Routine inspection·April 6, 2023

An Annual Random inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mrs. Bootorabi. Upon arrival, an Entrance Checklist (LIC 126) was provided to the licensee Mahjan Rasta. Census upon entry: Infants: 4 Children Over Two: 5 Adults Working Directly with Children: 2 Other Adults: 1 The licensee was operating within the licensed capacity as specified on the license. The Facility Day care hours are 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA observed the children being cared for in the living room of the home design as the playroom. The playroom and the kitchen is separated by baby safe gates that prevents the children from going to the kitchen and front door. Children were observed sitting on the floor and couch watching age appropriate shows on the living room TV. The playroom was covered in soft material on the floor. A facility tour began at 9:04 am of the indoor and outdoor area. Posted Requirements were reviewed at 9:05 am Upon arrival, the LPA asked licensee to demonstrate that the following documents. The documents were not posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area; License, PUB 394 Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights, and LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness. Licensee was able to meet requirements during today's visit. The facility sketch (LIC 999) was verified. Areas stated to be off-limits by the facility sketch were made inaccessible by means of baby gates. Baby gates were observed indoors and outdoors. The outdoor area was split in half that designated off limit area and play area for the children. There is a fireplace in the living room screened by a glass cover. A play yard is observed in front of the fire place and a consultation was provided to the licensee. Children nap in the living room on mats and play yards. The licensee washes the mats on a daily basis. All soiled blankets and clothing are washed right awar stated by the Licensee. Children eat meals in the living room floor that has soft cushions. The licensee stated they eat picnic style. Parents bring children's lunches. The provider provides additional snacks or meals to children as needed. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored inaccessible to children by means of being in an off limit area (the garage) and is not accessible due to baby gates. Licensee stated there are no fire arms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility and none were observed during today's inspections. Floors, equipment, and furniture were clean and were observed to be in good repair and free of sharp edges. The children's bathroom is clean and sanitary . The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height. The surface of the outdoor activity space was maintained and free of dangerous hazards to children Licensee places outdoor carpet on the flooring outside for children to sit and crawl. Identify Location & Functioning were identified and tested at 9:30 am T he licensee tested the carbon monoxide and smoke detector during today\342\200\231s inspection. Both were functioning. The licensee and LPA viewed the Fire Extinguisher and te extinguisher was marked in full . The fire extinguisher is located by the front door of the home, Records Review began at 10:16 am. The LPA requested to review the LIC 610A Emergency Disaster Plan, Verification of Disaster and Fire Drills, and LIC 9040 Facility Roster. The licensee met the requirements during the inspection and LPA reminded the licensee of the importance of keeping documents up to date to comply consistently. Chidren's Record Review was conducted at 10:20 am. The LPA requested completed children\342\200\231s records of children enrolled. Children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete, and current record for each child. The LPA reviewed files to verify the following documents LIC 282 Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization Records, LIC 700 Identification and Emergency Medical Treatment, and LIC 995A Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights. The licensee met the requirements upon review . In dividual Sleep Plans and Sleep Logs were reviewed at 10:56 am. The licensee did not meet the requirements during today\342\200\231s inspection. Personnel Records were reviewed at 11:00am. The LPA requested completed p ersonnel records for licensee and 2 of 2 assistants) for review during today\342\200\231s inspection. The following documents were reviewed in the files provided by the licensee; CPR First Aid Certification, LIC 9052, I mmunization records, TB clearance and LIC 9108, and a Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. Assistant #2 File was not completed. CPR & FIRST AID: Family day care homes shall ensure that at least one staff member who has a current course completion card in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR issued by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or by a training program that has been approved by the Emergency Medical Services Authority pursuant to this section and Section 1797.191 shall be on site at all times when children are present at the facility and shall be present with the children when children are off site from the facility for facility activities. Assistant #1 Completed CPR 3/18/2023 - Licensee CPR completed 3/18/2023 Mandated Reporter Training: Health and Safety Code (HSC) section 1596.8662 requires all licensed child care providers, administrators and employees of licensed child care facilities, and applicants for family child care home licenses to complete child abuse mandated reporter training and to renew the training every two years. For additional information and resources on Child Abuse Mandated Reporting, please see the CDSS Resources for Providers . For all other questions, please contact your Local Regional Office. https://mandatedreporterca.com/ Mandated Reporter 08/01/2018 (Expired for Assistant #1 and Licensee) No mandated reporter training identified for assistant #2 The facility was not in compliance. A consultation was provided and requirements were met during todays inspection. Licensee and Assistant #2 worked on meeting requirements for staff files and will submit missing documentation to meet requirements. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed and the licensee stated she does not provide IMS currently in her FCCH. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417 . 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) Commonly Asked Questions American Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Know the Law About The Americans with Disabilities Act and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act https://rrnetwork.org/assets/general-files/Child-Care-Law-Center-ADA_IDEA_Housing-April-2019.pdf Safe Sleep Consultation was given at 12:41 pm The LPA requested to review LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan and Individual Infant Sleep Logs. Both were requirments were not met. The licensee and assistant #2 were observed during today's inspection checking on child napping in play yard. During today\342\200\231s inspection, the licensee and LPA discussed the following: - Stay up to date with LIC 9227 and discuss with parents any new changes - Ensure 15 min checks are conducted & logged (The initial of the person checking should be included) - 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. - Always place infants on their backs to sleep - Use only a tight-fitting sheet on the crib or play yard mattress - Do not hang any items from the crib or above the crib - Keep all items, including blankets, out of the crib or play yard - Pacifiers may be used if they do not have items attached to them - Infants should not be swaddled or have any items covering them while sleeping - The temperature of the room should be comfortable enough for an adult to wear a t-shirt and not be too hot or too cold. The following are additional resources. https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep The American Academy of Pediatric https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/safe-sleep/ Safe Sleep Regulations https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/Additional-Resources/Legislation-and-Regulations/Public%20Hearing%20Docs/f031803RegulationsTextOALfinal.pdf Background Checks were discussed and verified during the inspection. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility residents, staff, or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Currently, there are 2 adults including the licensee and 0 minor child living in the facility . The licensee was reminded that any individuals 18 years or older must have a background check clearance. The licensee was also reminded that any children turning 18 years must obtain a background check to maintain compliance. LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian Other resources discussed and provided at CCLD website www.ccld.ca.gov was provided to licensees to access regulations, updates, and licensing forms. The licensee was informed of the important updates available at www.ccld.ca.gov and may request to be added to an email list to receive Community Care Licensing Important Notifications from the above website and selecting Receive Important Updates: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/policy/provider-information-notices/child-care Other useful resources include https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/family-child-care-providers/ (ALL) The facility was not in compliance and violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 were observed, discussed, and cited at the time of the visit. The followi ng violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed and cited today: CCR 102425(j)(2) , HSC 1596.8662(b)(1), CCR 102425(j)(2)(D) , and CCR 102425(c) Due to the Type A violations cited today, the licensee shall post, and provide copies, of the report to parents/guardians of the children in care at the facility by the next business day and shall provide them to the parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. The licensee is to keep Acknowledgement Receipt (LIC 9224) signed by parents in each child\342\200\231s file. In addition, the licensee shall immediately post upon receipt of the Proof of Correction for 30 consecutive days . An exit interview was conducted with licensee at 1:35 pm . Appeal Rights were explained. The Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058 01/16) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. First-level appeals should be sent to the regional manager at the address listed above. The Notice of Site Visit was posted and discussed as required by H&S Code Sec. 1596.817. Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100.00. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted on or adjacent to the door. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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 End of Report.