensee\342\200\231s home is a four bedroom, two bathroom, one level house. Days and hours of operations are: Monday- Friday, 8:00AM- 5:30PM. The areas of the home designated for childcare are: Living Room (Playroom #1); Family Room (Playroom #2); Bedroom #1 (Napping Only); Bathroom #1; and the Outdoor Play Yard. Areas of the home designated as off-limits: Bedroom #2; #3; #4, Bathroom #2, Kitchen ( Pass through only), and Garage. LPA inspected facility indoors and outdoors for health and safety hazards. At 9:25AM., the following was observed: Facility was clean, neat, with age-appropriate playthings available for the children. The floors and ground surfaces were clear of any obstructions or hazards. LPA observed table, chairs, scaled to the appropriate size. Furniture, materials, and supplies inspected were in good repair. For napping services, Child beds and play pens are stored in bedroom #1. Cribs inspected had tight fitted mattress and sheets. LPA reminded licensee to remove items hanging from sides of cribs in bedroom #1. Advisory Note: Technical Violation (LIC9102TV) was issued. Bathroom #1 was observed clean, with faucet and toilet in operating condition. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and item which can pose a danger, have been stored in the off-limit areas. Home was a comfortable temperature, ventilation, and lighting. Home has telephone service; smoke detectors; and fire extinguisher (2A:10BC). At 9:35AM., Based on record review, interview and observation, LPA confirmed volunteer staff, left alone with children during outside play. Advisory Note: Technical Violation (LIC9102TV) was issued. At 9:40AM., Based on observation, LPA confirmed facility does not have functioning carbon monoxide detector. (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.) (PAGE 2) At 9:40AM., LPA inspected the outdoor play yard. Area was completed fenced with plaything in good repair. Home does not have any pools; fishpond; jacuzzi; or other bodies of water. At 10:05AM., LPA reviewed facility records including the children and staff files. The staff files were reviewed and included the proof of completed mandated reporter training course (AB1207). At 10:15AM., Based on record review, LPA confirmed volunteer staff's (S3) proof of immunization missing from the facility records. The children\342\200\231s files were reviewed and included the: Identification and Emergency Information (LIC700); Notification of Parents Rights (LIC995); Immunization Records; and Consent for Medical Treatment (LIC624). At 10:30AM., Based on record review, LPA confirmed children\342\200\231s files (C2, C4, and C7) missing from the facility records. At 10:45AM., Based on record review, LPA confirmed licensee\342\200\231s is not maintaining infant napping logs documenting each 15 minute review. Licensee\342\200\231s cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/ Pediatric First Aid Certification was current, expiring: 4/2026. Licensee mandated reporter training certification (AB1207) on file was current. LPA reminded licensee to conduct an emergency disaster drill every 6 months. Advisory Note: Technical Violation (LIC9102TV) was issued. The required forms are posted in entry and include the: License; Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights (PUB379); and Written Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610). Per licensee, isolation of an ill child is in the living room. (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.) (PAGE 3) 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. 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. Facility was informed of the www.mychildcareplan.org site is a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting to child care providers and resources and referral agencies (R&R) throughout California. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information, see PIN 20-02-CCP. When an IMS is provided, a plan for 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- 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 .(REFER TO 809C., FOR CONT.) (PAGE 4) Based on today's inspection, deficiencies were observed in areas evaluated according to California Title 22, Div. 12 Chap. 3, Health and Safety Code of Regulations and cite on 809D. An exit interview, facility evaluation report and plans for correction were discussed with Licensees, Lilia Zhambalova. Licensee\342\200\231s signature of this form acknowledges the receipt of these documents. During exit interview, licensee confirmed no registered sex offenders are living in the facility, and LPA completed RSO profile. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.