Routine inspection·February 3, 2023

On February 3, 2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lea Habtom met with Licensee, Sanaa Abou Rebieh, for the purpose of an unannounced required 1-year inspection and a capacity increase. Licensee's spouse, adult daughter and adult son were present in the home during the inspection. There were no day care children present during today's inspection. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the facility, and a health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas includes master bedroom, ensuite and garage. Licensee acknowledged that children must never enter these areas. LPA observed the required postings, a working phone, 2A10BC fire extinguisher, and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. LPA did not observe bodies of water at the facility. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Fireplace is barricaded to prevent access by children. There are no stairs in the home. Outdoor play space has fencing however fence was knocked down due to weather and is in the process of being repaired. Licensee was reminded that 100% supervision is needed in all unfenced areas. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s files. A current roster is being maintained and fire and disaster drills are documented. The licensee's immunization records for measles (MMR), pertussis (Tdap), and the flu are available in the facility file. Current CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires 1/8/2025, and AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training was waived due to language barrier. ( Report continues LIC809-C) Licensee states no infants are enrolled at this time. LPA did not observe play yards and state she will purchase play yards once she enrolls infants. LPA reviewed infant sleep plan (LIC 9227) requirement with Licensee, and 15-minute observation checks of napping infants under 2 years of age. 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 Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual-Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Sections 102417. When any IMS is provided an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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: http?//www.ada.gov/childqanda.html Licensee was encouraged to visit the Department website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for child care updates, regulations, current forms, Provider Information Notices (PINs), and to subscribe to quarterly updates Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Sanaa Abou Rebieh. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. 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/process No Title 22 regulations were cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. Notice of cite visit provided to be posted for 30 days. Appeal rights given. Fire clearance granted on January 31, 2023 by Sacramento Metro Fire Department. Licensee\342\200\231s request for a Large Family Child Care License is approved. Licensee can now provide care for 12 children (when there is an assistant present) with no more than 4 infants or capacity of 14 children when 1 child in kindergarten or elementary school and 1 child at least age 6 and a maximum of 3 infants. Infants are children under the age of two years. Licensee understands that when there is no assistant present, ratios of a small capacity must be adhered to.