Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Eric Ramos arrived at the facility to conduct a pre-licensing inspection. Present during this inspection were applicant Maham Hamid. LPA toured the facility, inside and out and the following was observed and/or discussed:
Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday - Friday from 08:00 AM to 05:30 PM
OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Entire 2nd Floor, Laundry Room, Garage, Room next to downstairs bathroom, Right side of yard.
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Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are present and were tested by the applicant during this inspection. Fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are in working order.
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All hazardous items are inaccessible
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Storage of poisons/toxins are inaccessible to children and locked.
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Weapons are not present. Applicant understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations.
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This is a two story home.
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Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children.
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The applicant provided proof of control of property.
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Because the applicant rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The applicant obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149).
\302\267 Facility Sketch and Emergency Disaster Plan are not posted.
\302\267 Mandated Reporter Training expires on 01/2027.
\302\267 Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on 02/2027.
\302\267 Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 02/21/2024.
\302\267 No bodies of water at this time. Applicant understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-ground pools & spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar products must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.
\302\267 Clean, safe and age-appropriate toys.
\302\267 There are no toxic plants observed at this time.
\302\267The Applicant was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox:
UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov
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\302\267 Resident and/or staff records reviewed 05/30/2025 indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions.
\302\267 The Applicant can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at:
Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov
. Applicant was provided information regarding Guardian.
The following was discussed with the applicant(s):
- Pre-Licensing Visit Packet provided.
- Failure to meet the posting requirements shall result in an immediate $100 civil penalty.
- Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months.
- Responsibilities of being a mandated reporter.
- Responsibility to know the regulations for anyone providing care.
- Inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care.
- Current facility\342\200\231s phone numbers must always be on file with the licensing office.
- Baby walkers, baby-bouncers, and walker-jumpers are prohibited (H&S 1500.86(a)(4)).
- Applicant understands that she must be living and present in the home. Per regulation, the Applicant can only be absent for no more than 20% of operating hours per day.
- Applicant was reminded that mattresses in cribs must have a tight fitted sheet.
- LPA reviewed with 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.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Applicant and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page 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
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Applicant 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.
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.
- 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.
- The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at:
1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200.
Before licensure, the following needs to be corrected/completed:
- Provide Full Rental Lease Agreement (All Pages).
- Stairs need to be barricaded from the bottom step. During inspection, stairs were barricaded on the first step.
- Remove two wooden play structures in an area that is inaccessible to day care children due to wear and tear.
- Postings are placed in an area that is visible to authorized representatives. Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan, Car Seat Law, Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, Parent's Rights Form.
Once all corrections have been verified, the application for a Large Family Child Care Home will be submitted for approval with a maximum capacity of 12, or 14 with parent notification/assistant present. Applicant was advised that all corrections are due within 30 days, or the application may be withdrawn.
On this date, 05/30/2025, 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.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant Maham Hamid.