Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elicia Calvillo conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility on 10/24/2024. LPA arrived at the facility at 11:05 AM, identified self and met with Maryam Yousefi Danbali, Licensee, who guided analyst on a tour of the inside and outside of the facility. There were 13 children present at arrival. Present was 1 Staff (S1). LPA provided Licensee with a copy of the LIC125 Entrance Checklist to help facilitate the inspection. Facility operation hours are Monday to Friday from 7:00AM to 11:00PM.
During the inspection LPA called Language Services to interpret in the Licensee primary language. During the call Licensee declined to continue with the interpreter service.
The licensee provided proof of control of property.
The family child care home is a one-story dwelling, includes living room, dining room, kitchen, 3 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms, play room, sleeping room, laundry room and attached garage. Current facility sketch reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that play room, sleeping room, 1 bathroom (near sleeping room) are used for providing care and are accessible to children.
All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. The children use the play room for child care activities and eating. There are tables and chairs, toys and play items that are safe, clean, and appropriate for the ages of the children. The napping room is used for sleeping. There are cribs, cots and bed linens available for children. LPA observed there were 3 cribs with mattresses that were too small for the cribs (photo taken). LPA advised license that the mattress need to fit the crib.
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The kitchen is next to the play room and made inaccessible with the use of child mesh gate secured to the walls. The licensee provides food for children in care. LPA advised Licensee that when food is brought to the facility it must be labeled with child\342\200\231s name and stored properly. There is telephone service via a landline that is used during operation hours.
The outdoor play area is located in the side of the house, is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. LPA observed appropriate toys and other play equipment for children in care. LPA observed that the side yard leads to the another yard behind the house that is not accessible to children. Licensee has items a swing seat and planter box blocking the pathway to the back of the house. LPA advised licensee to block the area from the fence to the planter box (photo taken) to block entry to the back if the house.
Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, laundry room, attached garage, and back yard and made inaccessible by use of door lock to the entrance to the area and by blocking the entrance to the back yard.
LPA did observe a front yard, per Licensee, the front yard is not used for child care activities. Children enter the home from the front door.
Per Licensee, there are no firearms, ammunition, or poisons on the premises. LPA advised Licensee if poisons are kept in the home, they must be in a locked storage area with a lock and key or a combination lock. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.
There are no pets on the premises.
LPA did not observe a fireplace or an open-faced heater.
LPA observed a working fire extinguisher 1:10A BC and advised Licensee the requirement is for a 210A-BC fire extinguisher. There combination smoke detector/ carbon monoxide detector (dining room) and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.
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There are currently no infants in care. 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.
LPA did not observe the following items during the inspection: Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, Trampolines and/or any other item that fall into these categories are not permitted in a family child care facility.
Licensee was reminded that children in care are to be supervised at all times and made aware that children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children.
Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.
Emergency Disaster Plan is not complete., Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted.
LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were incomplete and documented on the LIC857.
An emergency fire/disaster drill has been completed and documented within the last 6 months on 09/15//2024. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 08/02/2023. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 01/23/2025.
There were 1 personnel record for LPA to review and observed files were incomplete and documented on LIC859. Staff #1 was missing proof of TB clearance and was not readily available upon request during the inspection.
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LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children's forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant.
During the exit interview, the Licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home.
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.
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.
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/
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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.
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To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care\302\255 licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.
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
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The following Type B deficiencies for
102417(g)(1) Operation of A Family Child Care Home, 102417(g)(9) Operation of A Family Child Care Home, 102425(a)(4) Infant Safe Sleep, 102416.3(a)(6) Alterations to Existing Building or Grounds, 102417(m)(3) Operation of A Family Child Care Home
and on the attached deficiencies page are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1.
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 result in a civil penalty of $100.00.
Exit interview was conducted with Maryam Yousefi Danbali, Licensee including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role.
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