Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 2/26/2026 at 8:45 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Danielle Anderson conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection with applicant Shukri Jama. The purpose of the inspection is to ensure that the home complies with standards established in CCR, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, for Family Child Care Homes. This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home was toured and inspected to ensure the environment is safe for the care and supervision of children. Per the applicant operating hours will be Saturday & Sunday from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm.
The applicant provided proof of control of the property for review by the Department. The applicant will use the following areas for childcare: living room, dining room, downstairs bathroom , and backyard. Off-limits areas include all bedrooms, garage, and locked shed in the backyard. They are made inaccessible to daycare children through the use of doorknob covers, latches, and safety gates. There are no bodies of water observed during the time of the visit. The stairs were barricaded at the time of inspection and licensee is reminded when children under the age of 5 years are in care, the stairs must remain barricaded. The fire place has glass barricade and has child lock. The applicant stated there are no weapons or firearms. The fire extinguisher is rated 3A 40B: C, and smoke, and carbon monoxide detectors meet requirements and are operational. All poisons, cleaners, and hazardous items in the home are inaccessible to children through latches, locks, and/or placed on high surfaces.
Children\342\200\231s toys and play equipment are available. The applicant has completed the
8 hours
of preventative health. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expire on 01/2028. The applicant completed Mandated Reporter AB1207 training on 01/21/2026. Immunization records per SB792 were reviewed, and are in compliance.
LPA advised the applicant no changes should be made to the home without prior notice and/or approval from Licensing. The applicant states they are financially secure to operate a family childcare home for children and will comply with all regulations and laws governing family childcare homes.
Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.
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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at:
http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
.
The New Provider Resource Packet was reviewed with the applicant including information on the following: Lead Exposure, SIDS, shaken baby, child abuse reporting, community resources, LIC311D, children\342\200\231s records, facility records, required postings, immunizations, unusual incident report, facility roster, car seat law, visual for ratio/capacity, fire/disaster drill log. Applicant was also informed the following items are prohibited during day care operating hours (walkers, exersaucers, jumpers and bouncy seats). Corporal punishment and smoking are not allowed in the day care.
On this date, 02/26/2026, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. LPA provided the applicant with the California Megan's Law website:
www.meganslaw.ca.gov
.
Applicant was informed of the
MyChildCarePlan.org
site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe
and select the Child Care option to receive email communication
.
LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: childcare advocates email address:
childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov
.
The maximum capacity for a small family childcare home: 4 infants only (infants mean any children under 24 months);
or
6 children with no more than 3 infants;
or
(with landlord consent) 8 children with no more than 2 infants, 1 child in kindergarten or elementary school and 1 child at least age 6 including children under age 10 who live in the licensee's home.
The San Diego Fire Department granted a fire clearance for 14 on 2/5/2026.
The applicant has not obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC9149). Without this consent, the applicant understands that, once licensed, they can operate with a maximum capacity of 12 children.
To access our Regulations and Forms please use our WEBSITE:
http://ccld.ca.gov
.
In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248.
A Small Family Child Care Home License for 12 may be issued upon a final file review.