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Inspection visit

Facility-requested visit

Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 5/29/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Norma Lomeli conducted a capacity increase inspection from a Small Family Child Care Home to a Large Family Child Care Home. Present at time of inspection were both licensees and four day care children who were playing in the day care room. Licensee, Maria Leal, her husband, Licensee, Veronica Castro and her husband, and one minor children reside in the home. Verified Licensee, Maria Leal's CPR and First Aid was completed through EMS Safety with Emergency Medical Services Authority stickers (EMSA) and expires on 8/31/25. Verified Licensee, Veronica Castro's CPR and First Aid was completed the training through EMS Safety with Emergency Medical Services Authority stickers (EMSA) and expires on 10/17/26. Background criminal record clearances are verified and discussed, and LIS 531 is signed indicating that the adults living in the home and/or providing care and supervision to children have a criminal record clearance or exemption. Fire clearance was granted on 5/12/25. A tour of the home, inside and outside, as shown on the facility sketch, was conducted and the following was discussed and/or observed: Fire clearance was received on 5/21/25. Fire pull alarm is located on the day care room\342\200\231s left wall. LPA observed children size furniture, safe toys and books for the children. LPA also observed three highchairs, a three diaper changing tables and four play yards. There is a parent\342\200\231s board that is located on the right wall of the home\342\200\231s entry way. (Continued on LIC809-C): LPA advised licensees the parents board must be readily available for parents to view. Licensees state they do not have weapons, firearms, ammunition, or poisons in the home. Poisons are stored inside a storage shed that is located in the backyard. LPA did not observe bodies of water in the home or premises. Facility has a 4A60BC fire extinguisher located inside the cabinet that is located under the kitchen sink cabinet. There is a functioning carbon monoxide alarm, working smoke alarm and first aid kit in place. Licensees are advised at least one staff member with current training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is to be on site at all times children are present. Licensees are advised that smoking is prohibited on the premises of a family child care home as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795(a). Licensees states the home is smoke-free. Licensees state they will transport day care children. Licensees understand they must have proper restraints and/or car seats for all the children under her care when transporting children. Required items are posted in the Child Care Home where parents may easily view. During visit capacity worksheet was provided and discussed. Licensees completed the Mandated Reporter Training on 10/28/24. Licensees are advised Fresno Community Care Licensing Department has inspection authority and can inspect all rooms in the home, garages and/or separate dwellings on the premises. Licensees are advised it is her responsibility to read and maintain the family child care home incompliance with Title 22 Regulations. Title 22 Regulations can be found at www.ccld.ca.gov . LPA & licensees discussed the Community Care Licensing website: LPA and licensees discussed new additions to the website that include the new PIN (Provider Information Notification) and information for providers including the Quarterly Update that informs licensees of new legislation and regulations. (Continued on LIC809-C): Please follow these steps go to http://www.cdss.ca.gov/ , click on \342\200\234information and resources\342\200\235 click \342\200\234Community Care Licensing\342\200\235 Click \342\200\234quarterly updates\342\200\235 click \342\200\234Child Care advocates program\342\200\235 and register to PIN. Licensees state their hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM and as arranged. No overnight care is provided. Licensees are advised they does not provide care for more than 24 hours. Licensees are advised they may access forms and updated information on the CCLD website at www.ccld.ca.gov . The home meets the description of a safe and healthy environment for children as described in Chapter 3, Division 12, Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and is adequate for a Large Family Day Care Home (LFDCH). Licensure as a Large Family Day Care Home capacity of 14 children will be recommended effective 6/2/2025. During exit interview, LPA observed licensee post the Notice of Site Visit on parent\342\200\231s board and understands it must remain posted for 30 days and retain evaluation report for 3 years.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 29, 2025 inspection of LEAL, MARIA & CASTRO, VERONICA FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a other inspection of LEAL, MARIA & CASTRO, VERONICA FAMILY CHILD CARE on May 29, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to LEAL, MARIA & CASTRO, VERONICA FAMILY CHILD CARE on May 29, 2025?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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