Routine inspection·May 21, 2026

On 5/21/26 at 8:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Annette Sutherland conducted an unannounced annual inspection with the Licensee. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee Sonia Ahmadi. Also present in the home was the licensee’s minor daughter and infant son. The one story, three bedroom, two bathroom home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Present during the inspection were three day care children. The Licensee has provided adequate space for children to eat, sleep, and play within the home. Areas used for childcare include Bedrooms #1 and #2, both bathrooms, the living room, dining room, kitchen, family room, and backyard. Off limits areas include Bedroom #3 and the garage, which are made inaccessible through the use of doorknob covers. The Licensee has sufficient toys and equipment available. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. Licensee understands that supervision is always required during outdoor play. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector meet requirements and are operational. Hazardous items were not latched, locked, or otherwise secured out of children’s reach. There are no bodies of water on the property. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 02/2027. Licensee has the required immunizations. The Licensee and helper have not completed Mandated Reporter Training . Licensee is reminded that it must be completed every two years. Children’s and staff records were reviewed and found to be incomplete. LPA obtained an updated facility roster and observed that required postings were visible and accessible to parents/guardians.The provider was reminded of the following: reporting suspected child abuse and neglect; maintaining children’s records according to regulation; posting all required forms; and that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers are not allowed in day care. All equipment used must be used only as intended by the manufacturer. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan’s Law, and LPA provided the website: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . LPA reviewed the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep in Your Family Childcare Home, including children's forms/records, facility forms/records, and required postings.A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff and other individuals requiring 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 volunteers—must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer an existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in the licensed Family Childcare Home. A civil penalty of $100 minimum per day, up to $500 maximum per day/per person, will be assessed if this regulation is violated.LPA discussed safe sleep regulations and provided the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage as a resource: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep LPA reviewed with the Licensee how to properly log safe sleep checks. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information, Licensee was referred to the Evaluator Manual, Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Childcare Homes, Section 102417. Information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was provided, including the USDOJ toll free ADA Information Line: (800) 514 0301 (voice) or (800) 514 0383 (TTY), and the publication “Commonly Asked Questions About Child Care Centers and the ADA,” available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . See LIC 809D for deficiencies cited. Failure to correct deficiencies may result in recitation and/or civil penalties. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Licensee. During the exit interview, the Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility, and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A Notice of Site Visit was issued and must remain posted for 30 days.