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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376103114
Report Date: 08/11/2026
Date Signed: 08/11/2026 02:37:06 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SAN DIEGO N. CC RO, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
05/18/2026 and conducted by Evaluator Evelyn Reyes
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 51-CC-20260518091756
FACILITY NAME:WAHEDI, ZOHRA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
376103114
ADMINISTRATOR:WAHEDI, ZOHRAFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(619) 451-1484
CITY:EL CAJONSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92021
CAPACITY:12CENSUS: 2DATE:
08/11/2026
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
01:29 PM
MET WITH:Lincensee, Zohra WahediTIME COMPLETED:
02:45 PM
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Licensee did not ensure they were not over capacity
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On 08/11/2026, at 1:28 p.m., Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Evelyn Reyes conducted an unannounced complaint visit regarding the above allegation from a complaint received on 05/18/2026. LPA met with Licensee, Zohra Wahedi, identified herself, explained the purpose of the visit, and was granted entry into the facility. Also present was Mohammad Karimi Karimi (helper/spouse/translator in Dari language) and 2 of her minor children (one infant and one preschool age). Licensee states she has 22 children enrolled, two are under 24 months. LPA observed no daycare children present in care.

It was alleged that the Licensee did not ensure they were not over capacity. During the course of the investigation, LPA conducted an investigative interview with the Licensee which confirmed overlapping presence of at least 10 children plus two of her own (infant and preschool age) children in care on March 2, 2026, between 2:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. The Licensee was licensed to care for no more than 8 children at one time on March 2, 2026, and was granted capacity increase to care for no more than 12 children on March 3, 2026.
See page 9099C
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Keturah Lane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Evelyn Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 51-CC-20260518091756
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: WAHEDI, ZOHRA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376103114
VISIT DATE: 08/11/2026
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Additionally, timesheets provided that were submitted to subsidy program YMCA signed by the Licensee documented that 10 children were in care during that same 2:30 PM – 9:00 PM window. Licensee reviewed timesheets with LPA and verbally confirmed the times and her signature. LPA advised that provided times would be in violation by operating over capacity. Licensee admitted to caring for more than 8 children on March 2, 2026, and provided a declaration to the Department that supported statements. Helper, Mohammad Karimi Karimi, also admitted to helping care for more than 8 children on March 2, 2026, and provided a declaration to the Department.

Based on the information obtained during interviews and documentation reviewed it is determined that the allegation is valid because the preponderance of the evidence has been met, therefore, the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 102416.5(a)) the deficiency is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Zohra Wahedi. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Keturah Lane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Evelyn Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2026
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Control Number 51-CC-20260518091756
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION 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: WAHEDI, ZOHRA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376103114
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 08/11/2026
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
08/11/2026
Section Cited
CCR
102416.5(b)(3)
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102416.5 Staffing Ratio and Capacity (b) For a Small Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time, including children under age 10 who reside at the licensee's home…total licensed capacity… shall not exceed six children (3) More than six and up to eight children.
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Licensee stated she understands she cannot exceed her license capacity of children at any given time. Licensee stated in provided declaration dated 08/11/26 which she signed that she will work with parents to not accept more children in care if at capacity and will ask parents to wait for an available spot and understands her own children under age 10 count within the capacity.
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Based on interviews and record review, the Licensee did not comply with the section cited above as evidenced by the timesheets dated for March 2, 2026 and Licensee admitted that more than 8 children were present, including her own two children under age 10, which poses a potential health, safety and personal rights risk to persons in care.

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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.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Keturah Lane
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Evelyn Reyes
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 08/11/2026
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