Routine inspection·October 9, 2025

On October 9, 2025, at 8:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection and met with licensee Hirut Aychiluhim. LPA disclosed the purpose of the visit and conducted a health and safety inspection, touring the facility both inside and outside. Present during the inspection were the licensee\342\200\231s fingerprint-cleared assistant and six children in care, including four infants and two preschool-age children. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. This two-story home, rented by the licensee, consists of six bedrooms, three bathrooms, a living and dining room, two kitchens, a designated child care room, a backyard, and an attached two-car garage. There are gates installed at the front and back entrances of the kitchen, as well as a door connecting the kitchen to the bathroom, to prevent children from entering the kitchen area. The home was observed to be clean, orderly, and equipped with centralized heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. At approximately 8:15 AM, LPA inspected the backyard area and confirmed that no pools, hot tubs, or other bodies of water were present, in compliance with child care licensing regulations. The outdoor play area is fully fenced and free from defects or hazardous conditions. Trees and an upper deck provide adequate shade and protection from the sun during outdoor play. The play area includes small slides with cushioning material underneath to absorb falls, along with play equipment appropriate for both infants and preschool-age children. On-limit-areas include: Downstairs child care room, all three bedrooms, bathroom, and backyard . The Isolation area of the home will be the first bedroom to the left of the child care room, away from other children in care. Off-limit-areas include: Entire upstairs, Downstairs kitchen, and garage . The off-limits will be made inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. LPA asked the licensee if she transports children in care, and the licensee stated that she does not provide transportation. LPA also asked the licensee if there are any firearms in the home, and the licensee stated that there are none. See 809-C for continuance. LPA inspected the cabinets in the on-limit areas, which include the downstairs child care room, all three bedrooms, and the bathroom, and did not observe any hazardous materials or toxins accessible to children during today\342\200\231s inspection. LPA tested the smoke detector located in the day-care room and the carbon monoxide detector next to the kitchen and found both devices to be functioning properly. The home is equipped with a working telephone, a first aid kit, and a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, which meets the standards established by the State Fire Marshal. The facility also has a pull-down fire alarm system installed. At approximately 8:45 AM, LPA requested and reviewed the files of four (4) children in care and one staff file. All children\342\200\231s files contained the required documentation, including Identification and Emergency Information, Parent\342\200\231s Rights, and Medical Consent forms. The staff file contained the Employee Rights form and the Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse. During the record review, LPA Woods also verified the health records of the licensee, staff, and children and confirmed that the licensee is in compliance with immunization requirements applicable to child care providers. At approximately 9:15 AM, 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-andresources/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 licensee has not conducted a fire or disaster drills in the last six months, LPA reminded the licensee that a disaster must be conducted once every six months. The licensee\342\200\231s Health and Safety training is completed, and their CPR and First Aid certification is current, expiring in 06/2026 . Additionally, the licensee completed mandated reporter training on 03/28/2024 . The facility roster was reviewed and accurately reflects current children enrolled as well as those no longer attending the facility. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/ . See 809-C for continuance. Effective August 1, 2003, California Law requires Family Child Care Home licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to children\342\200\231s parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624B). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. LPA informed the licensee that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov and encouraged the licensee to email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list. The licensee was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com . 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . The licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. The following deficiency was observed during today\342\200\231s inspection: At approximately 9:30 AM, LPA observed a baby bouncer in the child care room. Baby bouncers, walkers, and similar items are not permitted for use in licensed family child care homes as they pose a potential safety risk to infants. See 809-D for deficiencies cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Hirut Aychiluhim .