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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376101080
Report Date: 06/23/2025
Date Signed: 06/23/2025 04:31:23 PM

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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:YOUSIF, HELDA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
376101080
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		HELDA YOUSIFFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(619) 402-2412
CITY:EL CAJONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92021
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 12CENSUS: 2DATE:
06/23/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:50 PM
MET WITH:Helda Yousif TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:45 PM
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On 6/23/25 at 12:50 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gerald Poindexter conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with licensee, Helda Yousif. Also present was the licensee’s husband/helper Wasim Korael and their four minor children (one under 10 years old) There were two daycare children present, including one under 24 months of age. Licensee states hours of operation are from 6:00 am to 12:00 am, seven days per week. The licensee was provided with the Inspection Checklist (LIC 126). The 3-bedroom, 2-bath, one-story home was toured and inspected to ensure an environment safe for the care and supervision of children.

The licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for childcare include living room, dining room, second bedroom on the right down the hallway, master bedroom and bath, hallway bathroom, and backyard. During inspection, licensee requested making the second bedroom on the right on-limits, instead of the first bedroom on the right, which she wanted to make off limits. Licensee states she had already been using those bedrooms in that fashion for child care, without notifying the Department of the change. Master bedroom had drawers thatare latched, as well as latched cabinet inside the master bedroom closet. Master bathroom was free of hazards. Off limit areas are now kitchen and the first bedroom on the right, and within that bedroom, the connecting garage, which has been converted to a bedroom. Kitchen drawers and cabinets were latched. Off limits bedroom is latched. LPA observed lever lock for the door.

The home has a fully-fenced, bckyard play area available for outdoor activities. Outdoor play area is in good condition. No hazards were noted. The licensee understands that visual supervision is always required during outdoor activities. No body of water was observed during time of inspection. The facility has sufficient toys and equipment available. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joelle Redding
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Gerald Poindexter
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/23/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/23/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
  • Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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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: YOUSIF, HELDA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376101080
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2025
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There is a fully charged fire extinguisher and smoke detector that meet requirements and are operational. The carbon monoxide detector was not operational at the time of inspection. There is no fireplace. Poisons, cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children via latches/locks or high placement. Adequate heating and ventilation are provided and vents are located at ceiling level. There is a working telephone and email address. Licensee stated there are NO firearms and ammunition in the home.

LPA observed all required postings were posted. Children’s records were reviewed and found to be incomplete. Staff records were reviewed. Licensee and helper have the required immunizations per SB792. Licensee’s and husband/helper’s Pediatric CPR/First Aid are current with an expiration date of September 2026. Preventative health practices course was completed. Both the licensee and husband/helper’s Mandated Reporter Training Certificates per AB1207 were expired as of 4/14/24 and 6/5/24, respectively. LPA reminded licensee that Mandated Reporter Training and Pediatric CPR/First Aid training must be renewed every 2 years.

Emergency drills are conducted and documented with the last one being on 3/10/25. Licensee maintains a current roster of the children which LPA obtained during time of inspection. LPA verified that all adults living or working in the home have been fingerprint cleared and associated. LPA reminded Licensee that all unusual incident reports shall be submitted to Licensing office via email at SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov or via fax at (619)767-2203. Duty officer number is (619) 767-2248.



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.

LPA conducted child care quality management staff interview with the licensee. 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 the licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant
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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joelle Redding
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Gerald Poindexter
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2025
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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: YOUSIF, HELDA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376101080
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2025
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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.

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.

See LIC809D for deficiencies cited.



Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Helda Yousif. During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Website: https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights provided.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joelle Redding
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Gerald Poindexter
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/23/2025
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Created By: Gerald Poindexter On 06/23/2025 at 03:35 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: YOUSIF, HELDA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376101080

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1597.543
Licensure Requirements
Every family day care home for children shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on statement and observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as the carbon monoxide detector was not functioning, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/30/2025
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Licensee stated that she will purchase and install a new carbon monoxide detector and send a video of testing to LPA Poindexter via e-mail by 6/30/25. Email: Gerald.Poindexter@dss.ca.gov
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(j)(1)
Infant Safe Sleep
The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: The provider shall physically check on the infant every 15 minutes.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on statement, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the case of 2 of 2 children, by substituting physical checks with video checks, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/30/2025
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Licensee stated that she will provide a written statement to the epartment that she understands that physical sleep checks are required every 15 minutes, and will send the statement to LPA Poindexter by the POC due date. Email: Gerald.Poindexter@dss.ca.gov
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Joelle Redding
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Gerald Poindexter
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/23/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/23/2025


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Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: YOUSIF, HELDA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376101080

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.8662(b)(1)
Administration of Child Day Care Licensing
(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review licensee and helper did not have current Mandated Reporter certificates on file, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/30/2025
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Licensee stated that they will provide the Mandated Reporter Training certificates for herself and husband/helper no later than 6/30/25. Mandated Reporter online website address is: mandatedreporterca.com. Email: Gerald.Poindexter@dss.ca.gov
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102416.3(a)(6)
Alterations to Existing Building or Grounds
(a) Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following: (6) Any change from an area of the family child care home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview and observation, the licensee changed the use of the first (previously on-limits) and second bedrooms (previously off-limits) in the hallway without notifying the department, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 06/23/2025
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The second bedroom to the right in the hallway was added to license per licensee’s request as correction to deficiency. The first bedroom to the right in the hallway is now “off limits.” Deficiency was cleared during inspection.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Joelle Redding
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Gerald Poindexter
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/23/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/23/2025


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Created By: Gerald Poindexter On 06/23/2025 at 03:36 PM
Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: YOUSIF, HELDA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376101080

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/23/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102425(j)(2)(D)
Infant Safe Sleep
Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not possess and maintain the safe sleep logs for 2 of 2 infants in care, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 07/07/2025
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LPA reviewed the requirement of the Safe Sleep Log with the licensee, who stated she will begin maintaining the logs immediately. Licensee will submit the sleep documentation to LPA by the POC due date and keep updated in the future. Email to Gerald.Poindexter@dss.ca.gov.
Section Cited
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POC Due Date:
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Joelle Redding
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Gerald Poindexter
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/23/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 06/23/2025


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