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Inspection visit

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Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 1/29/2026 , 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 was licensee, her two minor children and one day care child. Licensee, her husband and three minor children reside in the home. Verified licensee\342\200\231s CPR and First Aid was completed through EMS Safety with Emergency Medical Services Authority stickers (EMSA) and expires on 7/9/2026. Licensee states she does not have a qualified assistant. Licensee is advised per Title 22 Regulations she must have a qualified assistant when she operates her family child care home as a large capacity 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 1/20/2026. 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 1/26/2026. Licensee states the fire inspector did not require installation of a pull alarm. LPA observed children size furniture, safe toys and books for the children in the living room (day care room). There is a flat screen television mounted onto the day care room wall. LPA also observed a diaper changing table, three cribs and a play yard in the play room. (Continued on LIC809-C): There is a high chair. There is a parent\342\200\231s board that is located on the right side wall of the home\342\200\231s entry way. LPA advised licensee the parents board must be readily available for parents to view. Licensee states she does not have firearms, ammunition or poisons in the home. Effective 01/01/2025, all childcare facilities licensed by CCL by law will be required to adhere to AB2866 - The Pool Safety Act. According to Health & Safety Code 1596.814. There is an in-ground pool incompliance with AB2866. Licensee provided proof to LPA of daily inspection log of the safety features and equipment that she updates before opening the facility . Facility has a 2A10BC fire extinguisher mounted onto the left side wall of the home\342\200\231s entry way. There is a functioning carbon monoxide alarm, working smoke alarm and first aid kit in place. Licensee is 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. Licensee is 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). Licensee states the home is smoke-free. Licensee states she will be transporting day care children. Licensee understands that she 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. Licensee completed the Mandated Reporter Training on 4/24/2024. Licensee is 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. Licensee is 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 . (Continued on LIC809-C): LPA & licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website: LPA and licensee 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. 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. Licensee states her hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM and as arranged. Licensee does not provide overnight care. Licensee advised she does not provide care for more than 24 hours. Licensee is advised she 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 2/2/2026. 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

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What happened during the January 29, 2026 inspection of CARDONA, VANESSA FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a other inspection of CARDONA, VANESSA FAMILY CHILD CARE on January 29, 2026. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to CARDONA, VANESSA FAMILY CHILD CARE on January 29, 2026?

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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