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Inspection visit

Non-compliance follow-up

RASTA, MAHJANLicense 3043120431 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Page 1 of 2 An case management inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mahnaz (Nancy) Malek. At the time of inspection at 08:45 am, LPA met with licensee, Mahjan Rasta who was taking care of 9 children of whom 4 were under 24 months old, (16 months old, 18 months old, 21 months old, and 23 months old), 4 were over preschool age, and one school age child. There was no assistant present with these number of children as it is required to. Licensee was not operating within the licensed capacity as specified on license for Large Family Childcare Home. Two infants (21, and 23 months old) and school age child were picked up at 8:55 am during LPA's presence. An immediate civil penalty of $250.00 is assessed today because this is a repeat of same violation within the last 12 months. The previous violation was on 11/14/2024. 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. According to licensee, currently there are two adults including the licensee, and no minors living in the house. Day care hours of operation is Monday through Friday from 7:30 am-5:00 pm. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA toured the inside and outside areas identified in the facility sketch as accessible to childcare children. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of baby gates. The childcare area consists of family room/dinning room. There are two gates installed on both sides of the kitchen make it inaccessible to children. There is a baby gate installed between the children's area and hallway to make it inaccessible for children to the front entrance. There is a baby gate installed in front of the stairs to make upstairs inaccessible to children. There are two closets in the entrance way behind the baby gate. Part of back yard is for children's use. There is a small decorative fountain on the other side of the gate in the back yard above the ground in the off limit area which was non-operable and free of water. The gate Continued on page 2 Page 2 of 2 on the children's area in the side yard makes it inaccessible to children from going to the off limit area of back yard. There is a fire pit in the off limit area behind the baby gate which was not in operation. The side yard is covered with carpet for children's use. There are age appropriate toys and equipment for children to play outside. There are 4 cribs available for infants and sleeping bags are available for older children for napping. The garage is not for children's use and is inaccessible to children by the garage door being locked. There are working carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. The licensee has a current roster of children in care. Fire Drill Log was current. The last fire drill was conducted 7/7/2025. Children\342\200\231s records for children present during LPA\342\200\231s inspection were reviewed. Seven files were reviewed. They were all in compliance. The log for every 15 minutes check on napping children under 24 months old were available. LIC 9227 (Individual Infant Sleeping Plan) for infants under 12 months old were available on their files. The licensee's Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications are current. (Expires 3/31/2027).LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee Mahjan Rastai 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 The following deficiency was observed on today's inspection. Please refer to 809D next page. Licensee, Mahjan Rasta was informed that the \342\200\234Notice of Site Visit\342\200\235 must be posted for 30 consecutive days. The \342\200\234Notice of Site Visit\342\200\235 must be posted on or adjacent to the door. Failure to post will result in Civil Penalties of $100.00. LPA Malek informed Licensee, Mahjan Rasta that this report dated 11/3/2025 documents type A citation shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Malek informed the Licensee, Mahjan Rasta to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 11/3/2025 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Licensee, Mahjan Rasta was provided with a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058) 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. The exit interview was conducted with Licensee, Mahjan Rasta. End of report

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • STAFFING RATIO AND CAPACITY

    Staffing Ratio and Capacity- If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in subsections (b) and (c). This requirement is not met as evidenced by based on LPA's observation at 08:45 am that there were 4 children under 24 months, 4 preschool children and one school age present with the presence of licensee only. This is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care.

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What happened during the November 3, 2025 inspection of RASTA, MAHJAN?

This was a other inspection of RASTA, MAHJAN on November 3, 2025. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type A (serious).

Were any citations issued to RASTA, MAHJAN on November 3, 2025?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (1 Type A, 0 Type B). The first citation was for: "Staffing Ratio and Capacity- If no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee sh..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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