Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On March 27, 2024 at 9:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Indira Loza arrived at the facility for an announced prelicensing inspection. LPA met with applicant Donya Alizadeh Rad. Living in the home are the applicant, her fingerprint cleared partner (Aydin Shatrian), and her minor daughter. The applicant plans to operate Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm.
LPA toured the home with the applicant, to conduct a health and safety inspection. LPAs observed that it is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort of children. The home is one story and consists of a living room, kitchen, dining room, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a front yard, and a backyard. There is also a detached garage with a storage shed and a large yard with three (3) chickens, which wraps around and behind the fenced backyard; this area is fully fenced off from access to the tenants with a locked gate and door.
The
Off Limit Areas
are the first bedroom on the right, the front yard, the entire left side of the backyard where the fruit trees are, the detached garage, and the large yard that wraps around the applicant's backyard, and both sides of the house. The off limits areas are made inaccessible by gate, closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision.
The
On Limit Areas
are the kitchen, living room, two bathrooms, two back bedrooms, and the backyard.
Isolation Area -
back bedroom on the right
The applicant completed the preventative health and safety training which includes 1 hour of nutrition and lead component and the CPR and First Aid training which expires on 11/5/2024. The Applicant has a current Mandated Reporter Certificate which expires on 7/5/2025. LPA verified that the applicant does not have access to the yard where the garage is, and the yard that wraps around the applicant's backyard. LPA verified that the landlord prohibits the applicant from entering the garage and the yard next to the garage. The applicant sent a letter written by the landlord stating that the applicant does not have access to the yard
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LPA reviewed all of the forms required for the children's files, facility file, posting and other information related to Licensing and the care of children. LPAs left copies with the applicant. LPAs advised the applicant of where to obtain additional copies of the forms. LPAs reminded the applicant that the required documents must be visible for the public at all times during hours of operation. A copy of the Entrance Checklist (LIC126) was provided to the applicant.
LPA reviewed children's personal rights and the applicant advised that she understands that children's personal rights should not be violated and no corporal punishment. LPA reminded the applicant that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items are not allowed in family child care homes. LPA reviewed fire/earthquake drill information, and how to complete the drill log. LPA demonstrated how to fill out the immunization record for children's files, discussed the applicant's responsibility to ensure the records are up to date and have discussions with parents/guardians if they are not, and advised that it does not need to be done if children are enrolled in school. LPA reminded the applicant to report any injuries requiring medical attention or unusual incidents to the Oakland Regional Child Care office. LPA reviewed the form to follow up in writing within 7 days of the injury/unusual incident. The applicant was encouraged to periodically review regulations, guidelines and PINS on the website
www.ccld.ca.gov
.
LPA verified that the applicant, and all other adults living in the home, have a criminal record clearance and are associated to the license. Applicant 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, 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.
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) 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
.
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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 applicant 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.
On March 27, 2024 the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s 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.
Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care 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
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe
and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.
Because the applicant 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).
LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes,
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children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant.
LPA verified that the portable cribs have a tight fitting sheet, The play structure in the backyard was anchored to the ground, the stairs in the backyard had a gate making them inaccessible to children, and the required parent board was posted in an area easily visible to parents. LPA verified that the garage is used for storage and the entire yard on the left side is fenced and inaccessible to children. LPA also received a letter written by the landlord stating that the applicant does not have access to the fenced yard.
A License for a small Family Child Care, with a maximum capacity of 8, is granted effective today, March 27, 2024.
Exit interview conducted.
Report reviewed and provided to Licensee Donya Alizadeh Rad.
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