Facility-requested visit·February 28, 2024

On 2/28/24 at 8:00am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Akinleye arrived at the facility for an unannounced Case Management visit for a capacity increase. LPA was met by licensee Patricia Sorto and granted access to the home. Present during the visit were 4 infants. Licensee confirmed that there are 4 infants currently enrolled at the facility. LPA toured the home for a health and safety inspection with licensee Patricia Sorto. The entrance of the Family Child Care Home is the front door of the home. The home consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, and backyard. The home was observed to be neat and clean with heating and cooling for ventilation. The on-limits areas include 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen, dining room, and backyard. The off-limits areas include 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom. The off-limits areas are separated by closed doors and/or gates to prevent access by children. LPA observed age-appropriate toys that were in good condition. The backyard will be used for outdoor play. LPA went over required documents for both children and staff files. LPA reminded licensee that when an assistant is not present, the family child care home should operate as a small family child care home with a capacity of 8 children or less. Licensee was reminded that per California State regulations there must be no more than 4 infants in the care of a family child care home at any time. Licensee was advised of Safe Sleep regulations: Sleep log (24 mos or younger), Individual Sleep Plan (12 mos or yunger), etc. LPA went over required documents to be posted and advised of required renewal of CPR/First Aid and Mandated reporter training. Based upon observation, record review and interview there were no regulatory violations cited today. Focus Interpretor Services provided for licensee Patricia Sorto. (Interpretor Info: Francesco Faby 39572858 Exit interview conducted with licensee Patricia Sorto. Appeal rights provided to licensee for review. LPA provided A Notice of Site Visit to licensee to post for 30 consecutive days. Large Family Child Care Home Capacity Increase Granted as of 2/28/24.