Routine inspection·October 13, 2025

On 10/13/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kamile Martin conducted an unannounced required annual inspection to the above facility. A risk assessment was conducted upon entry. LPA met with Licensee Helen Fawaz, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. There were 4 children and 2 adults present during visit. Per Licensee, there is currently 5 children enrolled. A current children\342\200\231s roster was available for review. The hours of operation are M-F 8am -5pm. Licensee provides meals breakfast , lunch and snack an is on the meal program. Children do not have any allergies and do not provide their own meals. This is a two story home which consists of 6 bedrooms, 3 restrooms, living room, dining/kitchen, play room, front yard, garage, and back yard (fenced). The children have access to playroom, 1 bathroom, and front yard. The licensee states that 4 adults and 3 children currently live in the home. Per Licensee, there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. Home does have a fenced pool in the off limits back yard and 1 pet cat. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include all 6 bedrooms, 2 restrooms, kitchen, back yard and garage. LPA toured all areas used by children during this visit. Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours** The Licensee does understand that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection. LPA observed cleaning compounds and poisons are NOT accessible to children. Medications were observed to be inaccessible to children. The restroom that children use was observed to be sanitary. There is telephone service via cellphone that stays at the facility during operation hours. The home is observed to be clean and orderly with central ac and heat. There are toys available for children. Per licensee, the children nap in the play room on cots stored in the closet. Page 1 of 4 LPA observed the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher, per licensee she had the extinguisher serviced and the tag indicated it was serviced on 10/1/25. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months, and document the date and time of each drill. Last drill was conducted on 7/4/2025. Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home. Per licensee transportation is not provided to children. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster and the Facility License and care seat safety poster were observed to be posted on the parent board in the play room. Currently, children are using the front yard for outdoor play time . The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced adequately. LPA observed the outdoor yard to have appropriate toys and other materials for children to use . LPA did observe a fenced pool in the back yard. LPA checked the gateit is observed to be self latching. Per Title 22, pool gates shall swing close and self-latch. LPA observed pool ring and pole are US Coast Guard approved. And License demonstrated the pool alarm for LPA . LPA did not observe any objects that can pose a danger to children in the outdoor front yard. A swing set was observed to be in good repain as well as the slide apparatus with outdoor toys and materials were inspected for sharp or loose objects that can pose danger to children. At 1:45 pm, children and adult records were reviewed. The licensee has completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The licensee Pediatric First Aid and CPR expired on 8/26/2026 . There are first aid supplies available. Licensee and assistant has completed the Mandated Reporter AB 1207 Training, exp 12/9/26. Licensee was reminded that Mandated Reporter Training must be completed every two years. Children records were available for review. Children's file review was noted on LIC857. Page 2 of 4 Licensee stated no IMS is being provided at this time. 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/ . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at http://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforescources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resoucrces/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed applicant/licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at http://www/cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. 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. Megan\342\200\231s Law - Family Child Care Homes During the exit interview, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Centers and Family Child Care Homes 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 Page 3 of 4 Currently, based on Licensing staff observations, the licensee is in compliance with title 22 regulations and no citations are being issued during this visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and appeal rights was reviewed with Licensee Helen Fawaz. Page 4 of 4