Routine inspection·January 23, 2026

On January 23, 2026, at 12:45 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods conducted an Unannounced Annual/Random Inspection and met with licensee Davida Dorn. LPA disclosed the purpose of the visit and conducted a health and safety inspection, touring the facility both indoors and outdoors. Present during the inspection was the licensee\342\200\231s fingerprint cleared assistant. Also present were nine children in care, including seven preschool-age children and two infants. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The facility is a two story townhouse rented by the licensee, consisting of two bedrooms, one and one-half bathrooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, and backyard. The home was observed to be clean, orderly, and equipped with centralized heating and ventilation to ensure the safety and comfort of children. LPA asked the licensee whether she transports children in care, and the licensee stated that she does not provide transportation. LPA also inquired about the presence of firearms or weapons in the home; the licensee stated that there are no firearms or weapons of any kind stored at the facility. At 1:00 PM, LPA inspected the backyard and confirmed that no swimming pools, hot tubs, or other bodies of water were present, in compliance with child care licensing regulations. The outdoor play area consists of a fully fenced backyard that was observed to be free of defects or hazardous conditions. A locked shed is located in the backyard and is off-limits to children in care. On-limits areas include the living room, dining room, downstairs bathroom, and backyard. The designated isolation area is located in the living room, away from other children in care. Off-limits areas include the entire second floor and the kitchen. These areas are made inaccessible to children in care through the use of closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. See LIC 809-C for continuation. LPA inspected the cabinets located in the on-limits areas, including the living room, dining room, and downstairs bathroom, and did not observe any hazardous materials or toxins accessible to children during today\342\200\231s inspection. LPA tested the smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector located in the living room and found both to be functioning properly. The home is equipped with a working telephone, a first aid kit, a pull-down fire alarm system, and a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, which meets the standards established by the State Fire Marshal and is mounted on the wall near the kitchen. At 1:05 PM, LPA requested and reviewed the files of three (3) children in care and one (1) staff file. All children\342\200\231s files contained Parent Notification of Additional Children in Care, Identification and Emergency Information, Parent\342\200\231s Rights, and Medical Consent forms. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills at least once every six months, with the most recent drill conducted on November 19, 2025. The licensee has completed Health and Safety training, and CPR and First Aid certifications are current, expiring February 2026. Additionally, the licensee completed mandated reporter training on February 6, 2024. The facility roster was reviewed and accurately reflects both currently enrolled children and those no longer attending the facility. LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with the licensee and reviewed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage as an additional resource. LPA also informed the licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices through the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and recommended registering all infant devices with the CPSC to receive notifications regarding product recalls. 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 . See 809-C. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . 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 Davida Dorn, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. There are no 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 Davida Dorn.