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25 | On October 4, 2023., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Van conducted an annual inspection at Licensees Lyuba Shkolnik and Yanina Nemirovskaya’s facility. LPA was greeted by the Licensee’s helper, Victoria Goloborodko. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection to the Licensee’s helper and was given access to the property. Upon entering the home, LPA observed the helper supervising 9 preschool-age children by herself. The facility did not meet the license capacity and limitation. During the inspection, Licensee Lyuba Shkolnik came home. Approximately 30 minutes later, the co-licensee Yanina Nemirovskaya also came home. All adults living or working in the house had undergone a criminal background check. The physical layout of the property remained unchanged, with the same off-limits and childcare areas. Daycare areas are on the ground floor, room #1, room #2, room #3, 2 bathrooms, backyard, and the kitchen. OFF limit areas the entire second floor and garage. The hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 7:30 am - 6:00 pm. All restricted daycare areas have been appropriately blocked off from the children.
LPA inspected the Licensee's childcare areas for any potential health and safety concerns. The childcare environment was clean, organized, and conducive to age-appropriate activities such as imaginary and manipulative play. The home was equipped with proper heating, lighting, and ventilation, and no defects or situations that could endanger children in care were detected. Additionally, the facility had a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and a functional phone. The fireplace was observed barricaded using a children's bookshelf. A fully stocked first aid kit was also available for any children in need. According to the Licensees, no firearms, weapons, or pets were on the premises, and no baby walkers, bouncers, or similar equipment were used in the daycare. The Licensees were informed that smoking is prohibited in family childcare facilities.
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