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Inspection visit

Follow-up on corrections

YOUSEFI DANBALI FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 1974942473 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On February 6, 2026, at approximately 10:30 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Janet Gil, conducted a Case management inspection and met with the licensee, Maryam Danbali. The purpose of the inspection was explained to the licensee. Present during LPA\342\200\231s visit included licensee, spouse and 9 children (2 infants and 7 preschoolers). The deficiencies being cited are for disclosures to, or observations made by, both the Los Angeles Police Department and an Investigations Branch investigator. During interviews conducted, Staff 1 and Staff 2 disclosed that since 2023, Ensieh Zare has assisted with the care and supervision of day care children. According to Ensieh Zare, she assisted on three occasions (dates unknown). A record review of the persons with Criminal Background Clearance associated to the family child care home show that Ensieh Zare does not have Criminal Background Clearance. Based upon both interviews conducted and record review, a Type A citation and a civil penalty in the amount of $300 is being assessed in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. During review of video footage, the IB investigator noted that the day care facility had one indoor camera located in the napping room. The camera was positioned above the diaper changing table and recorded the exposure of children\342\200\231s bodies, including their genitalia, during diaper changes. The camera also captured audio. As this is a violation of children\342\200\231s personal rights, a Type A citation is being issued on this day in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Also during review of video footage, the IB investigator observed S1 changing C1\342\200\231s diaper. In the footage, S1 was seen handling C1 in a manner that appeared careless and rough. As this is a violation of children\342\200\231s personal rights, a Type B citation is being issued on this day in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Continue On Page 2... Page 2 Continued... LPA Janet Gil informed the Licensee Maryam Danbali that this report dated 02/06/26 documents two Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days, as there are immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Janet Gil informed Licensee Maryam Danbali to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 02/06/26 that documents any Type A citations 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. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Maryam Danbali.

Citations

3 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.

  • CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE

    102370(d)(1) Criminal Record Clearance (d)All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed facility: (1)Obtain a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by the Department. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted and observations, Ensieh Zare(Assistant) worked 3 times from 2023-2024 in the facility without a criminal record clearance, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    102423(a)(1) Personal Rights (a)Each child receiving services from a family childcare home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived... These rights include...(1)To be treated with dignity in his/her personal relationship with staff and other persons. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of video footage, the IB investigator noted that the day care facility had one indoor camera located in the napping room. The camera was positioned above the diaper changing table and recorded the exposure of children’s bodies, which poses a potintial health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.

  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    102423(a)(4) Personal Rights (a)Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived... These rights include... (4) To be free from ... unusual punishment, ...humiliation,… coercion, threat... or otheractions of a punitive nature, ...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on review of video footage, the IB investigator noted that licensee handled a child in a manner that appeared careless and rough which poses a potential health, safety, and personal rights risk to children in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 6, 2026 inspection of YOUSEFI DANBALI FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a other inspection of YOUSEFI DANBALI FAMILY CHILD CARE on February 6, 2026. 3 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to YOUSEFI DANBALI FAMILY CHILD CARE on February 6, 2026?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (2 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "102370(d)(1) Criminal Record Clearance (d)All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Saf..."

What type of inspection was this?

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

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