Routine inspection·February 23, 2026

On 08/08/2024 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Miguel Herrera and Sha Fee Vang conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by licensee Maria Cruz De Segovia. LPA Herrera conducted inspection in Spanish. Days and hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 5:00AM-5:30PM. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. There were 5 children present. LPA reviewed current facility sketch and confirmed that the daycare room, bathroom, kitchen, living room and dining room are used for providing care and are accessible to children. LPA Herrera reminded licensee to ensure that all other rooms are to be off-limits and made inaccessible by door knob spinners. There is a built-in swimming pool in the backyard which is fenced and made inaccessible. The pool gate is self-latching, self-closing and opens away from the swimming pool. However, licensee did not adhere to AB 2866 \342\200\223 Pool Safety. Licensee Castro de Segovia did not have a pool alarm, life ring, and a body hook. Furthermore licensee did not document daily safety inspections per regulations. LPA Herrera advised licensee to regularly maintain the pool fence/pool gate as weather, and normal wear and tear can degrade the pool fence/gates. Licensee understood the responsibility of maintaining the pool fence/gates. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. 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. This is a single level home and there are no stairs. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service. 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 LPA Herrera reminded licensee to conduct safety sweeps to ensure children don't have access to items that are deemed a hazard. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. To be continued on 809-C. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files with missing or incomplete with immunization records. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 04/23/27. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on 02/27. A review of records indicates that licensee's assistant did not have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles. In addition, licensee's assistant did not have a TB screening on file. During the inspection LPA Herrera observed adult #1 doing her hair and make up. Licensee disclosed that adult #1 was her daughter and that she resided in the home. Based on records review adult #1 was not finger print cleared. 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 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. 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 22-02- 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 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 . Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, a Type A deficiency is being cited on the attached LIC 9099D. 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 Maria Cruz De Segovia. Per licensee a completed signed copy of the LIC 9224 will be placed in each child's file. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Maria Cruz De Segovia. A copy of this report and Appeal Rights were provided and discussed with Licensee Maria Cruz De Segovia. A Notice of Site Visit Form was posted to parent's board and must remain posted for 30 days.