Facility-requested visit·April 4, 2024

On 4/4/2024 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Brindha Govindasamy and Monica Mathur conducted an unannounced case management \342\200\223 CAPACITY INCREASE for large family child care home. LPA met with licensee, Mana. During today's inspection, there were 7 children in care (1 Infant, 4 preschool and 2 school age children). Family members residing in the home are licensee and licensee's husband. Day care was in ratio compliance during today's inspection. Fire clearance was approved on 3/21/2024. There is a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working dual smoke and carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed cleaning products under the sink, sharp objects on the counter top in the kitchen were accessible to children. Licensee removed knifes and locked the cabinet that stored cleaning products. Technical violation was given for accessibility to hazardous items in day care use area. Children were not present in the area at time of inspection. LPA observed structural changes have been made by removing a wall dividing previous dining room and Bedroom #2 and converted into a large Living room #1 for day care use. Children were napping in the room at time of inspection. It was noted that Licensee did not notify CCLD office about structural changes. In the pre licensing report of 9/27/23 Licensee was reminded about contacting CCLD prior to making any structural changes in the home. Licensee provided an updated sketch and the living room was approved for day care use Licensee would like to make the Kitchen and Living Room #2 (adjacent to Kitchen) off limits as of today. LPA approved the spaces and marked as off limits. Page 2 On limits Indoor Level 1: Bedroom #1 (infant nap room), Living room #1, Bathroom, Hallway, Family room. Off limit areas : Level 1: Living room #2, Kitchen, Garage, Bathroom in garage, Laundry Area. Level 2: Entire Floor On limit Outdoor: Backyard Off limit Outdoor : Side yard Licensee's CPR First Aid certification expires 12/2024 and Mandated Reporter training valid until 1/21/25. Children files were reviewed and complete. Licensee was reminded that an assistant is needed with a large family childcare home license and whenever an assistant is not present, the licensee will comply with the capacity requirements for a small family childcare home. Parent Notification LIC 9150 must be provided to parents when caring for more than 12 children. Change of capacity application will be approved after submission of Plan of Correction. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Mana Lotfy Rezvani . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days.