Facility-requested visit·December 21, 2021

On 12/21/21, an unannounced case management visit was conducted today by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Michael Morales-DeSilvestore. Licensee, Mahdie Agha Mohammadi has requested an increase of capacity from having 8 children to 14 children. Fire clearance was granted on 12/13/21. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee and proceeded to tour the facility, inside and outside, as shown in facility sketch. There were no day care children present during the inspection. Licensee states the following areas are used for child care: Living room 1, living room 2, bedroom 2 and bathroom 1. Off limits areas include: bedroom 1, bedroom 3 and bathroom 2. Licensee states there are no firearms or weapons in this home. Poisons, cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children. There is a working fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector; and there is adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in the home. There is a working telephone/email address. Facility has a back yard for outdoor play. There are no excluded individuals present at this home. Pediatric CPR/First Aid are current with an expiration date of February 2022. LPA Morales-DeSilvestore reviewed ratio/capacity limitations, supervision, physical plant, reporting requirement, bodies of water, storage of hazardous items, Shaken Baby Syndrome, SIDS, emergency drills and child care roster. LPA reminded Licensee that walkers, jumpers, exersaucers and bouncers are not permitted for use in the day care. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - 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 ***Capacity increase of a large FCCH license is granted and effective today\342\200\231s date, 12/21/21. No deficiencies observed in the areas inspected during today's visit. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT IS TO BE POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. LPA observed Licensee post notice of site visit.