Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 11/6/2025, at approximately 10:15AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alvarado conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility. LPA Alvarado met with Licensee Saima Abdullah (L1) and disclosed the purpose of the visit for today. LPA Alvarado observed Present in the Facility is (L1) and Assistant supervising 11 children (3 infants and 8 preschoolers). The licensee is a large license and is operating within capacity limits and ratio during today\342\200\231s inspection. (L1) was reminded that if no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in 102416.5 Staffing Ratio and Capacity. At 11:00am a second assistant arrived to the facility. Facility has a pet cat, that does not come in contact with children in care and is located in an off limit part of the home.
The following areas are used for Family Child Care: Part of the lower level of the Home, which includes the Bedroom, Bathroom, Family Room, and Kitchen. Outdoor Play Yard.
The Off-Limit Areas are: The entire second floor, Living Room (Only for Napping), Garage and Front Yard.
LPA inspected the home indoors and outdoors for any health or safety hazards along with (L1). The home is clean and in orderly condition. The home is equipped with a fully charged fire extinguisher. Facility has a carbon monoxide detector that was observed functioning during today\342\200\231s inspection. LPA also observed at least one functioning smoke alarm during today\342\200\231s inspection. Facility has a fireplace that is gas located in the family room which was observed to be properly barricaded with a children\342\200\231s bookshelf. Off limit spaces, and drawers were observed to be locked, barricaded and made inaccessible to children in care.
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During today\342\200\231s inspection LPA observed children in the living room during activity time. (L1) guided LPA to the second floor where one infant was observed to be napping. LPA reminded (L1) that the second floor has not been approved by the department. (L1) removed the infant and placed in the lower level of the home in approved space. LPA reminded the licensee that any off-limit areas must be approved by the department prior to use. LPA suggested that (L1) submit a new application to the Department along with updated documentation to license the living room that is currently off limits and only approved for nap use. LPA also reminded (L1) that the stairs in the living room leading to the second floor must be barricaded. (L1) was reminded that any off-limit areas must be approved by the department prior to use. As of now the living room may not be used until the department has approved it. (L1) has a baby gate between the kitchen and living room.
Outdoor play yard was observed to be free of debris, plenty of outdoor toys for children, little playhouses, climbing equipment. LPA observed soft landing material under high climbing equipment to absorb falls.
Facility hours are Monday-Friday 7:30AM-5:30PM. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and learning materials to be present. Furniture is age-appropriate and free of rough, loose, or sharp edges. Per (L1) Facility provides Breakfast, Lunch and Snack. (L1) stated that families also can provide children meals if they would like. Facility provides napping equipment such as pack n plays, cots and cushioned mats. (L1) stated that communication is through Brightwheel, Text messages and verbal communication in person. Per (L1) there are no firearms present in the facility. All chemicals and Poisons are locked and made inaccessible to children. Facility has a fully equipped First Aid Kit. Phone number listed on file for Licensee is current.
No pools, hot tubs, spas, fishponds or similar bodies of water observed on the property. Licensee also confirmed no bodies of water on property. License was reminded that Babywalkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items will not be used for children in care and are not allowed.
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During Record Review, (L1) assistants do not have Pediatric First Aid/CPR. (L1) and Assistants did not have completed Mandated Reporter Training. (L1) was reminded that CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter Training needs to be renewed every two years for the licensee and all assistants present who are providing care and supervision. During record review it was also observed that staff did not have complete Personnel Records. LPA provided (L1) the Entrance Checklist (LIC126). LPA reviewed twelve children records, which were observed to be complete, and facility records. Required postings were observed to be posted, LPA reminded (L1) of a few that were missing.
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www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process
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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-andresources/safe-sleep
as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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.
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Licensee was provided by LPA Alvarado a packet containing the Recently Approved Safe Sleep Regulations in Effect PIN 20-24-CCP, along with a Copy of the Infant Sleep Chart for Documentation of the Infant 15-Minute check, a copy of the Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227), CDSS additional information regarding Safe Sleep in Child Care information and a Copy of the Child Care Centers Regulations that include 101239. Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies, 101416.5. Staff-Infant Ratio, 101419.2. Infant Needs and Services Plan, 101429. Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants, 101430 Infant Care Activities, and 101439.1. Infant Care Center Sleeping Equipment.
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/
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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.
During the exit interview, Licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
See LIC 809-D for deficiencies being cited today on 11/6/2025 under the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. Regarding Care and Supervision, Facility Administration and Records.
See LIC 9102-TV for Technical Violation regarding Physical Plant and Facility Administration.
See LIC9102-TA for Technical Advisory regarding Physical Plant and Records.
Appeal rights were provided to Saima Abdullah. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.
Exit Interview was conducted with Licensee, Saima Abdullah.
