Routine inspection·April 11, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farida Raja, conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection. LPA was granted access to the home by Licensees, Evalen Bebawi and Karoleen Bebawy and explained the nature of today\342\200\231s inspection. Present in the home were licensees, adult son and eight children including 6 preschool age and 2 infants. One preschool child arrived during the inspection. Licensee was operating within the ratio and capacity requirements of the license. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Sunday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. LPA observed all required posted materials in the living room/kids facility area of the home. Based on interviews, son stated that co-licensee Karoleen Bebawy does not reside in the home. LPA informed son and co-licensee of the requirement for Licensee's to reside in the family childcare home. Licensee will submit an updated application (LIC 279) and letters from both Licensees stating removal of co-licensee, Karoleen Bebawy as one of the licensees of the large family child care home. The adults that reside in the home are licensee, spouse and two sons. No minor children reside in the home. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. Children's equipment was observed to be in good condition. The floors were free of tripping hazards. The home has central heating/cooling and ventilation for comfort of children. Stairs to the second level were observed to be barricaded. Off limit areas inside the home: entire second level, kitchen, all downstairs closets, pantry and attached garage. In-use areas indoors and outdoors include: living room/ kids facility area, one bathroom and side yard. Off limit areas outside the home: locked entrance to garage. Side yard is fenced and gated and cushioned with rubber mats. The outdoor space and play equipment were observed to be age appropriate and free of hazards. Continued on Page 2 There are no bodies of water observed. LPA observed that the bathroom used by children was in operating condition. Toilet and faucet are clean and operable. LPA observed cleaning product and disinfecting sprays within reach and advised Licensee to place these items off limits to children in care. LPA observed a 3A40BC fire extinguisher mounted near the kitchen and working smoke and carbon monoxide detector. The service tag shows that the fire extinguisher was last serviced on 03/20/2023. LPA reminded licensee that the fire extinguisher needs to be serviced once every 12 months and the service tag maintained for review. Last fire drill was documented on 01/07/2025. Licensee states that she does not have any weapons or pets in the home. Licensee understands that smoking is prohibited in family childcare homes. Drinking water is readily available for children in the home via individual water bottles and refilled using a water dispenser. Licensee is part of a food program and provides morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner. Licensee understands that any food brought from home shall be labeled with each child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. Licensee states that a child will be isolated in the yard away from other children if necessary due to illness or communicable disease until parent pick up. Licensee has not maintained a Childcare Facility Roster (LIC 9040). LPA provided a copy of the roster during today's inspection. LPA reviewed 9 children's files during today's inspection. Licensee does not have liability insurance for the day care and issues the Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance for Family Child Care Home (LIC 282). Children were observed to be missing several records including immunization record (C6), entire file (C6), all records except the immunization record ((C1, C2, C7). LPA reviewed two infant's files (C2 and C6) and both were observed to be missing the Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) and 15 minute nap checks. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee, including conducting 15-minute checks on all sleeping infants 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. Continued on Page 3 LPA provided licensee with a copy of an Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) for infants 12 months and under and a sample 15- minute sleeping infant check form for children under 2 years of age. LPA reminded Licensees that each infant's bedding shall be used for them only. Bedding that touches the infant's skin shall be cleaned atleast weekly or before use by another infant. All cribs/ play yard shall be free of all loose objects and articles. LPA reviewed both Licensees files for the required forms. A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensees have current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification which expires on 02/24/2027. Licensee are missing the influenza record. LPA informed Licensees to maintain proof of immunization or statement declining the vaccine for review. Licensees have not completed the required Mandated Reporter Training. LPA explained that the training is mandatory to all Licensees and adults in the home in contact will children and requires renewal every two years. LPA referred the Licensee to the training website: www.mandatedreporterca.com for additional information on the online training. 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. Supervision of children was discussed with Licensee, and she understands that she or a qualified adult must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. LPA discussed the requirement for Licensee to be present at the facility 80 percent of the hours the facility is in operation and that temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time and a qualified assistant must be present. Licensee understands in absence of a helper her license capacity is reduced to 8 and ratio (age of the children) must be observed. Licensee is encouraged to visit the Department\342\200\231s website at https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing to access general updates, resources for providers, regulations, adoptions of new laws, pay annual fees etc. The Department will communicate all new information to providers through Provider Information Notices (PINs). Please sign up to be notified for new PINs at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and visit the Department\342\200\231s website for the latest PINs. Continued on Page 4 Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Licensees stated that they are not administering any medications or IMS at this time. 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 states that she does not transport any day care children. LPA reminded Licensee that if she decides to transport children, children should not be left unattended in parked vehicles and that car seats shall only be used for transportation and shall not be used for sleeping. 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, Licensees confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Five Type B deficiencies were cited on the attached LIC 809D pages. One technical violation was also cited as a result of today's inspection. Appeal rights were explained and provided to Licensees. LPA reminded Licensee that failure to correct deficiencies by Plan of Correction Due Date may result in civil penalties . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Evalen Bebawi.. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. 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 .