Office review·February 10, 2026

On 2/10/26, at 1:27 PM, Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Keturah Lane, and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Evelyn Reyes conducted an office meeting with applicant, Zohra Wahedi. Also present was applicant\342\200\231s cousin, Ahmad Hamid Shorish, who came to assist applicant with translation in Dari. LPA Mahjoba Mohsini joined via Teams to also assist with translation in Dari. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Zohra Wahedi\342\200\231s recent submission of an application for a change of location large Family Child Care License and to review and discuss Health and Safety Code and Title 22 Regulations prior to licensure to ensure their understanding and compliance with Regulatory Requirements. Zohra Wahedi submitted a lease agreement and landlord consent (LIC9149) as part of the application packet. On 1/26/26, LPA Reyes conducted a Pre-Licensing inspection at the home, however additional corrections were needed to make the off-limit areas, stairs and second floor inaccessible. During final file review, LPM Lane requested lease be verified with landlord. On 1/28/26 LPA Reyes called/e-mailed the landlord, Ryan Beilharz, who verified the lease as accurate, however stated that he did not sign the landlord consent form (LIC9149). Mr. Beilharz stated that the signature was not his and the name was misspelled as \342\200\234Rayan Beihrz\342\200\235. LPA requested applicant come in for office meeting to discuss the discrepancies with the LIC9149 Landlord consent form and scheduled the meeting for 2/10/26. Continue on page 2. Licensee\342\200\231s previous landlord of facility #376102258 also confirmed on 11/14/25 that the signature on the LIC9149 consent form was not signed by any of their representatives and stated they did not consent to the Licensee having more than 6 children. During today\342\200\231s office meeting, applicant Zohra Wahedi stated her husband took the Form LIC 9149 Landlord Consent form, which was checked as a Small Family Child Care Home Capacity to the property manager Ryan Beliharz and he signed it. LPM stated we verified with Ryan Beliharz and stated that he did not sign it. Zohra then stated her husband is the one who went to take the form to sign it and she was not present and perhaps the Assistant Manager signed it. Zohra also stated when she was asked to get the Form LIC 9149 Landlord Consent for the application to Increase Capacity to a Large License her husband took the form to the property manager and they refused to sign it. Declaration above was obtained during the visit. LPM explained that providing unverifiable or false documents to the Department may result in denial of her application. During today's meeting the Department discussed and provided the below Laws and Regulations: 102352(l) Definitions: (2) "Licensee" means an adult licensed to operate a Family Day Care Home and who is primarily involved in providing care for the children during the hours that the home provides care. 102391 Inspection Authority: (a) Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision, and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation of, the regulations adopted by the Department governing family child care homes, and in accordance with Section 102396. Continue on page 3. Health & Safety Code 1596.885: The department may deny an application for or suspend or revoke any license, registration, or special permit issued under this act upon any of the following grounds and in the manner provided in this act: (a) Violation by the licensee, registrant, or holder of a special permit of this act or of the rules and regulations promulgated under this act. (b) Aiding, abetting, or permitting the violating of this act or of the rules and regulations promulgated under this act. (c) Conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility or the people of this state. (d) The conviction of a licensee, or other person specified in Section 1596.871, at any time before or during licensure, of a crime as defined in Section 1596.871. (e) Engaging in acts of financial malfeasance concerning the operation of a facility, including, but not limited to, improper use or embezzlement of client moneys and property or fraudulent appropriation for personal gain of facility moneys and property, or willful or negligent failure to provide services for the care of clients. Health & Safety Code 1596.8897: (a) The department may prohibit any person from being a member of the board of directors, an executive director, or an officer of a licensee or a licensee from employing, or continuing the employment of, or allowing in a licensed facility, or allowing contact with clients of a licensed facility by, any employee, prospective employee, or person who is not a client who has: (1) Violated, or aided or permitted the violation by any other person of, any provisions of this chapter or of any rules or regulations promulgated under this chapter. (2) Engaged in conduct that is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility, or the people of the State of California. (4) Engaged in any other conduct that would constitute a basis for disciplining a licensee. Continue on page 4. Applicant was also provided with the CDSS Child Care Licensing (CCL) Family Child Care Providers Resource link with instructional videos: https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/family-child-care-providers/ . It is recommended for Licensee to review the video including, but not limited to: \342\200\234Is Family Child Care the Right Business for Me?\342\200\235, \342\200\234Child Care Reporting Requirements\342\200\235, \342\200\234Community Care Licensing Inspection Authority\342\200\235, and \342\200\234How Many Children Can Attend a Family Child Care Home?\342\200\235 Applicant was advised to regularly visit the Community Care Licensing WEB SITE: www.ccld.ca.gov for quarterly updates and regulation. During meeting applicant was provided the Duty Line: 619-767-2248. Department provided and reviewed all the above references with the applicant during today\342\200\231s meeting. Applicant Zohra Wahedi and Ahmad Hamid Shorish state their understanding of the above as well as their need to abide by Health and Safety Code and Title 22 Regulations in the operation of their Family Child Care Homes, if licensed. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with applicant Zohra Wahedi through translation by LPA Mahjoba Mohsini. Applicant states she understood the report and was provided with a copy at the conclusion of the meeting.