Facility-requested visit·April 29, 2025

On April 29, 2025 at approximately 8:30AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katie Krenn conducted an unannounced case management visit at the facility. LPA met with Licensee, Natalia Dontova and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during the visit was Licensee, one helper, and five children (three infants and two preschool children). The licensee currently has a small license and is operating within the capacity limits and ratios during today's visit. Licensee submitted an application for an increase in capacity. Fire clearance was granted on April 22, 2025. With applicant, LPA inspected the entire home, inside and outside, for health and safety hazards. The home is a one level home that consists of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, or bodies of water on the property. DAY CARE AREAS the living room (main play area), bedroom #2 (napping room), bedroom #3 (planned additional napping area), bathroom #2, the backyard, and an accessory dwelling unit (classroom). OFF LIMIT AREAS the kitchen, dining room, bedroom #1, bathroom #1, and garage. Off limit areas are made inaccessible with child safety door handles and installed child safety gates. LPA observed that all required documents, such as the facility license, the Notification of Parental Rights, and the Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, were displayed and visible to the public. LPA observed the day care area to be clean and safe. Day care areas were observed to be equipped with a variety of toys, materials and furniture that were age appropriate. LPA observed electrical outlets made inaccessible with safety covers. LPA observed that the fireplace was made inaccessible with furniture. continued on page 2 Page 2 LPA and Licensee inspected the home for any health or safety hazards. There is a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, a fully stocked first aid kit, and a backpack with emergency evacuation supplies present in the home. LPA observed combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in all the indoor daycare areas. Electrical outlets are covered or blocked by furniture when not in use. Poisons, cleaning detergents, and other chemicals are stored inaccessible to children in care. This facility provides breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. LPA reviewed a copy of the menu and saw that it included fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Per licensee, menus are provided weekly to parents. The backyard is surrounded by a fence and features a variety of outdoor play equipment, all of which are in excellent condition. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, swings, slides, and similar equipment were observed to be cushioned with artificial grass. A portion of the backyard area is shaded. LPA reviewed children's files and found all the required documents. LPA reviewed the staff files and found all required documents. LPA reminded licensee that all staff must do the Childcare Mandated Report Training every two years and that CPR/First Aid also must be renewed every two years. LPA discussed capacity and ratio requirements for a large Family Child Care Home (FCCH) with Licensee during the visit. Licensee is aware that if a helper is not present, they must comply with the capacity and ratio requirements of a small FCCH. LPA also discussed Safe Sleep Requirements, Discipline Policy, Medications, Allergies, and Disaster Drills. LPA reminded applicant emergency disaster drills are to be conducted and documented at least once every six months. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at 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/\342\200\214inspection-process. continued on page 3 Page 3 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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [facility representative] 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. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 licensed Family Child Care Home. 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. LPA to recommend approval of a large license effective April 29, 2025. . No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Natalia Dontova.