Routine inspection·September 15, 2023

On 09/15/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farida Raja, conducted an unannounced 1- year annual inspection. LPA was granted access to the home by Licensee, Batool Afjei and explained the nature of today\342\200\231s inspection. Present in the home were licensee, assistant (Marita Vanaky) and 6 infant children. Licensee was not operating within the r atio and capacity requirements of the license. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. LPA observed all required posted materials near the front entrance to the home. The adults that reside in the home are licensee and spouse/co-licensee. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. Licensee has a working telephone in the home (408-499-1914). LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. The daycare is being operated in the converted garage (living area and one room). LPA observed children playing, eating and napping in the converted garage under the supervision of staff. LPA observed two reclined sleepers in the garage room with an infant (C6) sleeping in one. LPA observed a bouncer/rocker in the garage living area and baby walker in the on-limit family room. The home has central heating/cooling and ventilation for comfort of children. In use areas inside the home: converted garage (living area and one room), one bathroom, family room. LPA observed a screened fire place in the on limit family room. Off limit areas outside the home: fenced swimming pool. LPA observed that the facility pool's fencing has gaps where the panel connects to the access gate on both sides and between where two panels meet in two separate areas of the fence. The gaps are more than 2 inches wide. Backyard is fenced and both sides of the home are gated. The outdoor space and play equipment were observed to be age appropriate and free of hazards. LPA observed that the bathroom used by children was in operating condition. LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher in the hallway to bathroom and working smoke/carbon monoxide detector. The licensee states that she does not have any weapons or pets in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, poisons, medications, sharp objects and other similar items were stored inaccessible to children. Licensee understands that smoking is prohibited in the home. Continued on Page 2 Drinking water is readily available for children in the home via individual water bottles. Licensee states that she provides breakfast, lunch and two snacks to the children in care. Licensee understands that any food brought from home shall be labeled with each child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. Licensee did not have a current children's roster and has not maintained a fire drill log. LPA communicated with licensee the importance of maintaining a children's roster and conducting fire drills. Six (6) children\342\200\231s files were reviewed during today's inspection. Licensee did not have complete files with required forms for children, C1-C6. Licensee has not conducted and documented 15-minute checks for sleeping infants. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee, including conducting 15-minute checks on all sleeping infants 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. LPA provided licensee with a copy of an Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) for infants 12 months and under and a sample 15- minute sleeping infant check form for children under 2 years of age. LPA reviewed 2 staff files (Licensee and assistant) for the required forms. Licensee has current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification (expires 02/2024). A review of staff records indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee and staff do not have the required immunization in file for measles, pertussis and influenza and do not have a current Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Workers. LPA informed licensee that the training is mandatory to all Licensees and adults in the home in contact will children and requires renewal every two years. LPA referred the Licensee to the training website: www.mandatedreporterca.com for additional information on the online training. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and Continued on Page 3 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. Supervision of children was discussed with Licensee, and she understands that she or a qualified adult must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. The Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 8 children in the home at any time. LPA discussed "zero tolerance" related regulations which includes the assessment of an immediate $500 per day civil penalty for any violation of a "zero tolerance" related regulation. A $500 immediate civil penalty is assessed for serious violations such as absence of supervision, accessible bodies of water, accessible firearms, refused entry of licensing staff, presence of an excluded person, and violations that result in illness or injury. An ongoing civil penalty of $100 per day continues until the violation(s) is corrected. Licensee is encouraged to visit the Department\342\200\231s website at https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing to access general updates, resources for providers, regulations, adoptions of new laws, pay annual fees etc. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. LPA provided a copy of the PIN to Licensee. 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/ . Licensee states that she does not transport any day care children. LPA reminded Licensee that if she decides to transport children, children should not be left unattended in parked vehicles and that car seats shall only be used for transportation and shall not be used for sleeping. Continued on Page 4 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. 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 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 . Two (2) Type A and nine (9) Type B deficiencies were cited as a result of today's inspection. Type B and Type A deficiencies were cited today on the attached LIC 809D pages. Appeal rights and LIC 9224 were printed and given to Licensee. Due to the issuance of a Type A Citation during today's inspection, a copy of this Licensing Report must be given to each existing parent by the end of today or next day child is in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians enrolled over the next 12 months from the date of this report. In addition, a copy of the LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports must be signed by each parent and kept in each child's file. LPA reminded Licensee that failure to correct deficiencies by Plan of Correction Due Date may result in penalties of $100 per day per violation . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Batool Afjei. Licensee and co-licensee (Seyed Ghoreyshi) stated that they want to apply for a change in capacity from a small to large family childcare home and wanted to remove spouse's name as co-licensee. LPA informed Batool to submit an updated Application for Family Child Care Home (LIC 279) requesting increase in capacity and licensee name change. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.