Routine inspection·October 9, 2024

On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA’s) Kelly Gerth and Kelli Waters arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as well as an evaluation of the facility for an increase in capacity. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and discussed: · Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday- Thursday, 8:30am-3:00pm and Friday 8:30am-1:00pm · Off-limit areas include: Living room, dining room, kitchen, entire 2 nd floor, utility room and garage. · The facility is licensed to have no more than 8 children as a small FCCH and is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. There were 6 children present during this visit. · Appropriate supervision was being provided during this inspection · Fire clearance for the facility was approved on – 09/20/2024 · A working telephone is present, and the current phone number is on file · A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the Licensee during this inspection. · Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children · All hazardous items were not stored inaccessible to children, however this was corrected during the tour with LPA and items were removed and made inaccessible. · Toxins are now locked and inaccessible to children in care. See Continuation page page 2/4 · Weapons are not present. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations · Stairs were not barricaded during the inspection, however a baby gate was put up leaning against the stairs, during the tour when LPA requested. The current gate is not an appropriate working barricade. A deficiency will be issued. · Clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys are provided · Current roster on file · Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan and Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted · Documentation of fire and disaster drills are on file – Last drill conducted on 08/21/24 · No bodies of water are present at this time. Licensee confirmed that there are no bodies of water. Licensee understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-ground pools & spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. · Verification of control of property is on file · Children’s records are complete · No employees present at this time. · Mandated Reporter Training completed and expires on 10/05/25 · Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expired 08/13/24, a deficiency will be issued. · Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 06/25/10 · Resident records were reviewed and all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances and/or exemptions. See continuation page Page 3/ 4 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 them 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/process . 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 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 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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [facility representative] 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. 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, 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. See Continuation page Page 4/4: On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website: www.ccld.ca.gov . Additionally, there is a link to “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for. The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200 The application for a Large Family Child Care Home will be submitted for approval with a maximum capacity of 12, or 14 with parent notification after the following has been addressed and deficiencies are corrected; As agreed, upon by the licensee Imtiaz Syeda, the following needs to be corrected prior to receiving the License to operate a Large Family Child Care Home. 1. Proof of completion of current 1 st Aid/CPR 2. Appropriate barricade for stairs /off limits area 3. Signed statement acknowledging an understanding of regulation 102417(g)(4). See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies During the exit interview, the Licensee Imtiaz Syeda, 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. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the licensee Imtiaz Syeda. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview..