Routine inspection·January 26, 2026

On 01/26/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Syeda Bahar and Licensing Program Manager (LPM), Mireya Flores met with Licensees, Razia Kashif, for an unannounced annual inspection, for an increase in capacity initiated by Licensee. The purpose of today's inspection: address the Application for a Large Family Child Care Home (FCCH) License \342\200\223 capacity increase, that the Licensee submitted to the Department on 12/17/2025. Licensee is currently licensed for Small FCCH. Licensee has been licensed from 11/17/2022 under license #434416525. Therefore, she has at least one year of experience as a family child care provider to apply for a Large FCCH. A fire clearance for Large FCCH was granted on 01/21/2026. Present for this inspection were Licensee, one (1) adult, two (2) infants (under age of 2) and four (4) pre-school age children. All adults living in the home have criminal background clearance. Licensee, Razia also has two minor children: (son \342\200\223 age 12, daughter age 17) residing in the home. Days and hours of operation are from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM. to 6:00 PM. The LPA and LPM toured the indoor and outdoor areas of home to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. LPA observed barricaded stairs in the home. On limits area are the Playroom, family room, one bathroom in the playroom, dining room, kitchen, living room, and backyard. Off limits areas are the One downstair bedroom, one bathroom, entire second floor, and the off-limit areas outside the home - a storage shed, and right-side portion of backyard. Isolation area is Living room area beside the kitchen area. The outdoor play area is free from defects or dangerous conditions and is fenced. There have been no changes from the areas previously identified as off-limit or alterations to existing building or grounds. There are ample age-appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition. There are no bodies of water. All hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of the reach of children. Licensee states that any poisons are stored inside the cabinet, under the sink which is locked and inaccessible to children. [Continue to page 2] [Page 2] LPA reminded Licensee that smoking, baby walkers, and similar items are not allowed in Family Child Care Homes. The home has a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher. Receipt shows it was purchased on 01/04/2026. The home has a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector, and a working telephone. The Licensee's CPR and First Aid certificate is current, completed on 9/28/24 and expires in 09/28/26. Licensee completed the Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Providers on 10/29/24 (Expires in 10/29/26) and a copy of the certification is on file. Licensee was reminded of Mandated reporter Training (AB1207) and CPR/First aid certifications need to be renewed every two years. A copy of the Licensee's immunization is on file. Per Licensee, there are no firearms in the home. LPA observed that currently enrolled children are over the age of twelve months. All the children sleeps on the sleeping mats/cots. LPA inspected the napping equipment and observed them to be stored in a healthy manner. LPM and LPA discussed the infant safe sleep equipment requirement with the Licensee. Licensee was reminded that all cribs or play yards must meet safety standards. The cribs or play yards must not hinder entrance or exit to and from the space where infants are sleeping. The Licensee was reminded that the mattresses in the crib or play yards need to be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that is appropriate, fits tightly, and overlaps the underside of the mattresses. Forms of discipline to be used by Licensee are redirecting and talking with the child. Licensee understands that children's personal rights should not be violated, including but not limited to, no corporal punishment, children are treated with dignity, receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, interference with eating, intimidation, or other actions of a punitive nature. Also, discussed with the Licensee was isolation of sick children, supervision of children, staffing ratio and capacity, requirements for reporting suspected child abuse, unusual incidents/injuries, heat related illnesses, and requirements for assistant/substitute. 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. [Continue to page 3] [Page 3] 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. 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/ . 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, the Licensee, Razia Kashif, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Megan's Law was checked on 01/22/2026. 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 . No deficiency issued during today's inspection. Appeal rights were provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Razia Kashif. LPA advised the Licensee Razia Kashif that a Large Family Child Care Home License has been approved, effective today, 01/26/2026. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.