Facility-requested visit·March 7, 2023

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Stacy Torrence and Dianna Valdez-Santana conducted a case management inspection, in response to licensee\342\200\231s request for a capacity increase. LPAs met with licensee Saeedeh Rad who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. During today\342\200\231s inspection, Assistant Aileen Morales was present. LPAs observed 6 children playing in the designated daycare outdoor activity area. The facility was within licensed capacity and the required ratio. Licensee stated there are currently two adults and one minor child living in the home. Licensee stated she is not currently registered with any Foster Care agency or holds a foster parent license. Licensee were reminded if changes to notify the licensing office. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. The facility is a two-story home with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, formal living room, family room, kitchen, front yard (not fenced), backyard(fenced), and garage. Licensee has designated the dining room, one bathroom, and backyard as part of the day-care. Licensee has designated the entire 2 nd floor, formal living room, family room, kitchen, front yard, and garage as the off-limit areas. Licensee has placed a child proof safety gate at the entrance of the dining room, leading to the stairs, ensuring this area is inaccessible to the children in care. Licensee acknowledged the children may never enter the off-limit areas, during operation hours. Control of property was verified by LPAs during today\342\200\231s inspection. Licensee has cell phones that is used for childcare. Licensee was informed if a cell phone is used for childcare, it must remain on the premises at all times during hours of operation. Licensee was informed and understands the home is to be free from smoking during hours of operation. Page 2 The facility does have a fireplace, located in the family room; barricaded with a metal screen. Cleaning solutions/chemicals, utensils, and sharp knives located in the kitchen are all inaccessible by means of child proof safety latch on the drawer. Poisons/Hazardous items are not stored on site, and none were observed. There are no bodies of water. The toys are age appropriate and in good condition for the potential ages served. Baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items will not be used for children in care. Licensee stated there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. When firearms are present, they must be locked and stored separately from the ammunition. During today's inspection, the smoke detector and carbon monoxide were operable, and the fire extinguisher was charged. EMSA approved Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid is current for both licensee, which expires 06/23. LPAs advised licensee how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates online at: www.ccld.ca.gov . LPAs consulted and explained Child Abuse Reporting, Updated Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster with Complaint Hotline information, Never Shake a Baby, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), and Safe Sleeping practices. Fire clearance granted on 02/15/2023. During todays\342\200\231 inspection, there were no deficiency cited and licensees were in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22 for operating a Family Child Care home. A new license for operating a Large Family Child Care Home shall be issued upon final review and if additional information is needed, licensees shall be contacted. An exit interview was conducted. The report was reviewed and discussed with licensees. Appeal Rights were explained. 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 to the address listed above. The Notice of Site Visit was posted and discussed as required by H&S Code Sec. 1596.817. The Notice of Site Visit must be posted on or adjacent to the door. Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to post will result in civil penalties of $100.00.