Routine inspection·October 3, 2025

On 10/3/25 at 12:15 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Annette Sutherland conducted an unannounced annual inspection with the Licensee. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee Basmeena Mangal. Also present in the home during the inspection was husband Salahuddin Sherzai, Ayesha Sherzai and brother-in-law Shams Sherzai who provided translation to Pashto. The 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom two story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Applicants will be using the following rooms for childcare: kitchen, living room, downstairs bedroom, bathroom #1, and hallway. The following areas will be off limits: laundry room, attached garage, entire second floor and bathroom #2. The off-limit areas have either safety latches, locks, doorknob covers or gates to prevent access. There are no bodies of water on the property. The Licensee has sufficient toys and equipment available. Outdoor play area is the fenced backyard. 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. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. First Aid and CPR certifications expired on 9/19. Licensee is enrolled for cpr class this weekend. Licensee is exempt from mandated reporter training due to language barrier. Children\342\200\231s and Staff records were reviewed and found to be in order. LPA obtained an updated facility roster and observed required documents are posted in an area accessible to parent/guardians. Providers are 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 . 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. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. 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 Childcare 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Childcare Licensing Safe Sleep web page 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 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 verified licensee is conducting and documenting the required 15-minute checks and has the completed and signed Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) in the children\342\200\231s files. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Childcare 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 Childcare Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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 . No deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee. During the exit interview, the licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.