Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 9/30/25, 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 licensee, licensee spouse, and two children. This is a large capacity licensed home. Licensee's facility child roster was not available. There are no IMS children. The operational childcare hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm. No overnight care is provided. There is no smoking in the home. There is a body of water on the property in the backyard.
Staffing Ration and Capacity:
This is a two-story family home with a 4-bedroom and 3.5 bathroom home with a kitchen, dining room, living room, family room, laundry room, garage, and enclosed patio-sunroom (permitted enclosed patio converted to daycare classroom). There is an inground pool in the backyard. The off-limits areas are: upstairs, bedroom/office (downstairs), kitchen, family room, dining room, living room (used only for isolation of sick children), laundry room, and garage. Fireplace is located in the family room and is screened. LPA observed a large dog and cat on premise. Licensee states both pets are current on vaccinations and does interact with the children. Parents enter daycare through the side door entrance only.
Physical Plant:
The daycare 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. Licensee does provide food for the children (breakfast, morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack). Licensee is not part of the food program. The daycare provides all their meals and snacks. LPA observed plenty of food and snacks in the refrigerator located in the daycare classroom and kitchen. Licensee states she purchases food weekly for all children. There are window cords in the daycare room are accessible to children. Licensee states she only enrolls ages three and up. Licensee made cords inaccessible during inspection. LPA observed plenty of age-appropriate toys and equipment on the premises. LPA observed the two exit doors of daycare that lead to backyard both have alarms on the doors.
Napping:
Children are provided napping when needed. Licensee provides napping materials, mats and blankets. Licensee states napping materials are washed weekly or more as needed. Isolation area is located in the living room. Child can rest in the living room area until their parents pick them up.
Transportation:
The licensee does not provide transportation.
Kitchen:
The kitchen is off limits by daycare classroom door (locked) that enters into the family room and kitchen. Knives were observed in 1
st
drawer to left of sink (needs safety latch) and 1
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drawer to the right of the stove (needs safety latch replaced) inaccessible to children. Cleaning supplies and chemicals are kept in the inaccessible under the sink in kitchen by safety latch. Top cabinet to the left of the sink has chemicals inaccessible to children. Licensee states there are no children with food allergies and no children on medication. LPA observed trash cans with lids. LPA observed outlet (3) uncovered that are at children\342\200\231s height that need covers.
Fire Extinguisher:
The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green and in located anchored to the wall in the bathroom (purchased 1/4/24). Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were found to be in compliance per Fire Marshall Standards. Licensee states the fire marshall came three years ago. Fire and Disaster drills are conducted at least every six-months, last drills were recorded in 5/15/25 at 10:00am for Earthquake/Disaster and Fire 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 kept in top cabinet above the toilet in the daycare bathroom.
Bathroom:
The daycare bathroom is the daycare classroom. There is one toilet and one sink, one potty training seat, and curtain for privacy. LPA observed chemicals in the top cabinet above the toilet inaccessible to children. Bathroom is clean and in good repair.
Outdoor Space Activity:
The outdoor area is the backyard (side lot next to the home). The backyard areas that are off limits are both sides of the house. LPA observed two play equipment\342\200\231s (include slide and swings), one table, and tricycles. The in-ground pool has mesh fencing and gate. The gate is self-closing and self-latching and has 5 feet fence/gate in height. The pool is not in regulation. LPA did not observe the updated new pool safety equipment.
Licensee states she is aware that she needs to purchase the new pool regulation equipment (pool water alarm, body hook, and life ring). The previous LPA informed licensee regarding the updated pool requirements on 1/28/25 via phone and email.
LPA observed one broken toy that needs to be repaired or removed, fence needs repair, and the large shed needs three locks. The outdoor space is free of broken furniture & equipment, and other sharp items.
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 1/20/26. Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter Training Certificate expires 1/2/25. Licensee file is not complete, mandated reporter training is expired. Children\342\200\231s records files not complete. One child file is missing immunizations. 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 childcare 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.
Deficiencies cited: Two Type A and Two 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, Nancy Chairenza.
