Pre-licensing visit·June 19, 2025

On 06/19/25 at 10:25 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Oscar Picazo conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection with applicant Ana Gamez for the purpose of a change of location. LPA discussed the purpose of the inspection and was granted permission to tour the facility. The tour of the family childcare home was led by the applicant. The purpose of the inspection is to ensure that the home follows standards established in CCR, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, for Family Child Care Homes. This 2 story, 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home was toured and inspected. The hours of operation are: Monday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The applicant stated there are no bodies of water on the property and that the home does not have a fire place. There are 2 smoke alarms and 2 carbon monoxide detectors that meet requirements, were tested and are in working order. The fire extinguisher is rated 3-A:40-B-C and is located in the kitchen. The applicant states there are no firearms, no other weapons, or ammunition in the home. Cleaning compounds and poisons are in locked in a cabinet that is inaccessible to children. The day care areas include: the school age area, Infant area/shared sleeping area, hall bathroom # 4, the dining room, the back yard and half of the west side yard outside play area which includes the rear patio and grassed yard area. The off-limit areas during childcare hours include: the stairs, the entire upstairs which include: master bedroom #1 which includes bathroom #1, bedroom #2 which includes bathroom #2, bedroom 3 & 4, bathroom #3, laundry/storage storage room, half of the west side yard, east side yard including the outside storage shed and the front yard. These areas are made inaccessible to children with the use of a child proof gate barricading the entrances of the kitchen, doorknob covers, and a latching gate. See LIC 809 continuation... LPA observed that the backyard was fully fenced at the time of this inspection. Applicant will utilize the rear patio and grassed yard area within the fenced back and side yard for outdoor activities. LPA informed applicant to ensure children are supervised at all times during outdoor activities. Applicant has an ample amount of children's toys, a labeled age appropriate play structure, play equipment, books, and non-toxic child safe arts & crafts materials available. Applicant states isolation area for sick children will be in the school age area; healthy children will remain in the dining room area. Applicant has napping equipment for children and understands safe sleep regulations (102425(a-b). The licensee has a working cell phone. Licensee stated there are no firearms, other weapons or ammunition 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 or exemptions. Applicant Anna Gamez and her husband Eddie Garcia own the premises and maintain documentation of proof of control of property for review by the Department on hand. LPA viewed current mortgage/loan statement. Applicant recently recertified the Mandated Reporter AB1207 training certification and expires 06/10/26. Applicant has completed the Preventative Health Training. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expire on 05/2027. LPA advised that prior to making alterations or additions to the home or grounds, the applicant shall notify the Department of the proposed change. Applicant states they are financially secure to operate a family child care home for children and will comply with all regulations and laws governing family child care homes. Applicant 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 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 are free from all loose articles and objects. Licensee will physically check on sleeping infants up to 24 months of age every 15 minutes. See LIC 809C Continuation... An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] is maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age. Licensee states she places 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was reviewed. 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) or (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 . 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. On this date, 06/19/2025, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website (meganslaw.ca.gov) 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 discussed with Licensee the maximum capacity for a Large Family Child Care home: 12 children (with a qualified assistant) with no more than 4 infants; or (with landlord consent) 14 children (with a qualified assistant) with no more than 3 infants, 1 child enrolled in kindergarten or elementary school and 1 child at least age 6 including children under age 10 who live in the licensee's home. When there is no qualified assistant, 14 years of age or present, the capacity reverts to the requirements for a Small Family Child Care. A copy of this report and notice of site visit (LIC9213) was provided to the Licensee and was advised it must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. A large family childcare home license may be issued upon final file review. An exit interview was conducted with the applicant, Ana Gamez. The report was reviewed and a copy of the report and appeal rights (LIC 9058) was provided to applicant. LPA Oscar Picazo interpreted and explained inspection report to the applicant to which the applicant stated she understood.