Facility-requested visit·July 31, 2024

On 7/31/24 at 9:30AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Patrick Ma conducted an unannounced inspection for an increase in capacity application. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee Iktifa Altaie and provided purpose of visit. Fire clearance was completed on 7/23/24. Also, in the home was Husband, Karrar Twair, who helped translate in Arabic during the inspection. The one story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Present in the home were 4 day care children and one of own foster child under the age of 10. Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for child care include living room, dining room, kitchen, bedrooms 2-3, fenced front and back yard area. Off limits areas include bedrooms 1, 4, 5, garage, garage room, and are inaccessible through use of door knob covers and locks. The licensee has sufficient toys and equipment available. Licensee understands that supervision is required at all times during outdoor activities. 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 a body of water on the property and it is properly fenced with a self-latching gate. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 4/2025. Licensee has required immunizations. Licensee is exempt from Mandated Reporter Training as their primary language is Arabic. 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. 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 $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. The Licensee owns the home and has a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149). If capacity increase is approved, they can operate with a maximum capacity of 14 children. Capacity limitations were reviewed. Licensee is to be present in the home to ensure children are supervised and is reminded that the license is NOT transferable and should she relocate, this license will be null and void. No corrections are needed. A license for 14 children may be issued upon final file review. Licensee was reminded that annual fees are due on the date they were licensee every year. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Iktifa Altaie and husband. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.