Pre-licensing visit·March 5, 2026

On 3/5/26 at 9:00 am, 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 with capacity increase. LPA met with applicant Mozlifa Ahmadi. Also, present: the applicant\342\200\231s husband Dawood Ahmadi (who provided translation; applicant\342\200\231s preferred language is Pashto) and three of there minor children. The 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 2-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 notification is on file. The applicant has obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC9149). Applicant states that they have sufficient financial resources to sustain the license. Fire clearance was granted on 2/8/26 and subsequently provided to the Licensing Department. Applicant will use the following rooms for childcare: Living Room areas 1 and 2 (identified as \342\200\234hall\342\200\235 on the facility sketch), downstairs bathroom, kitchen, and backyard. One of the living room areas will be used to care for/separate sick children. Off-limits areas include: the entire second floor, garage, and front yard. These areas prevent access through use of a safety gates, latches and door locks, and door locks (front yard). Stairs to the second floor are inaccessible through the use of a safety gate. The garage is off limits and is kept inaccessible using a door lock and latches. Applicant has a fully fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. No hazardous items were observed in the backyard. Applicant stated that she understands that direct, continuous visual supervision is required at all times when outside. There are no bodies of water in the home. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 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. Downstairs fireplace is screened and latched. Applicant states there are NO firearms and weapons in the home. The applicant has age-appropriate toys and equipment available. Pediatric CPR and First Aid expire 12/3/27. Preventative health practices course (with lead poison prevention training) completed. Applicant is exempt from Mandated Reporter AB1207 training certification due to having limited English proficiency. Applicant\342\200\231s primary language is Pashto. Resident immunization requirements were met. All required facility-related documents were visibly posted. Large license capacity graphic was provided and reviewed with the applicant. Helper requirements were reviewed. Applicant states that they will use their 15-year-old child as a volunteer, as needed. LPA reminded the applicant that they must be present at all times in the home to supervise daycare children and a volunteer under 18 years old. The applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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. 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. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 \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 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers No corrections are needed. A license for 14 children may be granted upon final file review. Applicant agreed to comply with all regulations and laws governing family child-care homes. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Mozlifa Ahmadi . Appeal rights provided.