Routine inspection·July 8, 2025

On 7/8/25, 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 7 children and licensee providing care and supervision. LPA observed licensee spouse present in the home. This is a large capacity licensed 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 6:45am to 5:40pm. Staffing Ration and Capacity: This is a two-story family home. There is a living room, dining room, kitchen, family room, loft, five bedrooms, three bathrooms, laundry area, and backyard. The off-limits areas are the upstairs (four bedrooms, two bathrooms, laundry area, and loft), downstairs (bedroom #1, pantry, above ground pool in backyard, and garage. There are bodies of water on premises. Per the Licensee, there is no smoking and no weapons on the premises. 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. The daycare areas are the living room, dining room, family room, kitchen, bathroom #1. LPA observed a 4ft tall bookshelf that is blocking access to the stairs, making upstairs inaccessible. Licensee does provide food for the children (breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, pre dinner). Licensee is in the CCCC food program. Licensee states that she was inspected by the food program last month and goes shopping weekly for the children. The children do not bring packed lunches since licensee provides food and drink to all children. There are no window cords in the daycare areas. There are two cats and four large dogs in the home that have all been vaccinated. The pets do interact with the children. Licensee states that she supervises the children at all times. There are age-appropriate toys and equipment on the premises. Napping: Children are provided napping when needed. Licensee provides napping materials, cots and blankets. Licensee states she only has two children that nap at this time. Napping materials are washed once a week. Transportation: The licensee does provide transportation. Licensee states she transports children to the park and picks them up from school. LPA observed valid driver’s license, car registration, and car insurance. Kitchen: Knives were observed in kitchen in top cabinet to right f the sink inaccessible to children due to safety latch. Medication is kept in the kitchen top middle cabinets inaccessible to children by safety latch. Licensee reports that there are no children on medication. Cleaning supplies and chemicals are kept in the inaccessible (safety latch) under the sink away from children in care. Licensee states there are no children with allergies at this time. Fire Extinguisher: The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green and in located the wall next to window in the kitchen. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were found to be in compliance per Fire Marshall Standards. Licensee states that last time fire marshal came was before covid. Fire and Disaster drills are conducted at least every six-months, last drills were recorded in 4/12/25 at 4:14pm for Earthquake/Disaster and 3/14/25 at 10:00am 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 kitchen bottom locked in cabinet with safety latch. There is a fishbowl (one fish) in the island counter accessible to children. Fire placed is gated and inaccessible to children. Bathroom: The daycare bathroom is located in the hallway across from the kitchen. It has 1 sink, 1 toilet and 1 tub/shower. Bathroom is clean and in good repair. Outdoor Space Activity: The outdoor area is the backyard. LPA observed an above ground pool and Jacuzzi that meets Title 22 requirements and is off-limits to the children. LPA observed pool alarm, buoy, hook, 5 ft metal fence around the pool, and lock on gate. LPA observed jacuzzi with a locked hardcover on it. LPA observed two small sheds in backyard. First shed has pool play equipment and life vest. Second shed is for storage and tools accessible to children. LPA observed a latch on the shed. Licensee stated she will place lock on the shed. LPA observed a BBQ pit that has a cover. The back yard is free of sharp objects, broken toys/furniture & equipment, and other debris. The side backyard is for the dogs. Licensee states that the feces are picked up daily. LPA observed the area to be free of feces. 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 was able to provide a valid Pediatric CPR/First Aid training valid until 5/6/27. Mandated Reporter Training Certificate valid until 2/19/27. Employee files are complete. Children’s 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 theDepartment. 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. No deficiencies cited 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, Patricia Wade.