Facility-requested visit·February 2, 2022

On 2/2/22 at 9:25 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Keturah Lane conducted an unannounced inspection for a capacity increase with the applicant. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee, Shaha Alawad. Also present in the home were Faisal Alawad, Bilal Alawad, Anwar Alawad and three minors that live in the home. Licensee speaks Arabic and one of the minors in the home helped with translation. The two-story house was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. The entire second story is off-limits. The fire extinguisher and carbon monoxide detector meet requirements and are operational. The smoke detector was not operational. Licensee stated she needs to get a new battery for it. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. Outlets were covered and cords were not accessible. Fireplace is screened. LPA observed infant crib in dining room with a blanket and pillow in it. Licensee removed the blanket and pillow and LPA reminded her that it can only have a tight-fitting sheet on it and no other items in the crib. There are no bodies of water on the property. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. 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 minimum/day up to $500 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Applicant has obtained landlord consent to care for 14 children. The home appears to be large enough to comfortably accommodate 14 children. Fire clearance was received on 12/9/21. First Aid and CPR certifications expire September 2023. Licensee meets immunizations requirements. Mandated Reporter Training was waived due to language barrier. Licensee has an updated roster. LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s records and found them to be complete. Licensee did not have a safe sleep log for one child aged 17 months. Licensee stated she does not have any children in care under 1 year of age. (continued on LIC809-C...) Applicant will be using the following rooms for childcare: living room, kitchen, saloon and bathroom. The following areas will be off limits: entire second floor which includes 4 bedrooms and 2 additional bathrooms and are inaccessible by use of safety gate at the bottom of the stairs. The back yard and garage are also off-limits and are inaccessible by use of door-knob covers and door locks. Applicant states she takes the children to a nearby park and understands visual supervision is required at all times during outdoor activities. The applicant has sufficient toys and equipment available. The following information was reviewed with the applicant: information on reporting requirements for suspected child abuse and unusual incidents, children\342\200\231s records, immunizations, adults living or working in the home and related civil penalties, shaken baby syndrome, Safe Sleep Regulation/SIDS. Applicant was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, walkers, exersaucers, bouncy seats and jumpers are not allowed in day care. All equipment that is used should be used only as intended by the manufacturer. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . 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 for 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. Deficiencies cited \342\200\223 see LIC809-D\342\200\246 Once all proof of corrections are made and proof is sent to licensing a license for 14 children may be granted. Application will be under management review. Applicant understands that proof of corrections must be submitted to Licensing within 30 days or the application may be denied. Applicant agreed to comply with all regulations and laws governing family child-care homes. (continued on LIC809-C...) Incidental Medical services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Shaha Alawad. 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.