Pre-licensing visit·August 1, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Syeda Bahar met with the Applicant, Arzo Hamdard, and her spouse Erfanullah Arsala for an announced Pre-Licensing Inspection, for a change of location. In addition to applicant and her spouse, present for this inspection are three fingerprint cleared adults and two minor children, aged 17 years and 12 years old. The home was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. Days and hours of operation are, Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 6:00 AM \342\200\223 6:00PM. The family day care is a two-story family home. The home consists of a living room, family room, dining area, kitchen, five (5) bedrooms, three (3) bathrooms, garage, and backyard. The home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed the stairs inside the home is barricaded. On-limits: The On-limits areas on the first floor are, the Living room, Family room, Dining Area, Kitchen, one Bathroom in the hallway, and Backyard. Off-limits area: Entire upstairs, One downstair Bedroom, and Garage. Isolation area : Family room. During today's inspection LPA obtained an updated facility sketch, Form LIC 999A indicating the on-limits and off-limits areas. LPA observed there is a fireplace in the family room area. LPA advised the Applicant Arzo to install a barricade in front of the fireplace to make the area inaccessible to children. The home has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector, and working telephone. The home has a First Aid kit with a touchless thermometer in the home. The outdoor play area is free from defects or dangerous conditions and fenced. Continue to page 2 Page 2 The Applicant\342\200\231s CPR and First Aid certificates are current and expires in May, 2026. Applicant Arzo Hamdard\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training is current and expires on April, 2027. The Applicant was reminded of Mandated reporter Training (AB1207), and CPR/First aid certifications need to be renewed every two years. A copy of the Applicant\342\200\231s immunization record is on file. The applicant, Arzo stated that there are no firearms in the home. LPA observed there are no sleeping equipment for the children in the home. The Applicant Arzo stated that she will purchase the sleeping equipment for the children. The applicant was reminded that all cribs or play yards must meet the safety standards. The cribs or play yards must not hinder entrance or exit to and from the space where infants are sleeping. The Applicant was reminded that the mattresses in the crib or play yards need to be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that is appropriate, fits tightly, and overlaps the underside of the mattresses. The Applicant was reminded that each infant\342\200\231s bedding is used for them only and cleaned weekly or before use by another infant. Applicant was reminded that there should be no loose articles and objects, bumper guards or objects hanging above or attached to the side of the cribs or play yards. Applicant, Arzo, stated she will not administer any medication to the children at this time. The Applicant also stated that she plans to provide breakfast, lunch and snacks for the children. Per the Applicant, children will be isolated in the family room, if necessary, due to illness or communicable disease. Forms of discipline to be used by the Applicant is to redirect the children by talking with them. The Applicant understands that children's personal rights should not be violated, including but not limited to, no corporal punishment, children are treated with dignity, receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, interference with eating, intimidation, or other actions of a punitive nature. The Applicant was reminded that California law requires Licensees to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to children in care, to the child's parents, and to Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) by the next business day by phone. Within seven (7) days from the incident, Licensees must submit the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624B) to CCLD. The Applicant was reminded that any structural changes or additions to the home must be reported to CCLD as well. Children\342\200\231s Roster must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drills must be conducted every six (6) months and documented. Continue to page 3 Page 3 The Applicant provided proof of control of the property. LPA Syeda observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC 9151) that the Licensee confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The licensee obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149). Applicant, Arzo Hamdard was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Applicant, Arzo Hamdard, and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep , as an additional resource. LPA also informed Applicant 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. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPA reviewed with the Applicant, the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Pre-licensing Entrance Checklist \342\200\223 Family Child Care Homes (LIC 9280) was provided to the Applicant. Continue to page 4 Page 4 On this date, 07/29/2025, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. The Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. LPA advised the Applicant, Arzo Hamdard to complete the following items by August 15, 2025. a. Install a barricade in front of the fireplace in the family room. b. Purchase and setup Children\342\200\231s sleeping equipment (crib/play yards for infants, cots/mats for older children) Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant, Arzo Hamdard. Appeal rights were provided. LPA advised the Applicant, Arzo Hamdard that a Large Family Child Care Home license will be approved pending Licensing Program Manager\342\200\231s review.