Routine inspection·December 1, 2025

On December 1, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst Darnella Barnes arrived without notice to conduct an Annual Random inspection at the home of Licensee Zarlakta Sangar. The purpose of the visit was explained, and the Licensee allowed full access to the home. She was given the Entrance Checklist (LIC 126). The facility operated Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All required postings, including the Facility License, Parent\342\200\231s Rights Notice, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, were posted near the front entrance. The last fire and disaster drill was completed on July 15, 2025. The Licensee was reminded that drills must be completed and documented every six months. The Licensee, her assistant Ranya Kablo, and twelve children were present. The group included four infants, seven preschoolers, and one school-age child. A series of required topics was reviewed with the Licensee, including staff-to-child ratios, safe sleep rules, personnel file requirements, children\342\200\231s file requirements, immunization rules, and mandatory training. The Licensee stated she understood all information. The Licensee reported that the only adults living in the home were Mohammad Sediqi and Habib Sangar, and both had current fingerprint and background clearances. -----CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGES---- LPA toured the inside and outside areas of the home. All of the upstairs was off limits indoors, and the detached garage was the off-limits outdoor area. A fully charged 3A-40B-C fire extinguisher serviced on August 4, 2021, was observed, along with working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and a functioning telephone. The home was clean, well-ventilated, and stocked with safe, age-appropriate toys. All hazardous materials were secured, and no bodies of water were present. The Licensee was reminded that smoking was not allowed in the daycare. Baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items were not permitted for use. The Licensee stated there were no guns or ammunition in the home. She was reminded to notify Licensing before making any physical changes to the home or yard. The Licensee\342\200\231s CPR and First Aid certification was expired, and the staff member\342\200\231s certification was also expired. Both staff member were missing their Mandated Reporter certifications. LPA reminded her that CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter training must be renewed every two years. These issues resulted in Type B citations documented on the attached LIC 809D. There were no personnel files or immunization records for the staff members, which also resulted in Type B citations on the attached LIC 809D. Four infant files were missing Individual Sleep Plans and the required 15-minute sleep checks. These items resulted in additional Type B citations on the attached LIC 809D. The Licensee did carry daycare insurance and provided a declaration as proof of coverage 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. -----CONTINUED NEXT PAGE--- LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] 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 [or facility representative] of the importance of checking for and removing any 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. 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/ . 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. 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. During the exit interview, the Licensee confirmed that no Registered Sex Offenders live at the facility. The required RSO profile had been completed on December 1, 2025, and a search of the Megan\342\200\231s Law website showed no registered offenders at the facility address. 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 . ----CONTINUED NEXT PAGE ---- During today\342\200\231s inspection, \342\200\234Type B\342\200\235 deficiencies are issued on attached LIC 809-Ds. Appeal rights provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeals rights provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Zarlakta Sangar . -----END OF REPORT -----