Routine inspection·April 16, 2025

On 4/16/2025 at 9:15AM., Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Luis Gomez and Nicole Tran, met with Licensee, Mary Farid Kopti. The purpose of today’s visit was explained and was for an unannounced, annual random inspection. Present was the licensee and assistant caring for 6 children. (2 infant-age, 4 preschool-age). Adults have criminal record clearances on file. Licensee’s home is a three bedroom, two bathroom, one level house. Days and hours of operations are: Monday- Friday, 8:00AM- 5:30PM. Areas of the home designated for childcare are: Family Room (Playroom); Kitchen; Dining Room (Playroom #2); Bedroom #1 (for napping only); Bathroom #1; and the Backyard. Areas of the home designated as off-limits: Bedroom #2; Bedroom #3; Living Room; Bathroom #2; and Garage. LPAs inspected facility indoors and outdoors for health and safety hazards. At 9:25AM., the following was observed: Facility was clean, neat, with age-appropriate playthings available for the children. The floors and ground surfaces were clear of any obstructions or hazards. Cubbies are available for storage of children’s belongings. For food services, LPAs observed table, chairs, scaled to the appropriate size. Furniture, materials, and supplies inspected were in good repair, free of sharp corners or splinters. For napping services, foam mats and playpens are available in facility. At 10:08AM., Based on observations, LPAs confirmed that children's mattresses did not have tight fitting sheets. LPAs discussed proper fitting sheets with elastic requirement with licensee. Advisory Note: Technical Violation (LIC9102TV was issued. Bathroom #1 was observed clean, with faucet and toilet in operating condition. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and item which can pose a danger, have been stored in the off-limit areas. (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.) (PAGE 2) Home was a comfortable temperature, ventilation, and lighting. Home has telephone service; carbon monoxide / smoke combination detector; and fire extinguisher (3A:40BC). At 9:40AM., LPAs inspected the outdoor play yard. Area was secure with fences at least four feet high and had shaded areas for children to rest under. Home does not have any pools; fishpond; jacuzzi; or other bodies of water. At 9:42AM., Based on record review and observation, LPAs confirmed hazardous plants (aloe vera) in the backyard area. At 10:21AM., Based on interview and record review, LPAs confirmed licensee not maintaining documentation of each 15 minute review for napping infants in care. At 10:40AM., LPAs reviewed facility records including the children and staff files. The staff file was reviewed and included the Notice of Employee Rights (LIC9052). At 11:00AM., Based on record review, LPAs confirm licensee’s assistant missing proof of required immunization in facility records. Advisory Note: Technical Violation (LIC9102TV) was issued. The children’s files were reviewed and included the: Identification and Emergency Information (LIC700); Notification of Additional Children in Care (LIC9150); and Immunization Records. LPAs reminded licensee to ensure parent authorization for licensee to consent to emergency medical care (LIC627) and Notification of Parents Rights (LIC995) is stored in the children’s files. Advisory Note: Technical Violation (LIC9102TV) was issued. Licensee’s cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/ Pediatric First Aid Certification was current, expiring: 3/2026. Licensee’s proof of completed mandated reporter training (AB1207) was current, expiring: 3/2026. Per licensee, last emergency disaster drill was conducted November (2024). LPA reminded licensee to ensure emergency disaster drill conducted are properly logged with exact date and number of children present. Technical Violation (LIC9103TV) issued during inspection. The required forms are posted in entry and include the: License; Notification of Parent’s Rights (PUB379); and Written Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610).(REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.) (PAGE 3) Per licensee, isolation of an ill child is on the couch in the Family Room. Per licensee, facility provides daily snack/ meal services. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 years and over living in the home, person who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employee and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain criminal 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 safe sleep regulations with licensee and the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep Web page at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesource/child-care-licesning/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on United States consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at http://www.cpsc.gov and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Facility was informed of the www.mychildcareplan.org site is a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting to child care providers and resources and referral agencies (R&R) throughout California. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information, see PIN 20-02-CCP. When an IMS is provided, a plan for 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- 0382 (TTY) and link to publications: Commonly asked questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm (REFER TO 809C., FOR CONT.) (PAGE 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 tool, please send them 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/inforesource/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . Based on today's inspection, deficiencies were observed in areas evaluated according to California Title 22, Div. 12 Chap. 3, Health and Safety Code of Regulations and cited in 809D. An exit interview including a plan of correction and facility evaluation report was discussed with Licensee, Mary Farid Kopti. Licensee’s signature of this form acknowledges the receipt of these documents. Licensee stated should would not like report to be read to them by LPAs. LPAs unable to print during inspection. LPA stated they will send report to licensee at later date. During exit interview, licensee confirmed no registered sex offenders are living in the facility, and LPAs completed RSO profile. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.