Pre-licensing visit·July 1, 2025

On 7/1/25 at 10:50 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Renita Rodriguez, conducted an announced Prelicensing Inspection/ change of location. LPA was greeted at the front door by applicant Yazi Alawad. Also present in the home was applicant nephew Mazin Alawad (translator) and applicants 5 minor children. LPA was granted entry after showing badge and identifying herself and disclosing the purpose of her visit. The one story 4 bedroom and 2 bathroom home was toured and inspected for compliance. Areas used for child care include living room, kitchen, bedroom 2, and bathroom 1. Off limits areas include the garage, bedroom 1, bedroom 3, bedroom 4, office, and master bathroom located in bedroom 1. All off limit bedrooms have the safety door knobs. There is a door in the kitchen leading to the garage and has the safety door knob. The applicant has sufficient toys and equipment available. The back yard has a covered in ground pool. The in ground pool is covered with wooden boards that are nailed in. The back yard is off limits and inaccessible with safety door knob on the back door. There is a front yard available for outdoor activities that is not fenced. Applicant understands that visual supervision is required at all times during outdoor activities. 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. Applicant states there are no firearms on the property. First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 10/28/25. Applicant has required immunizations. Applicant is not required to complete Mandated Reporter Training. Applicant primary language is Arabic. LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant. 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. On this date, 7/1/25, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. 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. 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, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5-days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30-days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP . 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) 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 platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. The applicant provided proof of control of property. Because the applicant 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). The decision for the license approval and processing will be made upon final file review. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant Yazi Alawad.