Routine inspection·October 29, 2025

On 10/29/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farida Raja, conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection. LPA was granted access to the home by Licensee and explained the nature of today\342\200\231s inspection. Present in the home were licensee, spouse, one assistant and 12 preschool children. Another assistant arrived during the inspection. Licensee was observed to be operating within the ratio and capacity requirements of the license. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. LPA observed all required posted materials near the front entrance to the home. Per licensee, two adults and two minor children reside in the home. LPA obtained an updated Application for a Family Child Care Home License (LIC 279) during today's inspection. Licensee to provide an updated copy of LIC 610A to LPA by 11/07/2025. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. Children were observed to be napping. Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. Furniture, children's toys and napping equipment was observed in good condition. The home has central heating/cooling and ventilation for comfort of children. Licensee uses additional portable air conditioner in the nap room to maintain a comfortable temperature for children. The home is single storey. Off limit areas inside the home: master bedroom, master bathroom, room 2, room 3, kitchen and attached garage. Child gates were used to make areas inaccessible. LPA observed a serviced 3A40BC fire extinguisher near the kitchen area and working smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Weapons in the home were observed to be stored in off limit rooms in locked safes. Ammunition was observed to be stored separately in a locked safe. Licensee has two pet cats and some birds. All detergents, cleaning compounds, poisons, medications, sharp objects and other similar items were observed to be stored inaccessible to children. Licensee understands that smoking is prohibited in the home. Continued on Page 2 The outdoor space and play equipment were observed to be age appropriate and free of hazards. Backyard is fenced and gated. Sandbox was observed to be covered. LPA observed that the five foot mesh fence which completely surrounds the perimeter of the pool does not obscure the pool from view. The mesh fence has no gaps or voids that can allow the passage of a sphere with a diameter equal to or greater than four inches. The access gate leading to the swimming pool swings away from the pool, self-closes with a self-latching device that is no more than six inches from the top of the gate. The hooks that attach the fence together are properly secured. LPA observed, per HSC1596.814 effective January 1, 2025, the swimming pool and jacuzzi have a pool alarm that is compatible with the ASTM International Standard, a life ring with minimum of 17 inches in diameter and labeled as approved by United Stated Coast Guard and a rescue pole with a body hook and minimum length of 12 feet. The pool alarm was tested during today's inspection. LPA observed that the safety equipment was visible from the swimming pool and available for immediate use. LPA reminded Licensee that water tables and wading pools needs to be immediately emptied after use. LPA observed the bathroom used by children was in operating condition. Toilets and faucet are clean and operable. Drinking water is readily available for children in the home via individual water bottles and refilled using filtered water. Licensee states that she provides meals and snacks to the children in care. Licensee understands that any food brought from home shall be labeled with each child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. Licensee states that she uses positive redirection with children as a form of discipline. Licensee states that a child will be isolated in Room 1 if necessary due to illness or communicable disease until pick up by authorized representative. LPA reviewed a current Child Care Facility Roster and Fire/Disaster drill log during today's inspection. Fire/disaster drill was last conducted on 05/02/2025. LPA obtained copy of children's roster. LPA reviewed five children\342\200\231s files during today's inspection all files were observed to be complete with the required forms. Licensee carries daycare insurance and LPA observed a current policy. Licensee is not caring for any infants at this time. LPA provided Licensee with a copy of PIN 20-24-CCP, Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) for infants 12 months and under and a sample 15- minute sleeping infant check form for children under 2 years of age. Continued on 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 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. LPA reviewed three staff files (Licensee and two adult assistants) for the required forms and found them to be current and up to date. A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee has current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification which expires on 02/04/2026. Licensee and staff have the required immunization in file for measles, pertussis and influenza/statement declining influenza. Licensee and staff are current with Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Workers. 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. Supervision of children was discussed with Licensee, and she understands that she or a qualified adult must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. LPA discussed the requirement for Licensee to be present at the facility 80 percent of the hours the facility is in operation and that temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time and a qualified assistant must be present. Licensee understands in absence of a helper her license capacity is reduced to 8 and ratio (age of the children) must be observed. LPA discussed "zero tolerance" related regulations which includes the assessment of an immediate $500 per day civil penalty for any violation of a "zero tolerance" related regulation. A $500 immediate civil penalty is assessed for serious violations such as absence of supervision, accessible bodies of water, accessible firearms, refused entry of licensing staff, presence of an excluded person, and violations that result in illness or injury. An ongoing civil penalty of $100 per day continues until the violation(s) is corrected. Continued on Page 4 Licensee is encouraged to visit the Department\342\200\231s website at https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing to access general updates, resources for providers, regulations, adoptions of new laws, pay annual fees etc. The Department will communicate all new information to providers through Provider Information Notices (PINs). Please sign up to be notified for new PINs at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and visit the Department\342\200\231s website for the latest PINs. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Licensee states that she is not providing any medication or IMS to children at this time. 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 states that she does not transport any day care children. LPA reminded Licensee that if she decides to transport children, children should not be left unattended in parked vehicles and that car seats shall only be used for transportation and shall not be used for sleeping. 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. During the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. As a result of today's inspection, there were no deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Liudmila Bashirova. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. 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 .