Routine inspection·July 31, 2023

On July 31, 2023, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jennie Tedlos and Corina Beckby conducted an unannounced 1 Year required inspection and met with Saima Ali and her 2 assistants, Mobussar and Mobeen Ali. LPAs observed 7 children supervised by Licensee and her 2 assistants. Criminal record clearances have been verified. Facility fees were reviewed and are current. Licensee stated there are no new residents in the home since licensure. Licensee operation hours are Monday- Friday: 6:30 AM- 6:00 PM with an overnight option from 7:00PM- 5:30AM. LPAs and Licensee toured the facility during the inspection. Off limit areas are the garage, entire upstairs, and the side yard. The backyard is fenced. There are no weapons in the home. LPAs conducted record reviews during the inspection. Three child files, Licensee, and her Assistants’ files were reviewed. LPAs discussed mandated reporter training with the Licensee. Licensee and her Assistants have current Mandated Reporter Training on file. Licensee understands Mandated Reporter Training is to be completed every two years. Mandated reporter training can be accessed at www.mandatedreporterca.com . CPR/First Aid certification was reviewed for Licensee. LPA observed fire drills were conducted at least once every six months and documented. LPAs observed that there were no hazardous items accessible to children. LPAs observed that cleaning materials were inaccessible. Fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector meet regulation. Toys appear to be safe. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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. Report Continued onto 809-C. During the exit interview, the Licensee, Saima Ali confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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 . Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Saima Ali. A notice of site visit was provided and posted by LPA and must remain posted for 30 days. No Title 22 deficiencies observed in the areas evaluated during the inspection.