Routine inspection·May 31, 2022

On 5/31/2022 at 12:20pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Denise Miranda conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee Ibtisam Al-Dhaif and Licensee\342\200\231s Assistant. An updated LIC279 Application will be mail to LPA no later than 6/3/2022. LIcensee provided the form LIC279B Current children in your home form. The operation days and hours : From Monday to Friday 6:30am to 6:00pm. During this inspection the co-licensee Noor Al-Dhaif was not present. LPA provided copy of lic126 Entrance of Checklist of Family Child Care Home. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. The home is a single-story house with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, front yard, backyard, living-room area, kitchen area, dining-room area, a converted patio on the side of the family room, and a detached garage in the back yard that leads to a back alley. Off limit areas include the 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom at the entrance of the home, living-room, dining-room, kitchen, and the detached garage. LPA observed the detached garage located on the back of the house has a small kitchen and one bathroom. Per Licensee, this are is off-limit to the children in care, front yard. Child care is primarily conducted in front door of the house. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. The fireplace located in the living room (off-limit area) is made inaccessible by a screen and per licensee will not be in use during daycare hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. Furniture was observed with no loose or sharp parts, clean and in good repair. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (818) 235-9139. There are currently 03 infants in care and 02 preschool in care. LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. One car seat was observed at the facility, no child was using. The car seat was located at the living room/dining room off limit area. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. Licensee was advised to barricade all roses located on the front yard. Per licensee, she does not use her front yard to provide care and supervision only for entrance. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed file one file incomplete and one missing file. Licensee was unable to produce proof of for her, co-licensee and her assistant Mandated Reporter Training. Licensee was unable to provide copy of her pediatric CPR/First Aid. There are 01 currently employees and/volunteers at the facility. All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. 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-and-resources/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. Staff interview conducted and documented at 2:18pm. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page, 809 D). Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee. Report, Appeal Rights and Notice of Site Visit were given to Licensee. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee, Ibtisam Al-Dhaif.