Routine inspection·February 6, 2026

On 02/06/2026 at 08:52 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Hollinger arrived at the facility to conduct an UNANNOUNCED, Annual inspection at Ashley James\342\200\230 Family Childcare Home. LPA met with Licensee and explained the purpose of today's inspection. LPA was granted the inspection authority to enter the Home. Present in the home at the time of inspection were Licensee and three children in care consisting of two (2) infants and one (1) preschooler. The family childcare home days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 07:30 AM to 05:00 PM. The home is a single story duplex-style house consisting of two (2) bedrooms, one (1) bathroom, living room, dining area, kitchen, garage , and backyard . ON-LIMIT areas: Living room, dining area, Bedroom 2 (nap room), Bathroom, kitchen and backyard. The Isolation Area is located in the second bedroom (nap room), away from other children in care. OFF-LIMIT areas: Bedroom 1 and garage. The off-limits areas are blocked off and made inaccessible to children in care. Medicines, cleaning products, and sharp objects are stored inaccessible to children in care during today's inspection. The home maintains a working telephone. Licensee was reminded that smoking is not allowed in a family childcare home. Licensee states that there are no pets in the home. Licensee stated there are no firearms or ammunition stored in the home. SEE LIC809C----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE 2 There is a 2A10BC fire extinguisher and working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors located throughout the home . Children files and facility files were reviewed, and facility also contains a Children's Roster and Fire/Disaster Drill. The last documented fire and earthquake drill was conducted on 11/12/2025 . Licensee's Mandated Reporter training expires 02/25/2026 and CPR/Pediatric First Aid certifications expires 08/2027. LPA toured the backyard and observed it was fenced. LPA observed there are no pools, hot tubs or other bodies of water. The home is sanitized and orderl y in compliance with Title 22 Regulations during today's inspection, with heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort of children in care. Licensee was reminded that all adults (18 and over) living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children which includes 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 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. 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/ . SEE LIC809C----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAGE 3 On this date, 02/06/2026, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. Because the Licensee rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC 9151) that the Licensee confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The Licensee obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149). No Deficiencies were observed during today's visit. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights provided and discussed. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with and given to Licensee, Ashley James.