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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376100593
Report Date: 03/11/2025
Date Signed: 03/11/2025 10:02:04 AM

Document Has Been Signed on 03/11/2025 10:02 AM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME:TAQATQAH, AMIRA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
376100593
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		FACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
CITY:STATE: ZIP CODE:
CAPACITY: 8TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 9CENSUS: 1DATE:
03/11/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:35 AM
MET WITH:Amira TaqatqahTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
10:10 AM
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On 3/11/25 at 8:35 a.m.., Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Renita Rodriguez and Hector Canton, conducted an announced PrelicensingCapacity change Inspection. An annual was also completed during the inspection. LPAs were greeted at the front door by licensee Amira Taqatqah.

The two story 2 bedroom and 1 bathroom townhouse was toured and inspected for compliance. The children are provided a safe, healthful, and comfortable environment, furnishings, and equipment. 1 child in care present during inspection. Areas used for child care include living room on first floor and the bathroom located on the second floor. The bedrooms located on the second floor are off limits. There is a safety gate located at the bottom of the stairs. The licensee has sufficient toys and equipment available. The license states the outdoor area located as you exit the sliding glass door in the living room is available for outdoor activities. Licensee understands that visual supervision is required at all times during outdoor activities.

The last emergency drill was 1/2025. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector are located on the first floor of the townhouse, meet requirements and are operational. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. The kitchen cabinets were latched and locked. There is a body of water/community swimming pool on the property and it is properly fenced. First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 11/4/25. Licensee has required immunizations. Licensee is not required to complete Mandated Reporter Training. Licensee primary language is Arabic. Children’s records were reviewed.

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.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Renita Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/11/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
FACILITY NAME: TAQATQAH, AMIRA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376100593
VISIT DATE: 03/11/2025
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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.

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.

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.

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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Amira Taqatqah.

During the exit interview, the Licensee, Amira Taqatqah confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Renesha Askew
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Renita Rodriguez
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2025
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