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Kraja, Aljbana

At a glance

  • Full-size family home, licensed for up to 14 children.

What the state has found

The state cited rules at 5 of its 8 licensing inspections since December 2021.

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Licensing inspections

  • Sep 15, 20266 citations
    • CCR 102416.5(d)(1)Type A
      • “(d) For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time when there is an assistant provider in the home, including children under age 10 who reside at the licensee's home and the assistant provider's children under age 10, shall be either: (1) Twelve children, no more than four of whom may be infants; or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee was not operating within ratio requirements as she had 5 infants (children birth to 24 months of age) in care instead of four during today's inspection.”

        CCR 102416.5(d)(1)

    • CCR 102417(g)(10)Type B
      • “(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (10) A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family child care home in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 1596.846(b) and (c). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed three bouncers. One in the covered patio, one in the family room and one in on limit outdoor area. LPA reminded licensee that baby walkers, jumpers, exersaucers, and other similar items are not allowed in a child care facility.”

        CCR 102417(g)(10)

    • CCR 102425(j)(5)Type B
      • “The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: If the infant is sleeping in a separate room from where the provider is stationed, the door to the room the infant is sleeping in shall remain open at all times. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed two infants (C8 and C9) sleeping in on limit bedrooms with the door closed. LPA reminded Licensee that if an infant is sleeping in a separate room from where the provider is stationed, the door to the room the infant is sleeping in shall remain open at all times.”

        CCR 102425(j)(5)

    • CCR 102425(c)Type B
      • “An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age the provider has in care and included in the infant's file at the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for two infants which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Two infants (C8 and C9) under 12 months of age were observed to be missing the Individual Infant Sleep Plan (LIC 9227) .”

        CCR 102425(c)

    • CCR 102425(j)(2)(D)(c)Type B
      • “Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: Time of each 15-minute check This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed that all five infants were observed to be missing 15- minute sleep logs.”

        CCR 102425(j)(2)(D)(c)

    • CCR 102418(a)Type B
      • “(a) Prior to admission to a family day care home, children shall be immunized against diseases as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, beginning with Section 6000. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for sevral children which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Several children were observed to be missing various required forms including immunization records, consent for emergency medical treatment (LIC 627) and parent's rights (LIC 995A). LPA informed Licensee of all missing records.”

        CCR 102418(a)

  • Jul 25, 202510 citations
    • CCR 102417(g)(4)Type A
      • “(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPAs observed cleaning agents, laundry detergent, scissors, car cleaner and pet shampoo under the bathroom sink near the outdoor play area that is accessible to children. LPAs also observed unopened bottles of alcohol in lower shelf of the cabinet in the covered patio.”

        CCR 102417(g)(4)

    • CCR 102425(b)Type A
      • “(b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPAs observed one infant (C2) sleeping in a play yard with a blanket. Child was observed to be asleep in the master bedroom with the door closed while Licensee was in the covered patio with other children. LPAs also observed a preschool child asleep in a play yard in the covered patio with a pillow and blanket inside it.”

        CCR 102425(b)

    • CCR 102417(g)(9)(A)Type B
      • “(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102417(g)(9)(A)

    • CCR 102417(g)(10)Type B
      • “(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (10) A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family child care home in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 1596.846(b) and (c). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPAs observed a baby bouncer in the on limit covered patio.”

        CCR 102417(g)(10)

    • CCR 102425(j)(5)Type B
      • “The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: If the infant is sleeping in a separate room from where the provider is stationed, the door to the room the infant is sleeping in shall remain open at all times. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPAs observed one infant (C2) sleeping in a play yard with a blanket. Child was observed to be asleep in the master bedroom with the door closed while Licensee was in the covered patio with other children.”

        CCR 102425(j)(5)

    • HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
      • “(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: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training expired on 12/16/2023 and has not been renewed.”

        HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)

    • CCR 102417(g)(8)Type B
      • “(8) Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee did not have a current roster of the children.”

        CCR 102417(g)(8)

    • CCR 102425(c)Type B
      • “An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age the provider has in care and included in the infant's file at the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. One infant (C1) was observed to be missing the Individual Infant Sleep Plan (LIC 9227)”

        CCR 102425(c)

    • CCR 102425(j)(2)(D)(c)Type B
      • “Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: Time of each 15-minute check This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for two infants, C1 and C2 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102425(j)(2)(D)(c)

    • CCR 102416(c)Type B
      • “(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: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for herself which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102416(c)

  • Mar 14, 20241 citation
    • CCR 102371Type A
      • “(a) A fire safety clearance approved by the city or county fire department, the district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal shall be required for a large family child care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced: Based on ovbservation made by LPA's Yip and Kaur, the converted unpermited garage was being used for child care purposes.”

        CCR 102371

  • Jul 6, 2023Nothing cited
  • Apr 5, 2023Nothing cited
  • Jan 24, 2023Nothing cited
  • Nov 1, 20222 citations
    • HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
      • “(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: Per LPA's review of files, Licensee's two helpers do not have Mandated Reporter Training per AB1207. Licensee stated she was unaware of the requirement. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.”

        HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)

    • CCR 102416.1(d)Type B
      • “(d) All personnel records shall be maintained at the child care home and shall be available to the licensing agency for review. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records and records review , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 helpers, S1 and S2, did not have files at the facility which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102416.1(d)

  • Dec 15, 20213 citations
    • CCR 102416.5(d)(1)Type A
      • “(d) For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time when there is an assistant provider in the home, including children under age 10 who reside at the licensee's home and the assistant provider's children under age 10, shall be either: (1) Twelve children, no more than four of whom may be infants; or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above because Licensee Aljbana Kraja had a total of 5 infants and 2 preschoolers with no assistants, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        CCR 102416.5(d)(1)

    • HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)Type B
      • “(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: Based on LPA's observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the file review out of Licensee Aljbana Kraja. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.”

        HSC 1596.8662(b)(1)

    • CCR 102416(c)Type B
      • “(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: Per LPA's review of Licensee's file, the Licensee Aljbana Kraja does not have current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification on file. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children.”

        CCR 102416(c)

The state cited rules at 5 of this home's 8 inspections. Most Bay Area family homes inspected 8 times had fewer: 94% of 31 had rules cited at 4 or fewer.

How all 31 Bay Area family homes inspected 8 times compare

Of the 31 Bay Area family homes the state inspected 8 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:

  • None13%
  • 1 of 823%
  • 2 of 816%
  • 3 of 829%
  • 4 of 813%
  • 5 of 83%This home
  • 6 of 83%
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State record — California CDSS Community Care Licensing

Last visit
September 15, 2026
On file
8 visits since December 2021 — 3 cited nothing · 5 complaint investigations
Most serious
Type A — (d) For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time when there is an assistant provider in the home, including children under age 10 who reside at the licensee's home and the assistant provider's children under age 10, shall be either: (1) Twelve children, no more than four of whom may be infants; or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee was not operating within ratio requirements as she had 5 infants (children birth to 24 months of age) in care instead of four during today's inspection. · September 15, 2026

California CDSS publishes the full investigation narrative for a complaint, including its disposition, and classifies a citation Type A — an immediate risk to a child — or Type B.

Sep 2026 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · September 15, 2026

CCR 102416.5(d)(1) · Type A

(d) For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time when there is an assistant provider in the home, including children under age 10 who reside at the licensee's home and the assistant provider's children under age 10, shall be either: (1) Twelve children, no more than four of whom may be infants; or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee was not operating within ratio requirements as she had 5 infants (children birth to 24 months of age) in care instead of four during today's inspection.

CCR 102417(g)(10) · Type B

(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (10) A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family child care home in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 1596.846(b) and (c). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed three bouncers. One in the covered patio, one in the family room and one in on limit outdoor area. LPA reminded licensee that baby walkers, jumpers, exersaucers, and other similar items are not allowed in a child care facility.

CCR 102425(j)(5) · Type B

The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: If the infant is sleeping in a separate room from where the provider is stationed, the door to the room the infant is sleeping in shall remain open at all times. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed two infants (C8 and C9) sleeping in on limit bedrooms with the door closed. LPA reminded Licensee that if an infant is sleeping in a separate room from where the provider is stationed, the door to the room the infant is sleeping in shall remain open at all times.

CCR 102425(c) · Type B

An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age the provider has in care and included in the infant's file at the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for two infants which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Two infants (C8 and C9) under 12 months of age were observed to be missing the Individual Infant Sleep Plan (LIC 9227) .

CCR 102425(j)(2)(D)(c) · Type B

Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: Time of each 15-minute check This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPA observed that all five infants were observed to be missing 15- minute sleep logs.

CCR 102418(a) · Type B

(a) Prior to admission to a family day care home, children shall be immunized against diseases as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, beginning with Section 6000. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for sevral children which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Several children were observed to be missing various required forms including immunization records, consent for emergency medical treatment (LIC 627) and parent's rights (LIC 995A). LPA informed Licensee of all missing records.

State report

Jul 2025 Licensing visit 10 findings

Licensing visit · July 25, 2025

CCR 102417(g)(4) · Type A

(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (4) Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, firearms and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where they are inaccessible to children. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPAs observed cleaning agents, laundry detergent, scissors, car cleaner and pet shampoo under the bathroom sink near the outdoor play area that is accessible to children. LPAs also observed unopened bottles of alcohol in lower shelf of the cabinet in the covered patio.

CCR 102425(b) · Type A

(b) Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPAs observed one infant (C2) sleeping in a play yard with a blanket. Child was observed to be asleep in the master bedroom with the door closed while Licensee was in the covered patio with other children. LPAs also observed a preschool child asleep in a play yard in the covered patio with a pillow and blanket inside it.

CCR 102417(g)(9)(A) · Type B

(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102417(g)(10) · Type B

(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (10) A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family child care home in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 1596.846(b) and (c). This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPAs observed a baby bouncer in the on limit covered patio.

CCR 102425(j)(5) · Type B

The provider shall supervise infants while they are sleeping and adhere to the following requirements: If the infant is sleeping in a separate room from where the provider is stationed, the door to the room the infant is sleeping in shall remain open at all times. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. LPAs observed one infant (C2) sleeping in a play yard with a blanket. Child was observed to be asleep in the master bedroom with the door closed while Licensee was in the covered patio with other children.

HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) · Type B

(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: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training expired on 12/16/2023 and has not been renewed.

CCR 102417(g)(8) · Type B

(8) Each family child care home shall have a current roster of children as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.841. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Licensee did not have a current roster of the children.

CCR 102425(c) · Type B

An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age the provider has in care and included in the infant's file at the facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. One infant (C1) was observed to be missing the Individual Infant Sleep Plan (LIC 9227)

CCR 102425(j)(2)(D)(c) · Type B

Documentation shall be maintained in the infant’s file and be available to the Department for review. Documentation shall include the following: Time of each 15-minute check This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for two infants, C1 and C2 which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102416(c) · Type B

(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: This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above for herself which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

State report

Mar 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · March 14, 2024

CCR 102371 · Type A

(a) A fire safety clearance approved by the city or county fire department, the district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal shall be required for a large family child care home. This requirement is not met as evidenced: Based on ovbservation made by LPA's Yip and Kaur, the converted unpermited garage was being used for child care purposes.

State report

Jan 2024 Complaint Substantiated

Complaint · January 17, 2024

CCR 102416.5(d) · Type B

Staffing Ratio and Capacity. For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time when there is an assistant provider in the home... This requirement is not met as evidenced: Based on observation, LPAs observed that Licensee was with seven children. Licensee's spouse arrived shortly after. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

CCR 102416.5(b)(2) · Type B

Staffing Ratio and Capacity. For a Small Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time...Six children, no more than three of whom may be infants. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and record review, Licensee was alone with seven children, whom four were infant age. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

State report

Aug 2023 Complaint Unsubstantiated

Complaint · August 31, 2023

State report

Jul 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited
Jun 2023 Complaint Unsubstantiated

Complaint · June 30, 2023

State report

Apr 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited
Jan 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited
Nov 2022 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · November 1, 2022

HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) · Type B

(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: Per LPA's review of files, Licensee's two helpers do not have Mandated Reporter Training per AB1207. Licensee stated she was unaware of the requirement. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care.

CCR 102416.1(d) · Type B

(d) All personnel records shall be maintained at the child care home and shall be available to the licensing agency for review. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on records and records review , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 helpers, S1 and S2, did not have files at the facility which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

State report

Oct 2022 Complaint 2 of 6 allegations substantiated

Complaint · October 26, 2022

California decided each allegation separately.

Substantiated

  • 1) Facility is operating over capacity.
  • 2) Child is left in car seat while sleeping.

Unsubstantiated

4 allegations

Substantiated: the state found it more likely than not that it happened. Unsubstantiated: the state could not tell whether it happened.

CCR 102416.5((d)(1) · Type A

Staffing Ratio and Capacity:102416.5(d)(1): (d) For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time when there is an assistant provider in the home, including children under age 10 who reside at the licensee's home and the assistant provider's children under age 10, shall be either:(1) Twelve children, no more than four of whom may be infants.This requirement is not met by: Based on observation, interview, and records review, the Licensee did not maintain capacity ratio by having 7 infants in care at one time. The maximum infants allowed under this license is 4. This poses an immediate, Health, Safety risk to the children in care.

CCR 102425(h) · Type A

Infant Safe Sleep 102425(h):Car seats shall only be used for transportation purposes and shall not be used for sleeping.This requirement is not met by: LPA arrived during nap time and observed C1 and C2 sleeping in car seats.This poses an immediate, Health, Safety risk to the children in care.

State report, November 3, 2022

State report, November 17, 2022

Dec 2021 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · December 15, 2021

HSC 1596.8662(b)(1) · Type B

(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: Based on LPA's observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in the file review out of Licensee Aljbana Kraja. This poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102416.5(d)(1) · Type A

(d) For a Large Family Child Care Home, the maximum number of children for whom care may be provided at any one time when there is an assistant provider in the home, including children under age 10 who reside at the licensee's home and the assistant provider's children under age 10, shall be either: (1) Twelve children, no more than four of whom may be infants; or This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on [(observation) (interview) (record review)], the licensee did not comply with the section cited above because Licensee Aljbana Kraja had a total of 5 infants and 2 preschoolers with no assistants, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

CCR 102416(c) · Type B

(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: Per LPA's review of Licensee's file, the Licensee Aljbana Kraja does not have current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification on file. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children.

State report

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Details

Phone
(408) 379-9401
Area
Saratoga, 95070
License
434410399

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All checked November 2026.

State record

The state’s licensing transparency data reports 5 complaint-related visit(s) to this facility, while 5 complaint investigation report(s) are published on the transparency portal. State complaint counts: substantiated=4, inconclusive=0, unsubstantiated=6, unfounded=CONFIDENTIAL, Type A citations=2, Type B citations=2. The state publishes no further detail for the difference.

From California CDSS Community Care Licensing’s published reports, last checked November 5, 2026.

Details

Full-size means licensed for 14 children, the most any Bay Area family home holds; 442 of Bay Area’s 466 licensed family homes are. Small is 10 to 13.

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