Routine inspection·February 24, 2025

On February 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Marilou Monico, made an unannounced Annual Random inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Farnoush Jalilvand, and explained to her the nature of today's inspection. LPA was granted access to the home by the Licensee. The Licensee received the Entrance Checklist (LIC 126). Also present in the home were licensee's adult helper and five (5) daycare children: 4 infants and 1 preschool age. LPA observed all required postings. The daycare is open Monday thru Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. There are no active waivers or exceptions for this facility. Licensee stated that there are two adults residing in the home: herself and her daughter (A1). LPA observed that licensee's daughter (A1) who turned 18 years old in 2024 does not have fingerprint clearances. LPA advised licensee that children residing in the home who turn 18 have 30 days from their birthday to obtain fingerprint clearances. LPA obtained a copy of current children's roster. Fire/disaster drill was completed on July 22, 2024. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher with no punched date or proof of purchase. Licensee stated that the fire extinguisher was last serviced more that a year ago. LPA observed functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and covered fireplace. Licensee stated that there are no weapons or firearms in the home. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual- Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes, Section 102417. 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 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Licensee, Farnoush Jalilvand, 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. Continuation on next pages: Off limit areas inside the home: Bedrooms 1 and 2, patio/atrium area, master bathroom, and garage. LPA observed that the home is clean and orderly. Cleaning products, sharp objects, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible. LPA observed sufficient age-appropriate materials, toys, and play equipment in the home. The children's bathroom is clean, sanitary, and operable. There are no off limit areas outside the home. No bodies of water were observed. LPA reviewed nine (9) children's files during today's inspection for the following records: Notification of Parents Rights (LIC995A), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Identification and Emergency Information (LIC700), Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance (LIC 282), Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) for infants under 12 months old, sleep log for children under 2 years old, and Immunization Records. LPA reviewed a helper's file for the following records: Employee Rights (LIC 9052), Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse (LIC 9108), immunizations, and TB test. Licensee has the required immunizations and current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications. Licensee's Mandated Reporter training expired on 12/05/23. LPA reminded licensee that Mandated Reporter training must be renewed by all staff every 2 years. 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. 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 . Continuation on next pages: Licensee, Farnoush Jalilvand, was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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. Exit interview conducted and the report was reviewed with Licensee, Farnoush Jalilvand. During the exit interview, the Licensee, Farnoush Jalilvand, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. As a result of this inspection, Type A and Type B deficiencies were cited on the following pages: Assembly Bill (AB) 633 was provided and discussed with Licensee. LPA informed the Licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated February 24, 2025 that documents a Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled no later than the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to parents/guardians of any newly enrolled children for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC9224) must be placed in the child's file for verification. A Notice of Site Visit was given to Licensee, Farnoush Jalilvand, and must remain posted for 30 days together with the Type A deficiency.