Routine inspection (3-year)·April 17, 2025

On 4/17/25 at 12 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gerald Poindexter conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with licensee Arlette Khoury. Also, in the home was licensee\342\200\231s helpers Farzana Kamandy, Shokria Nawaey, and Monika Staiger. Present in the home were 10 day care children, 3 of whom were under 24 months. Operating hours are from 8 am to 5 pm. The licensee was provided with the Inspection Checklist (LIC 126). The 3-bedroom, den, 2-bath, one-story floor home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. The licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for child care include bedroom #2, den area, dining room, kitchen, covered patio area and hallway bathroom. Off limits areas include: master bedroom/bath, bedroom #1, laundry room and garage. Areas are inaccessible by having the doors closed and door locks (laundry room). The facility has sufficient toys and equipment available. The home has a fully fenced, backyard/side yard play area available for outdoor activities. No hazards were noted. Outdoor play area has age-appropriate play equipment in good condition. The licensee understands that visual supervision is always required during outdoor activities. No body of water was observed during time of inspection. There is a fully charged fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detector that meet requirements and are operational. There is a fireplace that is screened and inaccessible to children. Poisons, cleaning CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 compounds, medications and other hazardous items were made inaccessible to children via latches/locks or high placement. Adequate heating and ventilation are provided, and vents are located near the ceiling. There is a working telephone and email address. Licensee stated there are NO firearms, weapons or ammunition in the home. LPA observed all required postings were posted. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed and found to be incomplete. Staff records were reviewed and found to be incomplete. Licensee has the required immunizations per SB792. Licensee\342\200\231s helpers Ms. Komandy and Ms. Staiger did not have immunizations on file at the time of inspection. Licensee\342\200\231s and licensee\342\200\231s helper\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR/First Aid are current with an expiration date of 2/2026 (Ms. Khoury) and 10/2025 (Ms. Nawaey). Preventative health practices course was completed. Licensee and licensee\342\200\231s helper Ms. Nawaey\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training Certificates per AB1207 expire 1/8/26 and 1/14/26, respectively. Ms. Staiger did not have a Mandated Reporter Training Certificates on file at the time of inspection. LPA reminded licensee that it must Pediatric CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter Training Certificates shall be renewed every 2 years. Emergency drills are conducted and documented with the last one being on 3/17/25. Licensee maintains a current roster of the children which LPA obtained during time of inspection. LPA verified that all adults living or working in the home have been fingerprint cleared and associated. LPA reminded Licensee that all unusual incident reports shall be submitted to Licensing office via email at SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov or via fax at (619)767-2203. Duty officer number is (619) 767-2248. Provider is hereby reminded of the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children\342\200\231s records according to regulation, post all required forms; corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers are not allowed in day care. All equipment that is used should be used only as intended by the manufacturer. LPA and licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . Licensee 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 CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 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 conducted child care quality management staff interview with the licensee. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 licensee 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, 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . See LIC809D for deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Arlette Khoury. During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights provided.