Routine inspection·November 20, 2025

On November 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection and met with licensee Noreen Danish Adam . LPA disclosed the purpose of the visit and conducted a comprehensive health and safety inspection, touring both the interior and exterior of the facility. Present during the inspection were the licensee\342\200\231s fingerprint-cleared husband, the licensee\342\200\231s 16-year-old daughter, and one preschool-age child. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM . This single-story home, owned by the licensee, consists of four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a living room, family room, kitchen, front yard, back yard, and a garage . The home was observed to be clean, orderly, and equipped with central heating, air conditioning, and proper ventilation for safety and comfort. On-limit areas: Living room Second bedroom located on the left side of the hallway Front yard Hallway bathroom The isolation area for ill children is the living room , away from other children in care. Off-limit areas: Three bedrooms Kitchen/family room Garage Off-limit areas will be made inaccessible through the use of closed and/or locked doors and by ensuring continuous visual supervision. At 2:20 PM , LPA inspected the front-yard area and confirmed that no pools, hot tubs, or other bodies of water were present, in compliance with child care licensing regulations. The outdoor play area is fully fenced and free from hazards or dangerous conditions. The play area includes small slides with cushioning material underneath to absorb falls, as well as age-appropriate play equipment. The front-yard play area is fenced and secured with a locked gate. The licensee is aware that when children are playing in the front yard, 100% visual supervision is required at all times . See 809-C for continuance. LPA asked the licensee whether she transports children in care. The licensee stated that she does transport children and provided LPA with a copy of her current California Driver\342\200\231s License. LPA also inquired whether firearms are stored in the home. Per the licensee, there are no firearms stored at the facility . LPA inspected the cabinets in the on-limit areas, which include the living room, the second bedroom located on the left side of the hallway, and the hallway bathroom. No hazardous materials or toxins were observed to be accessible to children during today\342\200\231s inspection. LPA tested the dual smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the living room and determined it to be functioning properly. The home is equipped with a pull-down fire alarm system, a working telephone, a first aid kit, and a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher , which meets the standards established by the State Fire Marshal. At 3:45 PM , LPA requested and reviewed the file of one (1) child in care. The file contained Identification and Emergency Information , Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment , and Personal Rights forms. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills once every six months, with the most recent drill conducted on 10/05/2025 . The licensee\342\200\231s Health and Safety training is current, and her CPR and First Aid certification expires in 12/2025 . Additionally, the licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on 11/19/2024 . The facility roster was reviewed and accurately reflects both currently enrolled children and those no longer in care. At approximately 2:20 PM, 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-andresources/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. Effective August 1, 2003, California Law requires Family Child Care Home licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to children\342\200\231s parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624B). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. LPA informed the licensee that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov and encouraged the licensee to email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list. The licensee was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com . See 809-C. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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 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. 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 . The licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. See 809-D for deficiencies cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Noreen Danish Adam .