Facility-requested visit·November 3, 2025

On November 3, 2025, at approximately 8:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katie Krenn conducted a case management visit that was initiated by the licensee. LPA met with Licensee, Amna Rehmane and explained the purpose of the visit. Licensee has applied to increase the capacity to a large Family Child Care Home License. Licensee has met the requirements to qualify for a large license. Licensee previously had a large license at a different address. Present in the home in addition to the licensee was a helper and eight preschool children. All adults present in the home have received fingerprint clearance. Licensee operates a Montessori curriculum. Currently, the licensee’s days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 8:30AM to 5:00PM. Daycare Areas: Main Living Room Area, Bathroom #1 (Hallway), and Backyard. Off-Limits Areas: Bedroom #1, Bedroom #2, Bedroom #3, Bathroom #2, Kitchen, Dinning Area, Garage, Front Yard, and Driveway. LPA did not observe the required postings upon entrance. Licensee has the postings on a board, but still needs to hang the board in a prominent place. LPA had licensee add the earthquake preparedness checklist to the board. Licensee confirmed that there are no swimming pools, spas, or other similar bodies of water on the property. continued on page 2 Page 2 LPA verified that Licensee’s phone number and email address are current during the visit. LPA and Licensee toured the home to inspect for health or safety hazards. LPA observed that the home was clean and in excellent condition. LPA observed that the bathroom fixtures were operational. LPA observed that the floors were free of debris. LPA observed that electrical outlets in the daycare areas were covered to prevent children’s access. LPA observed that the fireplace was covered by furniture. A gate is used to prevent children's access to the kitchen and dinning area. Licensee has two combination detectors for smoke and carbon monoxide. During a previous visit in the past 30 days, LPA had tested the detectors and found them to be functioning properly. LPA did not test them during this visit. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher, fire pull alarm, and emergency backpack complete with a first aid kit. LPA observed medication stored in the emergency backpack, which is stored out of children’s reach. In the day care areas, LPA observed age-appropriate toys, books, educational materials and furniture. LPA observed mats for sleeping and bedding for each child. Per licensee, bedding is provided from home and goes home every Friday to be laundered. LPA observed that the backyard had a number of age-appropriate tricycles, balls, outdoor toys, and tables that are used for sand and kinetic sand. LPA observed shaded areas available. LPA observed the new grass, that had been put it since the last visit. Per licensee, they provide morning and afternoon snacks. Parents send lunches prepared at home with their children. LPA did not review records during this visit, since they had been reviewed within the past 30 days. Licensee is aware that both the MRT and First Aid/CPR need to be renewed every two years and that current copies need to be available for review. continued on page 3 Page 3 LPA has approved the capacity increase for this home, pending fire inspection clearance and photos of the following items sent to LPA via email or text. - The postings board, posted in a prominent place. - Completion of roster (LIC 9040), - Secondary relocation site listed on the Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610) - Completion and documentation of a disaster drill. LPA reminded licensee that they may not exceed the capacity of a small license until fire clearance has been received. Licensee stated that they understood. LPA reminded licensee of the requirement to be present in the home ensuring that children are supervised. Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility provides care per day. Licensee confirmed that they are aware of the requirement. To improve the quality and value of the 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 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/‌inspection-process. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/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-and-resources/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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. No deficiencies were cited today during LPA's visit. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Amna Rehmane.