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Department of
SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 376619358
Report Date: 10/17/2025
Date Signed: 10/17/2025 03:49:04 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:WOLDU, LIA FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
376619358
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		LIA WOLDUFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(619) 957-4442
CITY:SAN DIEGOSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92115
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14CENSUS: 13DATE:
10/17/2025
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
01:30 PM
MET WITH:Lia WalduTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
04:10 PM
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On October 17, 2025, at 1:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hector Canton arrived unannounced at the licensed Family Child Care Home operated by Lia Woldu to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA identified themselves, stated the purpose of the visit, and was granted entry. Thirteen daycare children are present during today’s inspection: nine preschool age, one infant, and three school age. Upon arrival, LPA met with assistant and spouse Fassila Tsegaye. Proper ratio and capacity observed during today’s visit.

The one-story five-bedroom three-bathroom single family home was toured to evaluate compliance with Title 22 regulations and to ensure the health and safety of children in care. The child care areas include the nursery room, main kitchen, living room, bathroom 1, and currently using kitchen 2 and the second living room for child care during home renovations. Areas made off-limits include bedroom 1-5, bathroom 2, and bathroom 3 were made inaccessible using door knob covers. Adequate heating, lighting, and ventilation were observed throughout the licensed areas of the home. The licensee is currently renovating parts of the home, LPA advised that any changes to the physical plant of the facility will require a new facility sketch and any changes to licensed child care areas will require approval prior to use. A working telephone was available for use in case of emergency.

Age-appropriate toys, furnishings, and play equipment were observed to be in good condition and free of observable hazards. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the premises. The licensee confirmed that no firearms or other weapons are kept in the home. LPA observed that detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other potentially hazardous items shall be stored inaccessible to children. LPA observed the fire extinguisher to be fully charged and operational. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operable at the time of inspection. Emergency exit routes were clear of obstructions.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Renesha Askew
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Hector Canton
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/17/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 10/17/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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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: WOLDU, LIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376619358
VISIT DATE: 10/17/2025
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LPA observed the outdoor area to be fully fenced, due to the renovations, there are some building materials in the yard that are made inaccessible using child fences. The licensee understands that supervision is always required when children are outdoors and ensure proper inaccessibility to any potential hazards. A designated isolation area is available should a child become ill during the day. There were no jumpers or other prohibited equipment observed. All equipment used in care was used only as intended by the manufacturer.

Children’s records were reviewed. LPA verified that emergency contact information, immunization records, and required notices were available and complete. A current facility roster was maintained and provided upon request. The licensee maintains documentation of emergency disaster drills, and the most recent drill was conducted in July 1, 2025. All required postings, including the facility license and parents’ rights notification, were observed in a location accessible to parents and guardians.

LPA reviewed staff and adult resident records. All adults living or working in the home have been fingerprint-cleared and associated with the facility. 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.

The licensee did not have a verifiable Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification available during today’s inspection, however, states that it was taken last year (2024). Licensee, Lia Waldu, also does not have a verifiable CPR/First Aid certificate available for the department to review for any personnel at the time of the inspection. The licensee is exempt from completing the required Mandated Reporter Training as their primary language is Tigringa and the training is only available in English and Spanish at this time. LPA verified that the licensee has met immunization requirements.

LPA observed infants in care and conducted a review of safe sleep practices. Each infant had their own designated crib or play yard that was free of loose articles, pillows, or soft bedding. Bumper pads were not in use, and there were no objects hanging from or attached to any of the sleep spaces. The licensee confirmed that infants were placed on their backs to sleep and not swaddled. The licensee confirmed that infants are actively supervised while sleeping and that a 15-minute sleep log is maintained and available for review. Individual Infant Sleeping Plans (LIC 9227) were on file for each infant under 12 months of age. LPA reviewed this documentation and found it to be complete. Car seats were not used for sleeping purposes and were only used for transportation.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Renesha Askew
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Hector Canton
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/17/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/17/2025
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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: WOLDU, LIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376619358
VISIT DATE: 10/17/2025
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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-and-resources/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.

The facility does not currently provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS). LPA discussed the IMS policy and explained that when IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The licensee was provided with guidance available in Provider Information Notice PIN 22-02-CCP. Additional ADA resources were discussed, including the U.S. Department of Justice ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY), and the publication “Commonly Asked Questions About Child Care Centers and the ADA,” which is available online 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. LPA also provided the licensee with the Child Care Advocates Program contact email at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov, and advised the licensee that questions regarding licensing requirements may be directed to the Child Care Duty Line at (619) 767-2248.

Pursuant to Title 22, a type B violation was cited during today’s inspection and the deficiency is documented on the LIC 809D.

An exit interview was conducted with the licensee, and this report was reviewed in its entirety. A copy of the report was provided. Appeal rights were also reviewed and issued. A Notice of Site Visit was issued and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days. The licensee, Lia Waldu, confirmed that there are no registered sex offenders residing at the facility address, and LPA completed the Registered Sex Offender (RSO) profile in FAS.

If there are any questions about this inspection, the licensee may send inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. Additional information about the inspection process and available tools can be found at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Renesha Askew
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Hector Canton
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/17/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 10/17/2025
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Created By: Hector Canton On 10/17/2025 at 03:33 PM
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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
, 7575 METROPOLITAN DR STE 110
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

FACILITY NAME: WOLDU, LIA FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 376619358

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 10/17/2025

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
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 observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as there was no certificate available for review or verification for any staff, including the licensee, during the inspection which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 10/31/2025
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Licensee states that they will provide the department with a copy of the pediatric CPR/1st Aid certificate or take an EMSA approved course and provide a copy of that certificate to the department by October 31st.
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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.
Renesha Askew
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Hector Canton
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/17/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 10/17/2025


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