Routine inspection (3-year)·October 22, 2025

On 10/22/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dana Santiago met with Licensee Michelle Service for an Unannounced Required Annual Inspection . Present during the inspection were licensee's fingerprint cleared husband and two fingerprint cleared helpers. There was one infant and nine preschoolers in care. Licensee’s home was toured for a health and safety inspection. The facility operates 7:30am – 5:30pm, Monday - Thursday, Friday concludes at 5PM. The home is a single-story home that consists of four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The entrance to the day care is on the left side of the garage. The inside and outside of the home were observed to be neat, clean with age appropriate materials and toys for the children. All toxins, cleaning products, medications, and hazardous materials were observed to be in inaccessible areas. During today’s inspection, LPA observed the following precautions, there is a fireplace in the main living room that is completely covered. Licensee has stated that there are no firearms in the home. LPA did observe a water fountain and two ponds in the front yard that is off limits to the children in care. There is one pet cat in the home. ON LIMITS AREA: the converted bedroom near the kitchen which is one of the main areas, the first bedroom on the left side of the hallway, the kitchen, the living/dining room, the breakfast nook, the enclosed backyard, the patio/outdoor classroom, both bedrooms at the end of the hall, the two bathrooms. Page 2-------------------------- Page 2--------------------- OFF LIMITS AREA: the garage, both red sheds in the backyard, an area of left side of the yard that is fenced off, and the front yard, which will be inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors or visual supervision. ISOLATION AREA: living room The home has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher located on the wall next to the entrance of the day care, working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors in the living room and all bedrooms, hallway, and a working phone. All required forms are posted and visible for public view by the entrance of the day care and posted for outside view as well. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills twice a year with the last one conducted on 9/27/2025. The Licensee's CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires on 9/2026 . The Licensee was reminded of the responsibility as a mandated reporter and has provided proof of the required training for which expires on 10/2027. LPA reviewed six children’s files, four staff files and all were complete and current. LPA observed sleep log for infant under 24 months. Licensee was reminded that California Law requires Licensee to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care, to child's parents, and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or email. LPA informed Licensee that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov . Licensee was also informed that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every two (2) years by visiting http://www.mandatedreporterca.com . Licensee was reminded that EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid training must be completed every two (2) years. Children’s Roster must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drill must be conducted every six (6) months and documented. The Licensee is reminded that any structural changes to the home or additions to the childcare facility must be reported to Community Care Licensing. Continue Page 3----------------- Page 3------------------ Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . As of right now the home is not providing IMS. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/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. For licensing updates email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov and ask to be added to the email list. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted with Licensee Michelle Service Report and Appeal Rights provided.