Routine inspection·May 7, 2026

On Thursday, 0/507/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Isabel Ortega conducted an unannounced Random Inspection at the Arambula Family Child Care Home. Upon arrival, the LPA met with the Licensee, Arambula, who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. All adults living in the house have been background cleared and associated. Upon arrival LPA observed five children in care and licensee with Assistant providing care and supervision. Per Licensee, the hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Per licensee, no overnight care is provided. Licensee is within the ratio for a large facility. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Facility provides transportation, LPA observed driver's current Driver's license and Auto Insurance. Physical Plant: This is a one story, three bedroom, one bathroom home with a kitchen, living room, dining area, converted garage and backyard. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, central air, and heat and ventilation. The house has central heating and air conditioning. All windows are free of cracks, bugs, and debris. Main Care Area : Main care is provided in the converted garage to ADU. Permit from City of Arvin Building Department Permit Number BP11-0025. Children use the bathroom located in the hallway. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and furniture for the children. There are age-appropriate games and books on the premises of this facility. Per licensee, there is a designated area for ill/sick children is in one of the corners of the day care area. Children's bathroom: Children use the bathroom in the hallway. The bathroom was clean, sanitized, and in good repair. The bathroom was toured and inspected. Sink and toilet were observed to be in operable condition. Toilet and faucets are clean, safe, and operable. Kitchen/Dining Room: The kitchen has its cabinets secured with safety latches. Sharp knives are inaccessible and kept in an upper cabinet(maintained locked) Backyard/Outdoor areas/ Outdoor: The backyard is completely fenced- enclosed (block cement). LPA inspected and was observed the backyard to be free of hazards, lose or sharp parts and tools. LPA observed appropriate and safe toys in the play area. Per licensee and LPA's observation, there are no pools or bodies of water in the premises. There is a storage shed that remains locked and inaccessible to children. Off-limits : Off-limit areas include the three(3) bedrooms that are made inaccessible by safety doorknobs. There is a section of the backyard that is kept off limits where the two dogs are kept(inaccessible to children in care). There is also a storage area made inaccessible by a locked gate. Others: Per licensee and LPA observation, there are no bodies of water on the premises. According to licensee there are no weapons or guns on the premises. During inspection LPA did not observe any weapons or guns in the home premises. Fire/Health/Safety: T here is a cell phone kept charged and on the Licensee at all times. Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide were observed to be in operable conditions. The First Aid kit is located in the day care area and was observed complete with supplies including thermometer, tweezers, scissors, gauze, bandages, cleansing pad/solution, and a first aid manual(LPA observed a red backpack with emergency supplies). LPA observed a required the Fire Extinguisher (2A10BC) fully charged purchased from Lowe's on 5/6/2026( LPA observed and reviewed receipt). Medications/ Hazardous/Cleaning Materials: Per licensee, medications are located in the master bedroom. Cleaning compounds were observed to be kept in a storage area in the backyard, secured with a safety knob. Per licensee, there are no firearms at the facility at this time. The facility currently does have childcare insurance, affidavit was observed signed by child's representative on file. Incidental Medical Services (IMS): Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information, see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The Licensee will not be providing IMS to the children at this time. Records: Children’s and infant’s records were observed to be complete and current. Licensee’s Pediatric CPR/First Aid is maintained current , CPR/ First Aid expires on 1/12/2028. Mandated Reporter Training is also maintained current , date on certificate is 1/09/2026. Per Licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every 6 months; the last drill was documented and conducted on 03/09/2026 at 9:00 a.m. Per LPA observations, the Facility License, Emergency Disaster plan, Earthquake Preparedness and Parents Rights Poster were posted. Documents Provided and or Discussed: Fire Drill Log, Roster, Postings, Safe Sleep PIN 20-24-CCP and LIC 9227 (Individual Sleeping Plan). The Licensee was reminded that supervision is always required for children in care. LPA observed every 15 minute check logs for the sleeping infants. LPA also observed the 9227 safe Sleep Plan completed by parent and licensee on file. Licensee Arambula was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Arambula 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 re The following was also discussed with the licensee: 1. The following items are zero tolerance by Licensing: Refused Entry to a Facility or Any Part of a Facility is a violation of Section 1596.852, 1596.853 or 1597.09. Regulations 101238 (g) (2), The Presence of an Excluded Individual, Fire Clearance Violations, Accessible Bodies of Water, Accessible Firearms, Ammunition or Both 2. Pediatric First Aid and CPR: American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) approved in Pediatric First Aid and CPR must be present. Certification must be renewed every two years. 3. Licensee was informed that the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years, and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com 4. In the absence of the licensee a qualified adult must be present, supervising the children; a qualified adult is an individual who has a valid and current Pediatric first aid/ CPR-adult-child- infant certification (EMSA approved), a valid criminal record clearance associated to the facility license, immunization's (MMR, TDAP, TB and Influenza or Influenza declination), AB 1207 Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Certificate. 5. A current roster of children enrolled must be available and maintained for a period of 3 years, even after children are no longer attending the facility. 6. Annual fees must be paid promptly and by the due date or a late fee shall be assessed and/or the license shall be evaluated for termination. 7. The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be checked, and batteries replaced as needed. 8. Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your home. 9. Any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing (refer to LIC 624B). 10. Fire and safety drills must be performed every six (6) months and documented for review by the Department. 11. Smoking is prohibited in the family childcare home. 12. Children and staff records must be maintained and updated as needed and be available for review by the Department. 13. Immunization Requirement: H&S 1597.622: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. The licensee and all adults working with children have proof of immunization. 14. Inspection Authority: All adults living and working in the home shall be made of aware of the Department’s right to inspection the home, which includes, but is not limited to the right to enter the home when children are being cared for, interview children and adults and review documentation. 15. The facility license number must be on all advertisements, publications, or announcements with the intent to attract clients. 16. Isolation for children: When a child is ill, he/she shall be separated from other children (reference 102417(e) Operation of a Family Childcare Home). 17. Liability Insurance was discussed; LPA advised applicant to review Title 22 Regulation 102417(m)(1) for additional information. 18. Dog(s) and/or pets are recommended to be isolated from children in care. 19. No baby bouncers, no infant walkers, no Johnny jumpers, no saucer chairs, and any other item that falls into this category is not permitted in the facility. 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 . Safe Sleep regulations (under 24 months) were discussed with Licensee and referred to the CCL web site for additional information and PINS. Infants under 2 years of age shall have the 15-minute checks logs completed during nap time. All infants under one year of age shall have the LIC9227 sleep plan completed by parent until infant master’s developmental stage of rolling over on their own. 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 licensees 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 22-02CCP. 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 Childcare Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . MyChildCarePlan.org- Family Childcare Homes 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. Megan’s Law - Family Childcare Homes During the exit interview , according to licensee there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Childcare Advocates: To sign up for our Quarterly Updates please email the Childcare Advocates at chilcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov & (916) 654-154. The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hot line at 1-800-540-4000. Inspection was conducted in Spanish, LPA is bilingual certified by the department. No deficiencies have been cited at this time. A notice of site visit was given to licensee and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Arambula, along with her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.