Pre-licensing visit·July 16, 2024

On Tuesday, 7/16/2024, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Amanda Sutter met with Applicant Khatima Ahmadzai for the purpose of an change of location pre-licensing inspection. Applicant was previously licensed under facility #3436025043. During today\342\200\231s visit, applicant\342\200\231s husband and four minor child were also present in the home. Only two children present are under the age of 10. Applicant speaks Pashto and Farsi. Applicant\342\200\231s husband assisted with translation. All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. Applicant plans to operate Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. A health and safety inspection was conducted inside and outside the home. The facility is a single story house which includes 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen, living room, garage, and backyard. Off-limit areas will include: garage, backyard, and bedrooms #1 and #3. Applicant understands that children may never enter these off-limit areas. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children and out of children\342\200\231s reach. Sharp knives are stored in kitchen cabinets out of children\342\200\231s reach and medication is stored on a high shelf in the hallway closet. A functioning smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and 2A10BC fire extinguisher were observed. LPA observed a fireplace barricaded according to regulation. Applicant stated that there are no weapons or 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. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed required license postings. The applicant provided proof of control of property.The applicant has not obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC9149). Without this consent, the applicant understands that, once licensed, they can operate with a maximum capacity of 6 children. If property owner/landlord consent is obtained in the future, the applicant is advised that a new Application for a Family Child Care Home License (LIC 279) must be submitted with a change of capacity fee of $25, to increase the capacity and provide care to 8 children. PAGE 1. REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC809- C Applicant has completed the required Preventative Health and Safety course with the Lead Poisoning Prevention training. Current EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid trainings were verified and expire 12/2024. Applicant understands this training must be renewed every two years. Applicant is exempt from Mandated Reporter training due to a language barrier. Applicant was encouraged to maintain supervision at all times. 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. A current roster of children enrolled must be available and maintained for a period of three years, even after children are no longer in care. 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. Applicant understands that licenses are not transferable, and once licensed, licensees must live in the home and be present for 80% of the operating hours. LPA reviewed with applicants 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. 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. 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 . PAGE 2. REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC809-C LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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 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. On this date, 7/3/2024 , 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. 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 platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant Khatima Ahmadzai. As of today, 7/16/2024, facility is approved for a Small Family Child Care Home license for a capacity of 6 children with no more than 3 infants, or 4 infants only. Infants are children under the age of 2.