Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) Mandeep Kaur conducted an unannounced Case Management- Licensee Initiated inspection with Licensee, Zhanna Atabekova. The purpose of today's inspection: address the Application for a Large Family Child Care Home license (Capacity Change) that the Licensee submitted to the Department on September 30,2025. Licensee is currently licensed for Small Family Child Care Home (FCCH). Licensee has been licensed since 05/02/2024; therefore, she has at least one year of experience as a family child care provider to apply for a Large FCCH. A fire Clearance for Large Family Child Care Home was granted on 11/12/2025.
LPA observed two infant children were present in the home during today’s inspection. Also present during today's inspection were licensee's one assistant(S1), friend/assistant(S2) and licensee's daughter in law(A1). Licensee stated that licensee and her friend/assistant(S2) are only adults residing in the home. Licensee's daughter in law(A1) translated for Licensee during today's inspection. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The Licensee completed the Preventative Health and Safety Child Care Training on 01/18/2024 and a copy of the certification is on file. The Licensee has proof of Pediatric CPR and First Aid training completed on 01/22/2024, is on file. A copy of current TB test, flu , MMR, and Tdap vaccinations for the Licensee are on file. Licensee has current completion of the Mandated Reporter Training certificate (AB1207) completed on 04/02/2024 on file.
Updated version of Application for a Family Child Home License(LIC 279) was obtained during today's inspection. The licensee provided proof of control of property.
Because the licensee rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The applicant obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149).
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Applicant does not have liability insurance at this time and has Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance for Family Child Care Home (LIC 282) for all enrolling families unless she obtains liability insurance in the future. All individuals subject to a criminal record review have obtained a criminal record and child abuse index clearances prior to today's inspection.
LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the facility with Licensee during today's inspection.
LPA observed the home is a single-story home with three (3) bedrooms, (2) bathrooms, living room, kitchen with dining area, garage, and backyard. There is a working telephone in the home. The home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety & comfort.
LPA observed a barricaded fireplace in the living room. There are no stairs and no wall heaters inside the home. The off-limit areas inside the home are: Bedroom 1 with bathroom, laundry room, work room and attached garage.
Off limit areas outside the home: front yard, barricaded air conditioner unit (located in the backyard), left/right side sections of the backyard, and right back portion of the backyard.
There are safe and age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the children in the home. The Licensee has a designated area in the home (bedroom 2) where a child(ren) can be isolated if exhibiting signs of illness. The home has at least 1 working smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the home. The Licensee has one fully charged fire extinguisher (3A40BC) inside the home. The Licensee stated she does not have any pets or weapons in the home. All cleaning compounds and medications are adequately stored in a cabinet located in laundry room inaccessible to children. LPA reminded Licensee that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items are not allowed in Family Child Care Homes. The Applicant has a first aid kit in the home, with sufficient emergency supplies, including a no-touch thermometer.
Kitchen tour: LPA observed the refrigerator and freezer in the home are clean. The Licensee provides the food if needed and understands that food and any bottles served to the children need to be labeled with their names. The Licensee understands that any food/drink which is brought by parent(s) of day care child(ren) must be properly labeled with the child(ren) name and properly stored or refrigerated.
Bathroom tour: LPA observed the bathroom toilet and faucet are clean, safe, and operable. The shower is free of any hazards. All shampoos, soap, medication, mouthwash, perfumes, razors, cleaning products, air fresheners, and nail polish/remover are inaccessible to the children.
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Outdoor tour: LPA observed the outdoor backyard of the home is fenced, safe, and secure for the children. There are no bodies of water in the backyard. LPA reminded Licensee to dump any water that collects in the containers. Licensee was advised that outdoor play shall be supervised at all times.
Forms of discipline to be used by Licensee: talking to children and redirecting. The Licensee understands that children's personal rights should not be violated; including no corporal punishment, supervision of children, transportation of children, requirements for reporting suspected child abuse, unusual incidents/injuries, heat related illnesses, and requirements for assistant/substitute were also discussed with the Licensee during today's inspection.
This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. For IMS information, see
PIN22-02-CCP
. A Plan of Operation that includes 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) OR (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
.
Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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 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 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.
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On this date, 10/07/2025, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.
LPA discussed the Large Family Child Care Home Ratio and Forms/Records to Keep in Large Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted.
Licensee was informed of the
MyChildCarePlan.org
site, a consumer education website that helps families
obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs)
throughout California.
Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and
stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other
important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe
and select the Child
Care option to receive email communication.
No deficiency issued during today's investigation. Appeal rights were provided.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Zhanna Atabekova. LPA advised Licensee that Large Family Child Care Home license will be issued effective November 18, 2025.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.