Facility-requested visit·August 23, 2024

On 8/23/24 at 1:30PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Patrick Ma conducted an unannounced inspection for an increase in capacity application with the applicant Masouma Heidari. Fire clearance was completed on 7/1/24. The 2-story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Present in the home was one day care child who is under 24 months and 1 of licensee\342\200\231s own child under the age of 10. Licensee stated she has 8 children enrolled and the other children would be dropped off by their parents in the afternoon. No other children arrived during inspection. Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for child care include living room, kitchen, classroom, room 1, bathroom, and backyard. Off limits areas are garage and entire 2nd floor and are inaccessible through use of gate at the bottom of the stairs, but garage needs to be made inaccessible to children. The home has a fully fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. Unevenly piled bricks, construction debris and equipment were observed on both the left and right portion of the 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. There is no body of water on the property. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 12/13/24. Licensee has required immunizations. Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on 1/27/23 and is reminded it must be completed every 2 years. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed and found missing required documents. 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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 applicant 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. Licensee owns the home and can operate with a maximum capacity of 14 children if large license is approved. 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. See LIC809D for deficiencies cited. The following corrections are needed: \342\200\242 Deficiency corrections \342\200\242 Garage door from dining room needs to be made inaccessible Applicant understands that corrections must be submitted to the Department within 30 days or the application may be denied. After all corrections are submitted and reviewed, a large Family Child Care Home license 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 applicant Masouma Heidari. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.