Routine inspection·July 25, 2025

On 7/25/25 at 11:40 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Adrian Castellon conducted an unannounced Annual/ Random Inspection and met with the Licensee Alma Torres. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted facility entry by the Licensee. Present during the inspection were two day care children. This facility is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom single story home. Licensee accompanied LPA during this inspection. The following areas are used for childcare: baby room, school room and bathroom in the school room. A fully fenced side yard and backyard are used for outdoor play. Operation hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 6:00pm. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector are operational. Hazardous items were observed in a locked cabinet during this inspection. Children\342\200\231s toys and play equipment are available and observed free of hazards. Licensee was reminded that continuous supervision is to be given to children whenever engaged in outdoor activities. LPA did not observe any bodies of water in the home. Licensee stated there are no weapons maintained in the home. Licensee\342\200\231s First Aid and CPR certifications are current through 6/4/27. Mandated Reporter Training requirement was met and certificates expire 3/12/27. LPA reminded licensee that Pediatric CPR/ First aid and Mandated Reporter Training expires every 2 years and shall be kept on file at the facility. The facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. Emergency exit drill requirement is up to date and last practiced 1/1/25. 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 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was reviewed with licensee. Licensee stated she will contact LPA when there are children enrolled. 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 and LPA discussed the facility emergency disaster plan, LIC 311D, and safety of children. LPA reminded Licensee of 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. On this date, 7/25/2025, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. LPA provided the applicant with the California Megan's Law website: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . To access our Regulations and Forms please use our WEBSITE: http://ccld.ca.gov . 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. During the exit interview, licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile. 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 during this inspection.