Routine inspection·November 20, 2025

On 11/20/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Pa Kou Vue conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee or facility representative Jessica Tovar . Also present was Licensee\342\200\231s assistant. LPA explained to Licensee the purpose of today\342\200\231s inspection. Licensee stated days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 6:30AM \342\200\223 6:30PM. The home has a working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. This is a single level home and there are no stairs. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. LPA reviewed current facility sketch and confirmed that the hall bathroom, living room, kitchen, dining room and backyard are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of a baby gates and doorknob spinners. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. LPA inspected the restroom and observed the restroom to be clean and sanitized. The sink and toilet are functioning properly within. There is one fireplace in the home located in the accessible living room and is made inaccessible by a glass door and will / will not be in use during daycare hours. There are no fireplaces or open face heaters in the home. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Licensee stated there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. Licensee stated there are no poisons stored on the premises. Licensee stated there is no smoking on the premises. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. Continued on 809-C The accessible outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. Licensee was reminded to conduct daily inspections of the outdoor area and on the outdoor play structures and equipment\342\200\231s for normal wear and tear overtime, to be free of loose, pointed, or sharp edges prior to day-care children accessing outdoor area. There is a built-in swimming pool in the backyard which is not properly fenced and made inaccessible. LPA observed the wooden plank fence located to the west side of the home leaning backwards and sideways. LPA observed the fence wall held together by 3 round wooden posts. LPA addressed observations and concerns with Licensee. Licensee stated she understood and will ensure compliance moving forward. The pool gate is self-latching, self-closing and opens away from the swimming pool. No windows or doors have direct access to the pool area. Licensee is in compliance with AB2866 requirements. Licensee was reminded to conduct daily inspections on pool latch and fencings and equipment\342\200\231s for normal wear and tear overtime prior to day-care children accessing outdoor area. LPA reminded Licensee to maintain supervision of children at all times when engaged in water activities. LPA referred Licensee to PIN 21-16-CCLD: Seasonal Reminder of Water Safety Requirements and Measures. Licensee has no pets on the premises; however, Licensee is aware of the safety of children around animals. Licensee understands her liability and responsibility regarding pets. Licensee ensures that children in care are always supervised and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete with emergency information and all required forms were present and completed as required. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 12/26/2024. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on 01/06/2026. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis, and measles. All staff files were complete with necessary forms and signed appropriately. Based on LPA records review and Licensee interview, the last conducted and documented fire drill was 01/08/2024. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 102416.2). Continued on 809-C 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. Guardian background criminal record clearances were verified and discussed with Licensee Jessica Tovar and was signed. During the exit interview, the Licensee Jessica Tovar 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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed Licensee of the importance of checking for and removing any 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- 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 informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 . Continued on 809-C. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Jessica Tovar. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see 809-D for further details). Licensee was provided appeal rights. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 A Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100