Routine inspection·April 14, 2026

On April 14, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Ali conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. The LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry by the Licensee. The Licensee guided the LPA on a tour of the home. Upon entry to the facility, the LPA observed 3 children in care (2 of the children are licensee children), licensee providing care and supervision. Licensee states she has been operating as a small capacity since enrollment has not been high. Licensee's facility child roster is not current and needs to be updated. There are no IMS children. The operational childcare hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30am-5pm. LPA observed all adults in the home have background check clearances through Guardian. Staffing Ratio and Capacity: This is a one-story family home. There is a living room, dining room (daycare area), kitchen (daycare area), sewing/game room, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and backyard. The off-limits areas are the living room, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, sewing/game room, backyard, front yard. Physical Plant: The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. Daycare area is the dining room, kitchen and one bathroom (first door on the left). Licensee does not provide food for the children. The children bring their own packed lunches. Lunchboxes are placed in the refrigerator for the children in care. Licensee is not enrolled in the food program. There is a mini refrigerator that holds bottled filter water for all daycare children. Licensee provides filtered bottled water to daycare children. There are no window blind cords in the daycare area. There are one cats that live outside on the premises they do not interact with the children. Licensee state the cat is current on vaccinations. There is a working landline. Licensee prefers to utilize her cell phone which is always charged and kept on her. There are several age-appropriate toys and equipment on the premises. Licensee stated there is no smoking on the premises. There are 5 children enrolled. Licensee states that she has 1 infant enrolled. Napping: Children are provided napping daily. Licensee provides blankets for older children for napping. Licensee has a play pen and cots (4) for napping. Transportation: The licensee does not provide transportation. Kitchen: Knives are kept in the kitchen in a low drawer next to kitchen sink in front of window. There is a cabinet in the kitchether sharp n that has blender blazes and oitems that is accessible to children near refrigerators. LPA observed both cabinets under the kitchen sinks that have chemicals inaccessible to children. Medication is kept in Licensee master bedroom inaccessible to children in care. There are no children on medication at this time. Children with no allergies at this time. Fire Extinguisher: The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green and in located on the kitchen wall next to sliding door for backyard (last inspected 1/12/26). Fire alarm and carbon monoxide dual detectors were found to be in compliance per fire marshall standards. Fire and Disaster drills are conducted at least every six-months. Last drill was completed 10/1/24. Fire and disaster drills are not in compliance. Licensee states she will complete fire and disaster drill. The First Aid kit included a temperature thermometer, tweezer, scissors, gauzes, and cleansing pads/solution was observed to be complete and inaccessible to children located in sewing/game room next to the kitchen. Bathroom: The daycare bathroom is down the hallway first door on the left. It has 1 sink, 1 toilet. Bathroom is clean and in good repair. Outdoor Space Activity: The front yard and back yard are off-limits. Licensee states that the children are walked in by her or their parent to the front door. License will take a five-minute walk to park with children for outdoor play. Records/Documentation: LPA reviewed with facility representative the LIC 126, records to be maintained at the facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and parent board. Licensee CPR/FA expires 11/16/26 and mandated reporter training expires 10/16/26. Staff records are in compliance. LPA reviewed two child records are in compliance. Parent board is in compliance. Licensee had all the required posted documents: Facility License, Notice of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148). Criminal Record Clearance - Family Child Care Homes 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. Safe Sleep - Family Child Care Homes 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-andresources/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 discussed. 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/ . MyChildCarePlan.org – Family Child Care Homes Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Megan’s Law - Family Child Care Homes During the exit interview, the Licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Deficiencies cited (see LIC 809D): One Type B in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Marisol Marcia’s.