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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376101148
Report Date: 09/02/2026
Date Signed: 09/02/2026 12:31:34 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:ALBATRA, MERVAT FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
376101148
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		MERVAT ALBATRAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(619) 332-7874
CITY:EL CAJONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92020
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 1DATE:
09/02/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RequiredUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
08:15 AM
MET WITH:Mervat AlbatraTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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On September 2, 2026, at 8:15 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sutherland conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Licensee Mervat Albatra. Also present in the home were the licensee’s three minor children, two of whom left for school during the inspection. The licensee’s husband, Faris Qas, arrived during the inspection and assisted with making corrections. The one story home was toured and inspected to ensure that it was safe for the care and supervision of children. No day-care children were present during today’s inspection. The licensee has provided adequate space for children to eat, sleep, and play inside the home. Areas used for childcare include the living room, dining room, bedrooms #1 and #2, bathroom #1, and the backyard. Off-limits areas are made inaccessible through the use of safety gates and doorlocks. The licensee has sufficient age-appropriate toys and equipment available. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. Licensee has a pool in the back yard. The mesh pool fence had a large hole in one of its panels, creating a foothold. Additionally, a gap was observed between two mesh fence panels. Deficiencies were cited on the LIC 809D. During testing, the pool alarm sounded only from the receiver located inside the home and was not audible at the pool side. The licensee did not maintain a daily inspection log for the required drowning prevention safety features and pool safety equipment. Deficiencies were cited on the LIC 809D. The licensee understands that supervision must be provided during outdoor activities. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector meet regulatory requirements and are operational.
Joelle Redding
Annette Sutherland
DATE: 08/27/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/27/2026
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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Created By: Annette Sutherland On 09/02/2026 at 10:49 AM
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: ALBATRA, MERVAT FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376101148

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/02/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type A
Section Cited
HSC
1596.814(a)(1)(A)(iv)
Pool Safety
(a) A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements: (1) The swimming pool shall be equipped with, at minimum, the following drowning prevention safety features: (A) An enclosure, including, but not limited to, a fence, wall, or other barrier that isolates the swimming pool from access to the family daycare home and has all of the following characteristics: (iv) No gaps or voids that can allow the passage of a sphere with a diameter equal to or greater than four inches.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The pool fence had a large hole in the mesh, reportedly caused by the licensee’s dog. LPA was able to place her entire foot through the opening, creating a potential foothold. Additionally, there was a gap between two mesh fence panels that was large enough to allow the passage of a sphere four inches or greater in diameter. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 09/03/2026
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The licensee repaired the pool fence during the visit. The licensee understands that any damage to the pool fence must be repaired immediately and that the swimming pool must remain inaccessible to children at all times.
Type A
Section Cited
HSC
1596.814(a)(1)(B)(ii)(I)
Pool Safety
(ii) (I) An alarm that, when placed in a swimming pool, will sound upon detecting an entrance into the water. The alarm shall be turned on and be in working condition during a facility’s operating hours while the swimming pool is not in use.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. During the inspection, the pool alarm was not turned on and did not produce an audible sound at the poolside when tested. Only the secondary alarm located inside the home sounded. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 09/03/2026
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The licensee corrected the deficiency during the visit by turning on and properly setting the pool alarm. The licensee understands that the alarm must remain on and operational during daycare operating hours when the pool is not in use and must produce an audible alarm at the poolside. The alarm located inside the home serves as the secondary alarm.
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:
Annette Sutherland
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/02/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/02/2026


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Created By: Annette Sutherland On 09/02/2026 at 10:50 AM
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: ALBATRA, MERVAT FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376101148

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/02/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.814(a)(3)
Pool Safety
(a) A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements: (3) A licensee shall perform a daily inspection of the drowning prevention safety features and safety equipment before opening the facility and maintain a log of the inspections to be provided to the department upon request.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
Deficient Practice Statement
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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee did not maintain a log documenting daily inspections of the drowning-prevention safety features and required pool-safety equipment. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 09/04/2026
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The licensee will conduct and document a daily inspection of all drowning-prevention safety features and required pool-safety equipment before opening the facility each day. Llicensee will submit a copy of the completed inspection log to LPA by 9/4/26.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102416(c)
Personnel Requirements
(c) The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee’s helper, S1, did not have documentation of completed preventive health practices training in the personnel file. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 10/02/2026
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Licensee will ensure that S1 completes the required preventive health practices training and will submit proof of completion to LPA via email. The licensee will maintain a copy of the certificate in S1’s personnel file.
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:
Annette Sutherland
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/02/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/02/2026


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Created By: Annette Sutherland On 09/02/2026 at 10:51 AM
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: ALBATRA, MERVAT FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376101148

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 09/02/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
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102416.1(a)(10)
Personnel Records
(a) Personnel records shall be maintained on each employee and shall contain the following information: (10) A signed and dated copy of the Notice of Employee Rights [LIC 9052, (Rev. 03/03)] as required by Section 102416(a) and Section 102417.

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Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee did not maintain a personnel record containing a signed and dated Notice of Employee Rights (LIC 9052) for her husband/helper, S1. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 09/04/2026
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Liicensee will create a personnel file for S1 and submit a copy of S1’s completed, signed, and dated LIC 9052 to LPA. The licensee understands that a complete personnel record must be maintained for every employee and helper.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
102419(b)
Admission Procedures and Authorized Representatives Rights
(b) The licensee shall post the PUB 394 (8/02), Family Child Care Home Notification of Parents’ Rights Poster in a prominent, publicly accessible area in the family child care home at all times children are in care.

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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee did not have the PUB 394, Family Child Care Home Notification of Parents’ Rights poster, posted in a prominent and publicly accessible area of the home. This poses a potential personal rights risk to children in care.
POC Due Date: 09/02/2026
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The licensee corrected the deficiency during the visit by posting the PUB 394 in a prominent and publicly accessible area. The licensee understands that the Parents’ Rights poster must remain posted.
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:
Annette Sutherland
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/02/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 09/02/2026


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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: ALBATRA, MERVAT FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376101148
VISIT DATE: 09/02/2026
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 All hazardous items were observed to be latched, locked, or otherwise secured and inaccessible to children. The licensee stated that there are no firearms or other weapons in the home.The licensee’s pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expire in January 2028. The licensee has the required immunization records. The licensee has not completed the required Mandated Reporter Training. A deficiency was cited on the LIC 809-D. The licensee was reminded that Mandated Reporter Training must be renewed every two years. Children’s and personnel records were reviewed and found to be incomplete. Deficiencies were cited on the LIC 809-D.LPA obtained an updated facility roster. The licensee did not have all required documents posted in a prominent and publicly accessible area for parents and guardians. A deficiency was cited on the LIC 809-D.

LPA Sutherland informed Licensee Mervat Albatra that this inspection resulted in deficiencies, including two Type A citations. The licensee was informed that Type A deficiencies represent an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.

LPA Sutherland informed the licensee that a copy of this licensing report, dated September 2, 2026, documenting the 2 Type A deficiencies must be provided to the parents or guardians of all children currently enrolled, to the parents or guardians of any child enrolled during the next 12 months, and to the parents or guardians of children who enroll while the Type A deficiencies remain uncorrected. A signed Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or another written acknowledgment, must be maintained in each child’s file for verification.

See the accompanying LIC 809-D pages for the deficiencies cited. Failure to correct the deficiencies by the specified due dates may result in repeat citations and/or civil penalties.

An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Licensee Mervat Albatra. A Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Joelle Redding
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Annette Sutherland
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/02/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 09/02/2026
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