Routine inspection·July 24, 2025

On 07/24/25 at 12:04pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Diana Ortiz conducted an Unannounced Annual random inspection to the above facility. Upon arrival, LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and met with licensee, Samira Kakish. Also present during this inspection, is Co-Licensee\342\200\231s Samir Kakish who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. Adults in the home were discussed, and all have criminal record clearance. There was one day care children present during today\342\200\231s inspection. Licensee states that there are currently one child enrolled. The children's roster was reviewed and is current. Per licensee, the facility\342\200\231s hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7am-7pm. Emergency Disaster Plan, License, and Parents\342\200\231 Rights were posted at the time of inspection. Disaster drill log was also available during today\342\200\231s inspection, last disaster drill conducted on 05/08/25. LIC 126 was provided. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, kids room, dining area, living room, attached garage, and backyard (fenced). The children use living room, one bathroom, dining area, kitchen, kids room, and backyard. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: bedrooms, other bathroom, and attached garage. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. The licensee provides food for children in care. Per licensee, off limit areas are also locked during operating hours, LPA observed doors to be locked. All areas identified on the facility sketch as accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for the safety of the children. There is a working telephone maintained in the home. Page 1 of 4 LPA observed age-appropriate toys, free of loose and sharp parts. LPA observed electrical cover outlets all through the home. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which can pose a danger to children are inaccessible. The Licensee states that there are no poisons in the home. The Licensee does understand that poison must be locked. The Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Personal Rights of children were observed by LPA at time of inspection. Per licensee, the children will have access to backyard area. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. At this time, children are using the back yard for outdoor play time. The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. LPA advised Licensee that outdoor supervision is required at all times. LPA observed age-appropriate toys free of loose and sharp parts available for the children in the backyard and all trees, shrubs, and plants are maintained. Per licensee, they provide breakfast, lunch, PM snack, and dinner for children in care. Per licensee, there are no pets, and LPA did not observe any pets. Sick/isolation is in the living room where the children are separate from other children and wait for parents to pick up. Per Licensee, there are no weapons, firearms in the home and there are no bodies of water around the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water around the premises or firearms/weapons at time of inspection. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in operable condition. Per Licensee, First Aid kit is kept in the child care room, LPA observed First Aid kit and was inventoried for necessary supplies. The Licensee has current Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles was readily available during today\342\200\231s inspection. The Licensee has also taken the Mandated Reporter Training __CPR Expires on: 10/2025 \342\200\224Fire Extinguisher was last serviced on: 07/07/25 \342\200\224Mandated Reporter AB1207 Completed: 11/20/25 Page 2 of 4 \342\200\224Children records and required licensing forms were discussed as well as mandated child abuse reporting and criminal record clearance requirement. The following were discussed: Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours. NO smoking, NO infant walkers, NO Johnny jumpers, NO saucer chairs, NO incline sleepers and any other item that falls into that category are permitted in the facility. Effective January 1, 2010, licensees of family childcare homes are required to ensure that at least one staff member with current training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is on site at all times when children are present. LPA reviewed and issued the LIC 311D - Forms/Records to Keep in Your Family Child Care Home. Mandatory Forms for the children\342\200\231s files and staff files, requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills and documentation were discussed. Role and responsibilities of being a Mandated Reporter were reviewed. The Licensee was advised how to access forms and Regulations online at www.ccld.ca.gov . Licensee was made aware that it is his/her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. 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 . Licensee (or facility representative) 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. Page 3 of 4 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/ . MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Centers and Family Child Care Homes Licensee [or facility representative] 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. During the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. The facility was found in compliance per Title 22 regulations, there will be no deficiencies cited today 07/24/25 A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee (or facility representative), Samira Kakish. Page 4 of 4