Routine inspection·September 9, 2025

On 09/09/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Miguel Herrera, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Scott Calandra. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the converted garage room and bathroom is used for providing care and are accessible to children. This room is a detached building separate from the main house. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of entrance door. Per Licensee Calandra outdoor play area is inaccessible to children. There are two dogs in the property. Licensee understands the liability of pets around day care children and accepts responsibilities of any action taken by pets. There is an in-ground swimming pool located in the backyard which is fenced. LPA Herrera observed that the pool manually closes and locks with a key, however the pool gate is not self-closing and self-latching and it did not comply with regulations. LPA Herrera and Licensee Calandra inspected the pool gate and observed that the latch was misaligned therefore the pool gate did not self-latch and self-close (See attached LIC-809D). Licensee Calandra attempted to repair the latch, but it continued to misalign preventing the pool gate to self-latch and self-close. Licensee Calandra disclosed that he had attempted to repair the latch in the past but it kept misaligning. Licensee Calandra agreed to attempt to repair the pool gate or purchase a new pool gate that meets regulations. LPA advised for licensee to conduct frequent safety inspections around the pool area and continue to maintain the pool fence as wear and tear can damage the pool fence. Licensee Calandra is aware of child safety around the pool area and assumes all responsibility. 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. Continued on 809-C. There are no fireplaces or open face heaters in the day care room. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in the day care room. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. Licensee has a current roster of the children. An emergency fire/disaster drill has been completed and documented within the last 6 months. Both licensees\342\200\231 Mandated Reporter Training expired on 04/18/2025 (See LIC 809-D). Both Licensees\342\200\231 pediatric CPR/First Aid expired on 5/2025 (See LIC 809-D). A review of the records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on files for influenza, pertussis, and measles. Children files were current and had immunization records on file. Licensee stated he cares for infants. LPA observed one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are 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. License stated that infants are not swaddled while in care. Licensee physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes, however Licensee admitted that he has not been documenting 15-minute sleeping logs for any signs of distress which include but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing (See LIC 809-D). Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. 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. 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). 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-and-resources/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. Continued on 809-C. 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/ . All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. 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 will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Scott Calandra. 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. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see 809-D). Licensee Calandra was provided with appeal rights. Upon receipt of a Type A violation, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. A copy of the Fact Sheet - Child Care Parent Notification Requirements and a copy of LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports was given to Licensee Scott Calandra. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be provided and required to be posted for 30 days.