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25 | On 10/4/2023, Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Joel Segura and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melvin Matos met with licensees, Shahin Shenas & Nina Fathizadeh at an alternate location, as the licensed facility is currently not occupied, for the purpose of serving a Temporary Suspension Order (TSO) for the Family Child Care Home and Exclusion Actions against licensees, Shahin Shenas & Nina Fathizadeh
Summary of charges:
1. On October 2, 2023, the licensees did not ensure a pool at the facility was inaccessible to children in care, causing the deaths of two children and injury to another..
The Department has determined Shenas’ and Fathizadeh's continued or future contact with clients or presence in any facility licensed by CDSS constitutes a threat to the health and safety of the children in care. All families receiving services should be notified of the action taken by the Department.
Licensing Program Manager, Joel Segura, explained the appeal rights to the licensees, including the process to file a Notice of Defense. Summary of Charges packet was left for the parents of the children enrolled in the daycare and the Temporary Suspension Order (TSO) was posted on the front door of the licensed facility as per Title 22 Regulations. The licensees understand that the TSO must remain posted and the removal or concealment of the notice while the temporary suspension order is in effect is punishable as a misdemeanor with a fine up to $500.00, under section 1596.8895 of the California Health and Safety Code. The licensees further understand that if a hearing is requested, this Order will remain in effect until the Department issues a final Decision in the matters contained by the Accusation, or 30 days after the Department receives a Proposed Decision, whichever is sooner. |