Routine inspection·October 1, 2025

On 10/01/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Isabel Ortega conducted an unannounced Random Annual inspection at the Jaimes Child Care Home. Upon arrival, the LPA met with the Licensee, Adela Jaimes, who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. Family members residing in the home include 4 adults (licensee, licensee\342\200\231s spouse, Licensee\342\200\231s mother and Licensee\342\200\231s father). There are no minor children in the home. All adults living in the house have been background cleared. Per the Licensee, the hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 5:00AM to 12:00 AM. Per licensee, no overnight care is provided as needed. Upon arrival, LPA observed 4 children in care and two staff providing care and supervision.. Licensee is within the ratio for a large facility. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Physical Plant: This is a one-story, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with a kitchen, living room, dining area, day care room (Converted Garage with permits) 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. All electrical outlets are covered. There is a converted porch that is not used for child care activities. Main Care Area : Main care is provided in the in the converted garage (playroom). Children use the bathroom located on the hallway of the home in the right-hand side. Children have access to the kitchen and backyard. 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 in the living room area. Children nap in the day care room in mats properly stored. Children's bathroom: Children use the bathroom located in the hallway on the right-hand side. The bathroom was clean, sanitized, and in good repair. The bathroom was toured and inspected sink and toilet which is in operable condition. Toilet and faucets are clean, safe, and operable. LPA observed safety latch in the cabinets where cleaning products are kept. Kitchen/Dining Room: The kitchen does not have a physical barrier. LPA observed some of the cabinets with a safety latch. Sharp knives are inaccessible and kept in an upper cabinet. Cleaning compounds were observed to be kept in the laundry room. Per licensee, she currently has a food program. Meals served: Breakfast, AM snack, Lunch, PM snack and dinner as dinner. Backyard/Outdoor areas: The backyard is completely fenced (cement block). LPA inspected and 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\342\200\231s observations, there are no pools or bodies of water in the premises. Off-limits : Off-limit areas include all the bedrooms and bathroom #2 made inaccessible by door safety knobs. The laundry room is made inaccessible to children by door safety knob. Pediatric First Aid and CPR from the American Red Cross is dated 5/3/25 which does not expire until May 2027. Others : Per licensee and LPA\342\200\231s observations, there are no bodies of water. Electrical outlets are covered and made inaccessible to children. There are one pet in the facility. 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 room and was observed complete with supplies including thermometer, tweezers, scissors, gauze, bandages, cleansing pad/solution, and a first aid manual. LPA observed a required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) reading in Green purchased at Home Depot dated 6/6/25(LPA observed the receipt). Medications/ Hazardous Materials: Medications are in the off-limits master bedroom, inaccessible by safety knob. Per licensee, there are no Firearms at the facility at this time. The facility currently does have childcare insurance. 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, infant and staff records were observed to be complete. Licensee\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid is maintained current, it expires on 04/08/2023. Mandated reporter is maintained current, it expires 05/16/2026. Per LIS annual fees are up to date. Per Licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every 6 months; the last drill was documented and conducted on 07/04/2024. Per LPA\342\200\231s observations, the Facility License, Emergency Disaster plan, Earthquake Preparedness and Parents Rights Poster were posted. Provider Information Notices (PINs) & Child Care Advocates: You can now sign up for Quarterly Updates on Rules, Regulations, Policies and PINs for one or more programs through our DSS website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe licensee was informed all forms pertaining to Child Care Licensing can be found at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/forms-brochures/forms-alphabetic-list/i-l Child Care Advocates Program: Provides information and resources about licensed childcare. www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov Megan\342\200\231s Law - On this date, 10/01/2025, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website 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. Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee Jaimes 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. Mandated Reporter training is dated 5/20/2025. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Jaimes 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. Inspection was conducted in Spanish; LPA is certified as bilingual by the department. There were no citations issued during today\342\200\231s inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was sent electronically to licensee Jaimes, along with her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.