Routine inspection·September 12, 2023

On 09/12/23 at 8:45 am, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Ashley Akinleye and Christina Watts arrived at the home for an unannounced Required - 1 year inspection / random inspection. LPAs met with Mamoona Haq. There were nine preschool children in care during the inspection. This family childcare home operates Monday - Friday 9:00am- 2:00pm (9:00am-4:00pm). Licensee states she cares for ages 3-5. LPAs verified that the licensee's phone number and email address on file are correct. LPAs toured the home with Mamoona Haq, to conduct a health and safety inspection. The home is a single story home, and consists of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, and garage. LPAs observed that the home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort of children in care. The on-limit areas include the living room, main entrance/front door, one bathroom, one bedroom, kitchen, and main area of backyard. The off-limit areas include two bedrooms, both sides of backyard, and backyard fountain. These areas are made inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors, gates, and visual supervision. The on limits bedroom is used for isolation of sick children, away from other children in care. The fireplace in the living room is blocked to prevent access by children. The back yard is used for outdoor play and the yard is fully fenced. LPAs did not observe any hazards or dangerous conditions in the yard. LPAs observed an ample supply of age-appropriate toys, equipment and activities available for children both indoors and outdoors and observed that they are in good condition. LPAs did not observe any bodies of water, toxins, medications or hazardous items that would be accessible to children. LPAs observed that there is a fountain in the backyard with no water in an on limits area. Licensee states there will be full supervision if/when children are present near the fountain. The licensees stated that there are no firearms on the premises. The home is equipped with fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, a working carbon monoxide detector, working smoke detector, working telephone, and first aid kits and supplies. Licensee has proof of current CPR/First aid certificates, which expire on 7/15/24. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 5/12/23. LPAs observed all of the required forms are posted. LPAs reviewed children's files, staff files and obtained a copy of the current roster. Report Continues on 809-C 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 . Licensee Mamoona Haq 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. LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Mamoona Haq 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. LPAs also informed licensee [or 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. LPA reminded the licensees that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items are not allowed in family childcare homes. LPAs provided the main office number for the Oakland Regional Child Care office (510) 622-2602 for the licensees to call and report injuries or unusual incidents and reviewed the form to follow up in writing within 7 days of the injury/unusual incident. The licensees were encouraged to periodically review regulations, guidelines and Provider Information Notices (PINs) on the website www.ccld.ca.gov . Report Continues on 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 Mamoona Haq 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 Mamoona Haq, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. LPAs reminded the licensee that the mandated reporter training is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years at www.mandatedreporterca.com . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Mamoona.