Routine inspection (3-year)·August 28, 2025

On August 28, 2025, at 08:30 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jacqueline Macias conducted an unannounced Required 3-year Inspection and met with Licensee, Anette Carrillo. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. The Licensee, Alejandro Pozo (Licensee\342\200\231s Spouse), and three (3) daycare children (toddlers) were present in the facility during the time of inspection. Days and Hours of operation are: Monday-Friday from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm. At 8:45am, LPA and Licensee toured the indoor and outdoor of the home. This two story facility is a four (4) bedroom, three (3) bathroom house. The following areas used for child care are: 1st living room (daycare area), downstairs bathroom, downstairs bedroom, kitchen, dining room, 2nd living room, and backyard. Off limits areas are laundry room, garage, and all of upstairs (3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms), and are inaccessible through use of child safety doorknob covers and safety gate. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements and are operational. Hazardous items were made inaccessible to children during the inspection. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities at time of inspection. Licensee states she provides continuous supervision of children during outside activities at all times. The upstairs is not used and is gated off at the bottom of the stairway and the Licensee understands the gate must be in place when children under five years are present during day care hours. At 9:05 am, LPA observed that the backyard is enclosed with a wood fence and has an in-ground swimming pool and in-ground jacuzzi that has enclosure, fence, wall or other barrier that isolates the swimming pool and jacuzzi from access to the family child care home. LPA observed a 60 inch tall rod iron fencing with gaps that do not exceed 2 inches apart with no gap from the ground with a self- closing- self latching pool gate that swings away from the pool. LPA observed the lock on the pool gate to be key lockable. LPA observed two pool alarms (one in the in-ground pool and one in the in ground jacuzzi) and were operational. LPA observed a life ring and rescue pole with a body hook that meet pool safety requirements. Daily safety inspection log, of all pool equipment was reviewed during time of inspection. LPA and Licensee discussed the requirements in maintaining a daily safety log inspection. LPA reviewed PIN 01-CCP with Licensee and was provided a copy. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances. 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. Licensee\342\200\231s First Aid and CPR certification expires on April 2026. Licensee has required immunizations. Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on February 07, 2024 and expires on February 2026. Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. LPA informed Licensee to ensure that Pediatric CPR/First Aid and mandated reporter training is completed once every two years. LPA observed the required documents posted. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on August 20, 2025. At 9:05 am, LPA observed that the backyard is enclosed with a wood fence and has an in-ground swimming pool and in-ground jacuzzi that has enclosure, fence, wall or other barrier that isolates the swimming pool and jacuzzi from access to the family child care home. A sample of children\342\200\231s files were reviewed and determined that all files were complete and met regulations. A sample of staff files were reviewed and determined that all files were complete. Licensee was advised if there is to be an infant in care, there must be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects. Licensee shall physically check or physically checks on sleeping infants up to 24 months of age every 15 minutes. An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age. Licensee shall place infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping. LPA discussed the 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-and-resources/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. Please visit the Guardian web page and set-up your Guardian account. https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian . If you have any questions regarding Guardian, please contact CDSS at email: guardian@dss.ca.gov . Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed - related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. 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. 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 information regarding SIDS, Lead exposure and Shaken Baby Syndrome. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . During the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. LPA advised if there is an unusual incident to report to call Licensing within 24 hours and to follow up with an LIC624B within 7 days. In addition, for general questions, questions regarding licensing requirements call Child Care Licensing. Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. Access our updated Regulation & Forms by using our WEBSITE: http://ccld.ca.gov . LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: child care advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed with Licensee Anette Carrillo. 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/ . LPA advised the Licensee that prior to making alterations or additions to the home or grounds, the Licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Licensee completed the Health and Safety Issues Family Child Care Regulation 102417 form during time of inspection. 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 . No deficiencies cited. A copy of the report, appeal rights (LIC 9058), and a Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was given to Licensee, Anette Carrillo and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. LPA observed LIC 9213 was posted. Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) was provided. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. An exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with Anette Carrillo.