Pre-licensing visit·May 21, 2025

On 5/21/2025 at 8:40AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nancy Diaz conducted an announced Pre-Licensing inspection for a change of location with the applicant, Sahra Jofey. Her daughter Hamda Farah assisted in translating in Somali today. This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Because the rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The applicant obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149). Fire clearance from the San Diego Fire Department was receivd on 4/21/2025 with approval for maximum capacity of 14 children. Applicant maintains smoke detector, carbon monoxide detctor and fire extinguisher in the home that meets regulation requirements. The combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector was tested today and deemed to be operable. All hazardous items were latched and secured under the kitchen and bathroom sink and are out of reach of children. Mrs. Jofey stated that she does not maintain any weapons. Applicant maintains a first aid kit in the home. 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. Control of property was provided to the department via copy of lease agreement. First Aid and CPR expired on 5/2025. Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 4/2025. CONTINUED ON LIC809C... The daycare children will have access to: living room, dining, kitchen, family room, hallway bathroom, master bedroom, Bedroom #3 and back fenced yard. Off limit areas are: Garage, Bedroom #2, Bedroom #4 and Bathroom in Master bedroom. LPA reviewed with applicant Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Applicant has met all immunization requirements per SB792 and have completed the AB1207 Mandated Reported Training. Applicant is reminded to make anything that reads, "Keep Out of Reach of Children" inaccessible to children. Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. Applicant states that she will comply with all regulations and laws governing family child care homes and that she is financially secure to operate a family child care home for children. LPA reviewed this report with Applicant prior to obtaining her signature. LPA discussed and provided applicant with the following: Child Care Advocates - email address childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov and phone number (916) 654-1541.In addition, for common questions or questions regarding licensing requirements to contact the Child Care Licensing duty line at 619-767-2248. 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-and-resources/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. CONTINUED ON LIC809C... This facility plans to provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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) or (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 . Applicant was informed of the myChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. On this date, 3/4/2025 the California Attorney General \342\200\223 Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California\342\200\231s Megan\342\200\231s Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility address. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. All unusual incident reports shall be submitted to Licensing office via email at SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov or via fax at (619)767-2203. CORRECTIONS NEEDED PRIOR TO LICENSURE: Remove ladder, construction material and cinder/cement blocks from backyard and make them inaccessible to children. Clean/remove weeds from the back yard. Submit plan of operation for Incidental Medical Services (for inhaler that is maintained for child in care). Children's required forms for 13 children currently in care. Mrs. Jofey shall obtain a current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificate. Update Children's Roster (LIC 9040). CONTINUED ON LIC808C... An exit interview was conducted with the applicant. A copy of this report and appeal rights were provided. During the exit interview, the licensees, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Mrs. Jofey shall contact this LPA to make an appointment to show proof of corrections.