Routine inspection·August 24, 2023

On 8/24/23 at 12:55 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gerald Poindexter conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensees Fayhaa Jirjees and Qaya Gorgees. Licensee's adult daughter Rania Ablahad provided translation from Arabic. Licensee\342\200\231s minor daughter was also present. There were no day care children present upon LPA arrival. Licensee states they typically arrive at approximately 2:30 pm. Licensee was provided the Inspection Checklist (LIC 126). The 4-bedroom, 2.5, two-story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children. Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for child care include living room, dining room, kitchen, bedrooms 1 & 2, bathroom, lower level playroom, and front patio (gated with latches on both sides). Off limits areas include bedroom 3 and 4, which are inaccessible through use of child gate and door knob cover. There are no stairs accessible inside the home. The licensees have sufficient toys and equipment available. The home has a gated frontyard available for outdoor activities. Licensee understands that direct visual observation must be maintained at all times during outdoor play. 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 no fireplace. Poisons, cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children via latches and locks and high shelf placement. Adequate heating and ventilation are provided. There is a working telephone/email address. Licensee stated there are NO firearms. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 LPA observed all required postings were posted. Personnel records were reviewed. Children\342\200\231s and Staff records were reviewed and found to be in order. Licensee has the required immunizations per SB792. Both licensees' and helper Raneen Ablahad's Pediatric CPR/First Aid are expired as of 6/19/23. Licensee Fayhaa Jirjee\342\200\231s and helper Raneen Ablahad\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter certification expires 11/2/23. Licensee Qays Gorgee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Certification expires 9/14/24. Licensee\342\200\231s primary language is Arabic. Emergency drills are conducted and documented with the last one being on 7/3/23. 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 Licensees 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. Licensees were 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 conducted child care quality management staff interview with the Licensee. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensees 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 licensees 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. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 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/ . Licensees were 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 . No deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensees Fayhaa Jirjees and Qays Gorgees. During the exit interview, the licensees, 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.