Routine inspection·September 11, 2025

On 9/11/25, 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 observe 5 children in care, licensee and assistant providing care and supervision (fingerprint cleared and associated with the home). Licensee spouse is present in the home. This is a large family child care home. Licensee's facility child roster is current and maintained up to date. There are no IMS children. The operational childcare hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 1:00pm. Per the Licensee, there is no smoking, no weapons, and no bodies of water on the premises. Staffing Ration and Capacity: This is a two-story family home. There is a living room, master bedroom and bathroom (daycare area), kitchen, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, laundry area, pantry area, and garage. The off-limits areas are the one bedroom and loft (upstairs), one bedroom (downstairs), one bathroom (downstairs), laundry area (downstairs), and pantry area, and garage. All off limits areas have locks on doors and a safety gate at the staircase. 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 located downstairs in the master bedroom. Licensee provides a mid-morning snack only; children bring food from home and is placed in a refrigerator for the children in care. Licensee is not in the food program. There are no window blind cords in the daycare. There are no pets on premises. There is a working landline and cell phone, always charged and kept on staff. There are age-appropriate toys and equipment on the premises. The First Aid kit included a temperature thermometer, tweezer, scissors, gauzes, and cleansing pads/solution was observed to be complete and inaccessible to children kept high in the classroom area on top of filing cabinet. LPA observed several books, toys, educational activities, two tables, plenty of chairs and extra tables, small refrigerator and microwave. The daycare area has a back door that leads to the backyard. Napping: Children are not provided napping but has a calming/resting area for children, if needed. Transportation: The licensee does provide transportation for children for field trips. LPA observed licensee to have a valid drivers license, car insurance, and vehicle registration. Kitchen: Knives are kept in the kitchen in a high cabinet next to refrigerator, inaccessible to children in care. Medication is kept in the kitchen in a high cabinet, inaccessible to children in care. Cleaning supplies and chemicals are kept in the inaccessible garage and pantry area away from children in care. Children with food allergies is written on the child file. Fire Extinguisher: The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green, last tested on 8/27/25, there are two on site located in kitchen and daycare area. Fire alarm pull system is in place. Smoke 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 drills were recorded on 5/20/25. Licensee states that the fire marshall has not come to the home in 4-5 years. Bathroom: The daycare bathroom is in the daycare classroom. It has 2 sinks, 1 toilet and 1 shower. Bathroom is clean and in good repair. LPA observed a potty-training toilet. Outdoor Space Activity: The outdoor area is free from sharp objects, broken toys/furniture & equipment, and other debris. The backyard is fenced all the way around. The off-limit areas (fence off) in backyard are both sides of the home. LPA observed a large table for children, several toys and play equipment, 1 sand box table, 1 water table, and 1 shed (locked). Records/Documentation: LPA reviewed with facility representative the LIC 126, records to be maintained at the facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and parent board. Licensee was able to provide a valid Pediatric CPR/First Aid training valid until 3/14/2027. Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter Training Certificate has been completed and valid until 9/1/26. Licensee and assistant record files are complete. Children\342\200\231s records files are complete. Licensee had all the required posted documents: Facility License (LIC 203A, 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 \342\200\223 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\342\200\231s 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. No deficiencies were cited in accordance with Title 22 and 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 DeRonda Shine.