Routine inspection·May 28, 2025

On May 28, 2025, at 10:05 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Luigi Gargaro, conducted an unannounced annual required inspection and met with licensee assistant, Cinthia Martinez. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the assistant. Licensee Leon was out of the facility today so care was being provided by assistant Martinez and licensee's adult daughter, Divine Leon. Ms. Martinez is solely Spanish speaking but licensee's daughter provided translation for analyst during today's visit. Eight (8) children and Ms. Martinez and the licensee's daughter were present in the facility during this inspection. This facility is a one floor, four bedroom, four bathroom house. Licensee assistant accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The following areas used for child care are: the family room/primary day care room, the immediately adjacent living room (which is for limited activity use) and the first home bathroom off the day care room. Off limits areas are the kitchen, the four home bedrooms, the dining room and the remaining three home bathrooms. All are found behind the home living room and are made inaccessible with the use of a secured child safety gate that is installed at the back exit of the living room. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. All hazardous items were inaccessible to children. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available. The home has a fenced front yard available for outdoor activities. The home also has a backyard which is off limits to the day care and is made that way with an exit door from the kitchen which is found in the off limits area of the home. No bodies of water were observed on the premises during the inspection. Licensee assistant stated there are no weapons in the home. A review of staff records on this date indicates that most facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions as licensee's assistant daughter, Divine Leon, is not associated to the facility though she advised analyst that her clearances are in process. Licensee\342\200\231s and assistant Martinez' First Aid and CPR certifications are valid through May of 2025. Licensee has required immunizations but neither other helper had them on file. Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on 05/14/25 while both assistants completed theirs on 05/13/25. Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The last fire and disaster drills have not been conducted within the past 6 months. There is one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. Cribs or play yards are free from all loose articles and objects. The provider physically checks on sleeping infants every 15 minutes but has not been maintaining a safe sleep log as required. An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] is maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age. The provider places infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping. LPA provided and discussed the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children\342\200\231s records according to regulation, post all required forms, and ensure that all adults residing or working in the home have criminal background clearances or exemptions. Licensee was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare. Licensee was also provided handouts with information regarding upcoming Safe Sleep Regulations/SIDS, Lead exposure and Shaken Baby Syndrome. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: child care advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. Unusual Incident Reports may be e-mailed to: SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . Two type A and four type B violations California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 3), are being cited on the attached LIC 809-D. 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. An exit interview was conducted with the licensee assistants. The assistants were provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 12/15) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. A notice of site visit was provided by the LPA and must remain posted for 30 days.