Routine inspection·May 21, 2025

On May 21, 2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Indira Loza met with Licensee Sofia Cabrera Balmori for an unannounced Annual/Random visit and a Capacity Increase inspection. Present during today's visit were one infant and 4 preschoolers. Living in the home are the Licensee, her parents, two adult brothers, and one minor sibling. LPA walked through the facility for a health and safety check. The operating hours are Monday - Friday from 6am-6pm. The home is a two story single family house; with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, living room, dining area, kitchen, backyard, large backroom (main daycare area), a garage converted to a bedroom, and a storage room in the backyard. On Limit Areas - the large backroom next to the kitchen, which has a bathroom and a kitchenette, and the backyard. Off Limit Areas - Converted garage, main kitchen, bathroom on the lower level, and the entire 2nd story of the home. ISOLATION AREA - is on the couch in the main daycare area. The inside of the home is observed to be neat, clean with ample age-appropriate materials for the children. All toxins and cleaning products were observed to be in inaccessible areas. Licensee stated she provides food for the children. The home has one fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher next to the main kitchen. The outdoor play area is fully fenced in with ample materials for the children in care. There were no harmful bodies of water in or around the home. LPA reviewed 5 children files and two staff files. LPA observed two children files to be missing the LIC700. The Licensee has a current CPR certificate which expires on 2/2027 and a current Mandated Reporter certificate which expires on 12/4/25. The Licensee has all the required postings up on the parent board. There is a working carbon monoxide detector in the kitchenette and a smoke detector above the doorway leading to the main part of the home. LPA requested proof of control of property for the licensee as it was not in the facility file. The Licensee stated that she would need more time to find a copy of the lease. Licensee was reminded that California law requires Licensees to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to children in care, to the child's parents, and to the Department within 24 hours by phone. Within seven (7) days from the incident, Licensee\342\200\231s must submit the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624B) to the Department. Licensee was reminded that any structural changes or additions to the home must be reported to Community Care Licensing. Children\342\200\231s Roster must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drills must be conducted every six (6) months and documented. Licensee was reminded that EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid training must be completed every two (2) years. Licensee was also informed that Mandated Reporter Training ("Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every two (2) years by visiting https://mandatedreporterca.com/ . LPA informed Licensee that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov . The Licensee 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/ . 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. 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, Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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-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. 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 . See LIC809-D for one Type B citation. The capacity increase will remain in pending status until the complete lease is emailed to the LPA. Exit interview conducted. Report and Appeal Rights were provided to Licensee Sofia Balmori Cabrera. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.