Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On September 15, 2025. at 12:45PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Lorraine Dacanay Breaux arrived at the home and conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA was granted entry by licensee and LPA provided the LIC126. Present during today's inspection was licensee, one finger print cleared assistant, fingerprint clear sister of the licensee, and 5 children in care (3 infants and 2 preschool age children, one of the infants is the licensee child). Hours of operation is Monday - Friday, 08:00 AM - 5:00PM. Per licensee does not provide over night care.
The apartment is located with in "1038 on 2nd" apartment complex, the apartment is location on the bottom level. The unit is has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The home was toured for health and safety, there is heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.
ON LIMIT AREAS:
Entry, kitchen, living room, bathroom in the hallway, bedroom on the right side of the hall and one at the end of the hallway and patio.
During the inspection, LPA checked the cabinets in the on-limit areas (kitchen and bathroom). No hazardous materials were observed in these areas.
Insolation area
is the bedroom at the end of the hallway, away from the children in care until the parents arrive.
OFF LIMIT AREAS:
Master bedroom and bathroom. The off-limits areas
will be inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors, safety gates and visual supervision
.
OUTDOOR PLAY Area:
Rear patio, there is a storage shed that is locked to prevent access. The patio is fully fenced and free from defect and/or hazardous conditions. There are age appropriate play equipment appear to be in good and safe conditions during today's visit.
The apartment complex has two swimming pools, that are located away from the Family Home Child Care. Per licensee one is located across the street and one is located behind her apartment. Licensee states they do not use the swimming pool and/or do not have to pass by the pool area when taking a walk. LPA advised that if and when they may have to walk near the pool area, 100% supervision is
REQUIRED.
Licensee tested the smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector located in the living room area (functioning properly). The home is also equipped with a working telephone, a fully stocked first aid kit, and a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, which meets the standards established by the State Fire Marshal, located near the front door. Licensee states that she resides in the home. Licensee stated that she does not provide transportation to the children in care. Licensee states that she does not administer medication at the time of this inspection.
At 1:30 PM, LPA requested and reviewed the files of two (2) children in care and personnel files. All files contained Parent\342\200\231s Rights, Identification & Emergency Information. During the review, LPA also checked the health records of the licensee, and children and found that the licensee is in compliance with immunization laws applicable to childcare providers. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills twice a year, with the most recent drill conducted on 06/03/2025. Additionally, the licensee completed mandated reporter training on
05/16/2024
. The facility roster was reviewed and accurately reflects current children enrolled as well as those no longer attending the facility.
Unusual Incident/Student Injury Report:
Effective August 1, 2003 California Law requires Child Care Licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child\342\200\231s parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury Form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624, within 7 business days.
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
.
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-andresources/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.
See 809-C for continuance.
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
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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, Saranmandakh Batnayar 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. Appeal Rights provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Saranmandakh Batnayar.