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Inspection visit

Routine inspection (3-year)

GHAFARI-MOBARHANI FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 1974039784 citations on this visit
4 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 08/19/2025 Program Analyst (LPA), Judy Laureano conducted an unannounced Annual 3 year Required Inspection at above mentioned facility. LPA was greeted by Licensee Maryam Ghafari-Mobarhani who lead LPA on a tour of the home. LPA observed 6 children present during today\342\200\231s inspection. Based on documents reviewed and observation, licensee had a total of 5 infants present during today's inspection 08/19/2025. LPA verified dates of birth of all children present today. Licensee was informed that she must come into capacity during the course of the inspection. LPA cited 1 deficiency cited during today\342\200\231s visit in accordance to the California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. The hours of operations are Monday to Friday open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. License confirmed homes care for children ages 6 months to 5 years old. Facility is licensed for a Large Family Child Care license with a max capacity of 12 children. The home is located in a multi unit lot. Home was observed with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, dining room and kitchen area. An enclosed back yard was observed and inspected. Licensee confirmed bedroom 2 is OFF LIMITS to the children in care and door remains locked during the hours of operations and/or while children are present. Page 2 As on you enter the home you are led to the living room area, designated as day care space. LPA observed age-appropriate materials such as toys, puzzles and a variety of soft toys. LPA observed children\342\200\231s size table and chairs. Licensee confirmed that children nap in the living room. LPA observed a barricaded open face heater in the living room space. Parent board was observed in the living room area. LPA provided licensee with the most up to date posting to ensure Licensee is displaying the most current information. Dining room area was observed with soft toys and a changing table station. A small hallway was observed that leads to bedroom 1 and bedroom 2. Bedroom 1, closest to the living room space has been designated a day care space; area was observed and inspected. Bathroom that children use is located down the small hallway. LPA observed and inspected the toilet, sink and bathroom area. LPA reminded licensee to ensure all toiletries are made inaccessible to the children in care and/or while children are present. The licensee was informed that any changes to ages, hours and days of operation shall be submitted to the department via signed LIC 279, for approval prior to initiation of changes. Kitchen was observed and inspected. Knives and sharp objects were observed inaccessible to the children in care. LPA observed one safety gates between the dining room and kitchen, making the kitchen inaccessible to the children in care. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Licensee confirmed that home is open to take in children that need incidental medical services. LPA discussed incidental medical services with Licensee. Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child\342\200\231s physician. Medication should be in its original content with current prescription with all necessary LIC forms completed. LPA observed licensee test the smoke detector and carbon monoxide in the home. A working fire extinguisher was observed in the daycare space. LPA reminded licensee that fire extinguishers need to be service annually and proof of such service needs to be available for LPA\342\200\231s review. Page 3 Licensee confirmed that fire drills and earthquake drills are completed at the home. LPA recommended Licensee to add additional information such as number of children and time drill was completed. Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall kept at the family child care home. Licensee stated families are required and provide all meals and snacks. LPA discussed the importance of maintaining a system where allergies and food restrictions are noted. LPA encouraged licensee to contact their local resource and referral agency, Connections for Children, to inquire about the different resources and professional development opportunities available. Adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort were observed in the space. The home has a working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number and email address. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Safe Sleep regulations were discussed due to program being available for infant care. There is one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Provider physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. LPA discussed the importance of maintaining a current sleep log for all children under the age of 24 months. Safe Sleep log was not available for review, Type B citation was issued. Licensee agrees to create a sleep log for all children under the age of 24 months and send copy to LPA via email. Licensee\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid was reviewed and observed with an expiration date of Mandated Reporter Training was taken 03/2026. Proof of immunization, MMR and Tdap was not available for reviewed, Type B citation was issued. Mandated Reporter Training was not available for review; Type B citation was issued. Page 4 LPA discussed the importance of creating a file for licensee that includes all the necessary LIC documents, including but not limited to, First Aid and CPR, Mandated Reporter Training, Immunizations- MMR and tdap, TB clearance, and Flu Vaccine and/or waiver. LPA reviewed 6 children\342\200\231s file and observed files complete with all the necessary CCL forms. LPA provided licensee with current forms for children\342\200\231s records. LPA discussed all necessary forms needed in each staff file and children\342\200\231s file. LPA provided licensee with a current copy of the LIC 311D and LIC 126 to use as a reference when auditing files; documents were provided during today\342\200\231s inspection. 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 . Family Child Care Homes 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. LPAs 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. Page 5 Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations and Health and Safety Code, A type A deficiency is cited. LPA Judy Laureano informed licensee Maryam Ghafari-Mobarhani that this report dated 08/19/2025 documents 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Laureano informed the licensee Maryam Ghafari-Mobarhani to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 08/19/2025 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. The notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will results in a civil penalty of 100.00. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and appeals rights was provided to Licensee Maryam Ghafari-Mobarhani.

Citations

4 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • STAFFING RATIO AND CAPACITY

    Based on observation and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having 5 children under the age of 24 months in care during today's inspection, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102425(j)(2)(D)(c)Type B

    Based on record review and Licensee's interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having a Sleeping Log for all infants in care, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having proof of Mandated Reporter Training, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Family Day Care Homes

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in proof of MMR and Dtap/ Tdap on file, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the August 19, 2025 inspection of GHAFARI-MOBARHANI FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of GHAFARI-MOBARHANI FAMILY CHILD CARE on August 19, 2025. 4 citations were issued: 1 Type A (serious) and 3 Type B.

Were any citations issued to GHAFARI-MOBARHANI FAMILY CHILD CARE on August 19, 2025?

Yes, 4 citations were issued (1 Type A, 3 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on observation and record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in having 5 children und..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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