Pre-licensing visit·October 21, 2025

Page 1 of 4 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Canela arrived announced on 10/21/2025 at this home for the purpose of conducting a Pre-licensing inspection for a Change in Location. Applicant has applied for a Small Family Child Care Home with a total capacity of 8. LPA met with Applicant Bianca Castillo-Hernandez. Applicant's spouse was also present and has Livescan fingerprint clearance. There were no children present during today\342\200\231s inspection. Planned facility hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Applicant stated they plan to provide overnight care. This is a two story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, living/dining room, living room, laundry room, attached garage, backyard, and in-ground pool. On-limit areas (accessible to children) : 1st Floor- Living room (to pass through to kitchen), kitchen, living/dining room, restroom, nap room, play room, and play area (located in side backyard). Isolation Area : Nap Room Off-limit areas (inaccessible to children) : Entire 2nd Floor, Laundry room (on first floor), Main bedroom (downstairs), attached garage, and in-ground pool located in backyard. Report continued on LIC 809-C Page 2 of 4 Physical Inspection : The LPA toured all areas of the home (on-limit and off-limit areas). The home was observed to be clean and in good repair. LPA observed an ample supply of toys, play equipment, and materials for children. Applicants stated there are no weapons or firearms in the home. There is a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher. Interconnected combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors was tested and observed operational. There is a working telephone available. Storage areas for cleaning supplies, detergents, and poisons were locked and stored in kitchen cabinets. Outdoor space: There is an in-ground pool located in the backyard. LPA inspected the pool to ensure safety requirements are met per Health & Safety Code \302\247 1596.814 Family daycare home; in-ground swimming pool requirements . Corrections needed for Pool Safety Requirements: 1. Pool Safety Alarm 2. Gap on left side of the pool mesh fence to have no more than 4 inches Applicant understands that when outside of facility, 100% supervision of children in care is required. Applicants plan to provide transportation for children; Applicant understands children cannot be left unattended in parked vehicles. Applicant understands the driver for transporting children is required to have: a valid Driver's license, current mandated reporter training, required immunization record, current CPR/First Aid, valid car insurance, and a car in good repair. Documentation shall be available for review at the facility for Community Care Licensing. Applicant understands smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items are prohibited in family child care homes. Report continued on LIC 809-C Page 3 of 4 Record Review : Review of records to be maintained - Family Child Care Homes: LPA reviewed with applicants the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Applicant has current Pediatric First Aid/CPR which expires 12/2026. Applicant has documentation of current Mandated Reporter Training (to be renewed every 2 years). Applicant has Criminal Record Clearance. Required Tuberculosis (TB) test was completed for all adults in the home. The Applicant owns the home and provided proof of control of property. Applicant does not have Liability Insurance at this time. Applicants have completed the following requirements: Preventative Health & Safety training (8 hours) - EMSA approved. Training for Nutrition and Lead Poisoning (8 hours) - EMSA approved. Family Child Care Home Orientation. Fire/Disaster Drills: Applicants understand each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. The Applicant shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill and documentation shall be kept at the family child care home. LPA discussed with applicant: The day care needs to be operated within the limitations and capacity of a Small Family Child Care Home with regard to ratios and Applicant is required to be present in the day care for 80% of the operation hours. Applicant understand children's personal rights should not be violated and no corporal punishment. Isolation of sick children, supervision of children, capacity options, transportation of children, requirements for reporting suspected child abuse, unusual incidents/injuries and requirements for assistant/substitute were also discussed. Applicant does not have children with IMS needs: 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) or (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 . Report continued on LIC 809-C Page 4 of 4 LPA discussed the following with Applicant: Safe Sleep Regulations were discussed. Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage provided: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep Recalled Infant Devices : LPA discussed with applicants 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. Mandated Reporter Training : Any person who works in a child care facility shall complete and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers . Criminal Record Clearance or Exemption: Applicants were 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, 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. MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Centers and Family Child Care Homes: Website was provided for Licensee; a consumer education website which helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Megan\342\200\231s Law \342\200\223 Family Child Care Homes. Licensee/Applicant confirmed there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and the RSO profile was completed. Pre-licensing is incomplete pending the following items to be corrected: Corrections needed for Pool Safety Requirements: 1. Pool Safety Alarm 2. Gap on left side of the pool mesh fence to have no more than 4 inches Applicant to notify LPA when corrections are completed and LPA will return for a subsequent inspection to verify requirements are completed. Exit interview conducted with Applicant Bianca Castillo-Hernandez, whose signatures confirm receipt.