Routine inspection·November 30, 2023

On 11/30/23 at 9:10am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Patrick Ma conducted an unannounced annual inspection and licensee increase capacity application. Upon arrival, nobody was home. LPA called and spoke with License, Rahima Hossein, with translation help from Language Link Interpreter #15969 to translate in Farsi. LPA introduce himself and stated purpose of the visit. Licensee stated she was not with children at the time and would come home for the inspection. Licensee arrived home at 10:10am. Upon Licensee\342\200\231s arrival, Licensee was provided the Inspection Checklist (LIC 126). The one story apartment located on the first floor was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. There were no children in care. Inspection report was reviewed/translated with Language Link Interpreter #15161. Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for child care include kitchen, living room, patio and bathroom. Off limit area is the bedroom and is inaccessible through use of door knob cover. The licensee has sufficient toys and equipment available. The home has a fully fenced patio available for outdoor activities. LPA conducted child care quality management interview with the Licensee. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector meet requirements and are operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. There is no body of water on the property. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. First Aid and CPR certifications expired on 3/2024. Licensee is exempt from Mandated Reporter Training as their primary language is Farsi. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed. Provider is hereby reminded of the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children\342\200\231s records according to regulation, post all required forms; corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, 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. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Rahima Hossein, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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 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. LPA reviewed with Licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records. To Keep In Your Family Childcare Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. 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/ . See LIC809D for deficiencies cited. LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: childcare advocates-email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Childcare Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. 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. A license for 12 children may be issued upon final file review and submission of deficiency correction. Licensee was reminded that annual fees are due on the date they were licensee every year. The following corrections are needed: \342\200\242 Conduct and document emergency drills with children Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Rahima Hossein. A notice of site visit was given to licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.