Pre-licensing visit·January 13, 2025

On 1/13/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gerald Poindexter identified himself and disclosed the nature of the visit before being granted entry. LPA Poindexter then conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection. LPA met with applicant, Nadia Kadad. Also, present: the applicant\342\200\231s adult daughter, Laureen Haider, and minor son, Ahmed Haidar (who provided translation). The 3-bedroom, 2-bath one-story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Applicant rents the home. Verification of control of property is on file. Property owner/landlord consent is on file. Applicant states that they have sufficient financial resources to sustain the license. Applicant will use the following rooms for childcare: living room, dining area, kitchen, bathroom 1, bedroom 1, back patio and front patio. Bedroom 1 is used to care for/separate sick children. Off-limits areas include: Bedrooms 2 and 3, Bathroom 2, and the backyard storage shed. LPA advised of doorknob covers for Bedrooms 2 and 3 and a secure lock for the backyard storage shed. There is no garage in the home. Applicant has partially-fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. No hazardous items were witnessed in the backyard or front patio. Applicant is advised of and understands that continuous visual supervision is required when children are outside. There are no bodies of water in the home. There is a working phone at the facility. The fire extinguisher meets 2A10BC requirements. Carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector were tested and are operational. Poisons, cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. Heating and ventilation equipment were reviewed. Central heating/air vents are located on the ceiling. There is no fireplace. Applicant states there are NO firearms, weapons, and ammunition in the home. The applicant has age-appropriate toys and equipment available. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Pediatric CPR and First Aid expire 8/2025. Preventative health practices course (with lead poison prevention training) completed 1/5/25. Applicant is exempt from Mandated Reporter AB1207 training certification due to having limited English proficiency. Applicant\342\200\231s primary language is Arabic. Staff /resident immunization requirements were met. All required health/safety and facility-related documents were posted. Applicant 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 reviewed the following resources and information with applicant: \302\267 LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep in Your Family Child Care Home, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information required to be posted \302\267 New provider packet, including unusual incident reporting procedures \302\267 Rules related to children\342\200\231s personal rights, child abuse, and prohibiting of corporal punishment \302\267 Rules prohibiting smoking, walkers, exersaucers, jumpers and bouncy seats. Also, allowed/prohibited uses of car seats. \302\267 Use of all equipment only as intended by the manufacturer \302\267 Shaken Baby Syndrome and SIDS \302\267 California Megan's Law and website: www.meganslaw.ca.gov \302\267 COVID-19 and other communicable diseases guidelines and resources \302\267 Provider Information Notices (PINs), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters, and the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe . \302\267 YMCA Resource Center information \302\267 Additional CDSS contact information and provider resources LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the applicant and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed the applicant of the importance of checking for recalled infant CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 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. t. 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 The following corrections are needed prior to the issuance of the license: \302\267 Install doorknob covers to Bedrooms 2 and 3 \302\267 Install corner protectors dining table \302\267 Repair/secure lock of back patio storage shed Once all corrections are made and proof is sent to, reviewed and approved by the Department, a license for eight children may be granted upon the final file review. Applicant understands that proof of corrections must be submitted to Licensing within 30 days, by no later than 2/12/25 , or the application may be denied. Applicant agreed to comply with all regulations and laws governing family child-care homes. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Nadia Kadad . Appeal rights provided.