Routine inspection·July 28, 2025

On 07/28/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Lady Cabrera conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection at approximately 08:18 a.m. LPA observed a gray jeep in the driveway and all window blinds were closed. Upon arriving at the facility\342\200\231s door, LPA heard a child crying. LPA rang the doorbell and Child 6 opened the door. Child 6 reported Licensee was not present at the facility. LPA asked who was at home and Child 6 reported a 15-year-old minor. The other child was still crying during contact with Child 6. Child 6 closed the door. At 08:22 a.m., LPA immediately contacted Licensee Maria Diaz via phone. There was no answer. At 08:23 a.m., LPA called again, and Licensee answered the phone. Licensee confirmed she was not present at the facility was not far from the facility. At 08:25 a.m., LPA contacted Luisa Gavoutian, Licensing Program Manager to inform her of the situation. At approximately at 08:26 a.m., Licensee arrived at the facility and 15-year-old minor opened the door. 15-year-old minor was rubbing and squinting their eyes when they opened the door. As soon as the Licensee arrived at the facility LPA entered the home. LPA observed Child 3, who is an infant crying in the play yard in the day care room (office). Child 6 was in the living room 2 watching television. Licensee immediately comfort and care for Child 3. Civil penalty is being assessed. During interview, Licensee reported she did not see when she left the facility and thought she was able to leave the children with the 15-year-old minor to drop off another child at school. Per Google Maps application, school site is 2.9 miles away and takes about six minutes to get there, which the round trip would be approximately 12 minutes. Licensee reported she will make sure that children in care will be supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. LPA reviewed current facility sketch and confirmed that the kitchen, hallway bathroom, day care room (office), living room #1 and living room #2 are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by using doorknob spinners and baby gate. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. There is no swimming pool or other bo dies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises . No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. There are pets at this home. Licensee understands the responsibility of any action taken by pets involving day care children. 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 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. 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 05/03/2025. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on 06/2026. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file 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 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. Licensee reported she documents the safe sleep daily and would shred it at the end of the day. Based on records reviewed, there were no entries for today's date. According to Licensee, Child 3 was asleep when she left the home. LPA provided a monthly safe sleep log template to the Licensee. 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Maria Diaz. 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 on LIC809D. Licensee was provided appeal rights. LPA Cabrera informed Licensee Maria Diaz that this report dated 07/28/2025 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there are immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Cabrera informed Licensee Maria Diaz to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 07/28/2025 that documents any Type A citations to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. 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. Appeal rights were provided to Licensee.