Pre-licensing visit·May 18, 2026

On May 18, 2026, at 9:15AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angela Nguyen conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection with applicant, Mahmood Ahmed. The inspection is conducted for the purpose of a change of location. LPA was granted permission to tour of the family childcare home that was led by the applicant. The purpose of the inspection is to ensure that the home follows standards established in CCR, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, for Family Child Care Homes. The hours of operation: Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 10:00PM. The home is a 4 bedroom 2 bathroom single story home. The day care areas include: Living room, dining room, family room, bedroom #2, bathroom #1 and portion of the backyard. The off-limit areas during childcare hours: front yard including livestock area, kitchen, bedroom #1 with included bathroom, bedroom #3, bedroom #4, garage and pool area. It is made inaccessible to children with the use of door handle covers are placed on the exterior of bedrooms, child proof latches, and child proof gates separating the kitchen from the day care area in the living room and dining room. Applicant will utilize the fenced backyard for outdoor activities. Applicant stated he will ensure children are supervised at all times during outdoor activities. Applicant stated there are bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed there is one in- ground swimming pool on the premises of the backyard, with a five-foot-high metal bar fence with 4 inch gaps between the bars enclosing the body of water, which does not obscure the pool from view. The gate swing's away from the pool, is self-closing and has a self-latching device. LPA observed a 22 in life ring that is approved by US Coast Guard, safety pole with body hook that is fixed at 12ft and pool alarm that meets F2208 requirements. There is a wood fireplace in the home that is located in the living room. LPA observed the fireplace has a safety screen in front of the fireplace and meets the requirements of regulation 102417(g)(1). The carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms meet requirements and are in working order. The fire extinguisher is rated 2-A:10-B-C and is located in the kitchen. The applicant states there are no firearms, no other weapons, or ammunition in the home. Cleaning compounds, medication and poisons are in a locked room inaccessible to children. Applicant has a working telephone service. Applicant does have toys, equipment, and furniture available for day care children. The designated area to isolate sick children is in on the bedroom #2. Applicant has napping equipment for children and understands safe sleep regulations (102425(a-b). Applicant provided documentation of proof of control of property for review by the Department. On this date, 05/18/2026, the California Attorney General - Megan’s 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. Applicant has completed the Mandated Reporter AB1207 training certification on 02/04/2026. Applicant was advised that all helpers will need to complete this training. Applicant has completed the 8 hours of preventative health practices. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expire on 05/2027. Applicant was advised all helpers will need to complete this training if left alone with children. Required documents are posted. Applicant and all adult residents in the home have all received criminal record clearances or exemptions on file. Immunization records were reviewed prior to pre-licensing. 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. LPA advised applicant that prior to making alterations or additions to the home or grounds, including installation of in-ground or above ground bodies of water, the applicant shall notify the Department of the proposed change. 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. LPA reviewed with the applicant the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant. LPA also discussed unusual incident reporting, SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, community resources and emergency disaster logs. Applicant was also informed the following items are prohibited during day care operating hours: walkers, exersaucers, jumpers and johnny bouncy seats. Corporal punishment and smoking are also not allowed in the day care. LPA discussed Incidental Medical Services. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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 applicant 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. Southern California Child Care Advocate information was provided, and applicant was encouraged to subscribe through the CCLD website to be placed on an email list for updated regulation information. Advocate information was provided: (714) 703-2800 or childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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 . A fire clearance for 14 children was requested on 04/10/2026. The fire clearance was granted on 04/23/2026 to care for up to 14 children. The maximum capacity for a large family child care home: 12 children (with a qualified assistant) with no more than 4 infants; or (with landlord consent) 14 children (with a qualified assistant) with no more than 3 infants, 1 child enrolled in kindergarten or elementary school and 1 child at least age 6 including children under age 10 who live in the licensee's home. When there are no Qualified Assistants present, the capacity reverts to the requirements for a Small Family Child Care. To access our Regulations and Forms please use our WEBSITE: http://ccld.ca.gov . No corrections needed. A large family childcare home license may be issued upon final file review. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Mahmood Ahmed. 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. Please visit the Guardian web page and set-up your Guardian account. https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian . If you have any questions regarding Guardian, please contact CDSS at email: guardian@dss.ca.gov 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 .