Routine inspection·November 18, 2025

On November 18, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deborah Khashe met with Facility Representative, Whitney Ferguson for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Facility Representative stated that Licensee, Rebecca Ferguson is not present due to the death of her father. A copy of the entrance checklist was given to the facility representative. During the inspection there were 06 children present two were infants. Criminal record clearances have been verified. Facility's operation hours are Monday- Friday: 6 AM - 5:00 PM. Facility Representative, Whitney Ferguson 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. LPA Khashe toured the facility during the inspection. Off-limits areas include all bedrooms on the first floor, the entire second floor, garage, and attic. Off limit areas are being made inaccessible by closed locked doors and baby gates. The backyard is fenced. The fireplace in the home was screened and was not used during daycare hours. LPA observed the fireplace was appropriately barricaded. Facility Representative stated there are weapons in the home locked and stored separately from ammunition. Facility Representative said she could not show LPA Khashe because Licensee, Rebecca Feguson has the key. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Report Continue on 809-C page 2 Page 2 LPA conducted record reviews during the inspection. Six (06) children's fikes were reviewed. Licensee's and staff's files were reviewed. LPA discussed mandated reporter training with the Facility Representative. Licensee and staff have current Mandated Reporter Training on file. Facility Representative understands Mandated Reporter Training is to be completed every two years. Mandated Reporter Training will be expired on 04/02/27. Mandated reporter training can be accessed at www.mandatedreporterca.com . CPR/First Aid certification was reviewed for Licensee. Certification expiration date is 12/2026. LPA Khashe did not observe that fire drills were conducted at least once every six months and documented. Facility Representative, Whitney Ferguson understands that she must conduct fire drills as well as log the fire drill. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and- resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or facility representative] of the importance of checking for and removing any 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. Facility currently does not provide Incidental Medical Services.Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22- 02-CCP. 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/ . During today's visit Licensee, Rebecca Ferguson was not present. Facility Representative, Whitney Ferguson understands that licenses are not transferable, and once licensed, licensee must live in the home and be present for 80% of the operating hours. Applicant understands that if an unusual incident occurs, licensing is to be notified via phone call, e-mail or fax within 24 hours, and the Unusual Incident Report LIC 624 shall be submitted within 7 days to remain in compliance. Facility Representative, Whitney Ferguson understands that if any structural changes are made to the home, licensing must be notified prior to construction. Report Continues on LIC 809C page 3 Page 3 Facility Representative, Whitney Ferguson was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the Facility Representative, Whitney Ferguson confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility, and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS on 11/16/25. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community- care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. 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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, Whitney Ferguson Appeal rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. In the areas that were evaluated, LPA Khashe informed facility representative, Whitney Ferguson that this report dated 11/18/2025 documents 5 Type-B citations during today\342\200\231s visit.