Routine inspection·October 23, 2025

On 10/23/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Xona Xayavong conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection and was met by licensee Ana Wence De Vaca . Licensee is Spanish Speaking and licensee\342\200\231s husband assisted with interpretation. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. LPA reviewed current facility sketch and confirmed that the kitchen, down stairs bathroom, daycare room, and living room are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of baby gates and doorknob spinners. There is a built-in swimming pool in the backyard which is fenced by mesh fencing and made inaccessible. The pool gate is self-latching, self-closing and opens away from the swimming pool. The gate has a key lockable device that is above at least 60 inches from the ground. No windows or doors have direct access to the pool area. Licensee provided documentation that the mesh fencing is in compliance with the ASTM International Standard F2286. However, LPA observed there was no approved safety pool cover meeting ASTM International Standard F1346-23, or an alarm meeting ASTM International Standard F2208 that sounds upon detecting entry into the water; a life ring with a minimum diameter of 17 inches that is approved by the U.S. Coast Guard, was not present; a rescue pole with a body hook and a minimum fixed length of 12 feet was also missing; and there was no daily log verifying checks of safety features and equipment prior to opening the facility, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care. (Continue on LIC 809-C) There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises . All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. There is one fireplace in the home located in the living room and is made inaccessible by a glass door and will not be in use during daycare hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. This is a two-story home, and stairs are gated when children under age 5 years old are present. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 12/15/2023. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on 12/21/2026. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on files for influenza, pertussis and measles. 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). 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. LPA observed one infant in care. LPA discussed 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. (Continue on LIC 809-C) 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. Facility enrolled (one) infant. The play yard is kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Licensee provided documentation of the physical checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes for infants 24 months and under. Licensee documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness, and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. LPA informed licensee that 15-minute sleep check documentation is required for infants 0-24 months. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/ . 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. 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Ana Wence De Vaca. During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA verified the RSO profile in FAS. (Continue on LIC 809-C) Per Title 22, Division 12, of the California Code of Regulations, the following (1) Type B deficiency is being cited: (see next page LIC 809-D). Licensee was provided with appeal rights. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.