Routine inspection·September 23, 2025

On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Payenda Seddiqi met with Licensee, Balqis Reshtin for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. During today's inspection, licensees's four children and six day care children were present in the home.. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Hours of operation will be: Monday through Friday from 7:00AM to 10:00PM. The home is a single-story home which includes 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, a living room, laundry room, garage and backyard. Off-limits areas include: bedroom 1, bedroom 3, laundry room, and garage. Applicant understands children may never enter off-limit areas. A health and safety inspection was conducted on the interior and exterior of the home. Toxic and hazardous items, sharp knives, and medications are inaccessible to children. LPA observed a functioning smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher within the home. Licensee stated that there are no poisons in the home. LPA advised the applicant that if there are ever any poisons at the home, all poisons must be locked with a key lock or combination lock. Applicant stated there are no weapons or bodies of water on the premises. LPA reviewed 6 children's files which were observed to be complete. Required postings were observed. LPA reviewed an updated facility roster and observed that the last fire drill was conducted 06/03/2025. Applicant has completed the required Preventative Health and Safety course with the Lead Poisoning Prevention training. Current EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid training was completed and expires 9/20/26. Applicant understands that CPR must be completed every two years. Continued LIC809-C LPA discussed capacity and supervision with applicant. Applicant understands that if an unusual incident occurs, licensing is to be notified via phone call, e-mail or fax within 24 hours and the Unusual Incident Report LIC 624 shall be submitted within 7 days to remain in compliance. LPA discussed Type A/B citations, open door policy, fire drills, children\342\200\231s personal rights with the applicant. Applicant understands a current roster of children enrolled must be available and maintained for a period of three years, even after children are no longer attending. LPA explained to applicant that if they relocate and wants to continue to provide care, they must submit a change of location application and have the new home inspected. Applicant understands that if any structural changes are made to the home, licensing must be notified prior to construction. Applicant understands that if they want to make any off-limit area an on-limits area, licensing must be notified and LPA must do an inspection before children are allowed in the area. Licensee understand that licenses are not transferable, and once licensed, licensees must live in the home and be present for 80% of the operating hours. Licensee 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. 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 . LPA reviewed with licensee 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. Continued on LIC809-C 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 licnesee 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 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. 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 . No Title 22 deficiencies are being cited based on today\342\200\231s inspection. During the exit interview, the licensee, Balqis Reshtin confirmed hat there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given to licensee and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Balqis Reshtin .