Routine inspection·April 13, 2026

On 04/13/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Soleil Marx, met with Licensee, Dahaam Alothman, for the purpose of conducting an unannounced annual inspection. During the inspection no day care children present; licensee's own three children under the 10 years of age were present in the home. Facility hours of operation are 6:00 AM- 10:00 PM, offered 7 days a week. A health and safety inspection was conducted in the areas accessible to children. The off-limits areas include: garage. Licensee understands that children may never enter off-limit areas. Off-limit areas are inaccessible by closed/locked doors and supervision. LPA observed a working telephone, first aid supplies, functioning smoke/carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher within the home. LPA observed fireplace within the home is screened to meet regulation. Licensee stated there are no firearms/weapons or bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed all required postings were posted and visible to authorized representatives. LPA determined the following violations based on evaluation of the home: LPA observed that hazardous items such as cleaning compounds, medication, sharp items, and other items that could pose a danger to children in care, were accessible to children within the home and backyard. LPA observed play yard for infant safe sleep was being used for storage. LPA observed a baby walker on the premises. LPA was unable to review records of children's roster, children's files, nor 15 minute sleep logs for infants enrolled, as they were not available at the facility. LPA observed records of the Licensee and determined that the Licensee's CPR/first aid certification expired 12/2025 and has not been renewed. 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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for and removing any 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 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.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/ . 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 . Based on Today’s inspection, Title 22 deficiencies are being cited on 809-D page. Licensee was informed that this report dated 04/13/2026 documents Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. The Licensee shall also provide a copy of this licensing report 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. LPA provided licensee with LIC 9224. The licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and the RSO profile was completed in FAS. Exit interview conducted and report reviewed with the Licensee. Licensee has been provided with appeal rights. Notice of Site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days.