Routine inspection·April 21, 2026

On April 21, 2026, at 1:19 P.M., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joselito L. Del Mundo arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced annual inspection at the Vermillion Family Child Care Home to assess its ability to meet compliance with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, Health, and Safety requirements. LPA observed one truck and a recreational vehicle parked on the curb side of the street. LPA also observed a motorcycle parked on the driveway. LPA rang the doorbell, but nobody opened the door. At 1:30 P.M., LPA contacted the licensee and licensee stated that licensee is currently picking up children from school and licensee will be back in about thirty minutes. LPA notified the licensee that LPA will wait for the licensee. Licensee agreed and understood. At around 1:48 P.M., the licensee, Cassondra Vermillion, arrived at the facility with the licensee’s two children and two day care children. LPA Del Mundo stated the reason for the visit. LPA was granted access to the facility. The LPA provided copies of the LIC 126 Entrance Checklist Form. The day care takes place in the following area of the home: living room, bathroom, and front yard (outdoor play area). Based on LIS, licensing fees amounting to $140.00 are due on June 5, 2026 Licensee stated the day care hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 4:35 A.M. to 12:00 midnight. Licensee is currently providing transportation to children in care. Licensee was made aware that licensee must have a current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and vehicle registration when transporting children in care. During this visit, LPA observed two day care children and the licensee’s two children in the facility. At 3:20 P.M., the licensee and the children that were observed during the visit went to school to pick up two children. LPA stayed in the vehicle while waiting for the licensee. At 3:28 P.M., licensee arrived at the facility with the children. A total of four day care children were observed during this visit. 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 smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are Pg 2 in operable conditions (tested at 12:45 P.M.). The facility has 2-A:10-B:C type of fire extinguisher. Licensee stated that she owns no firearms, and no one smokes in the facility. LPA observed cleaning products are stored in the lower kitchen cabinets under the sink, and the cabinets have child safety latch. Knives are stored inside a plastic container in the upper kitchen cabinets above the stove. LPA observed household medications are stored in the upper kitchen cabinets, and the cabinets have child safety latch. Licensee stated that no medications are currently being provided for the current children in care. Licensee stated that licensee is a member of the food program and licensee provides meals and snacks to children. The facility is a one-story house . There is no fireplace in the facility. The home has a swamp cooler. The home has a wall heater, but, according to the licensee, the wall heater is no longer being used, and it is not connected to the gas line. The wall heater has a metal gate surrounding it. During this visit, LPA also observed two birds, one frog, one bearded dragon, and one snake. The frog, bearded dragon, one bird, and the snake are inside the container. Licensee has first aid kit box stored in the upper kitchen cabinets above the refrigerator in the kitchen. Electrical outlets in the bathroom are covered with child safety plugs. Bathroom: Toilet, sink and faucet were operable. LPA observed cleaning products, mouthwash, and shampoo stored under the bathroom sink and secured with child safety lock. Licensee stated that when a child shows signs of illness, the child is separated from other children in the hallway of the facility. Licensee stated that parents are called immediately. Outdoor: The facility has no body of water on the premises. LPA observed a slide, ladder for the slide, and other toys at the front yard (outdoor play area). Per licensee, children do not nap at the facility. Per licensee, licensee took out the ladder of the slide due to it is windy. Also, children only play outdoors when the weather permits. At the time of inspection, Licensee is aware of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing on the day of the incident and/or 24 hours of incident by telephone, fax and/or in writing to the Department. Licensee is familiar with the Unusual Incident Report form, LIC624B. The report on unusual incident/injuries can also be mailed to unusualIncidentreport@dss.ca.gov Review of records to be maintained: LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. LPA reviewed two children’s files and the licensee’s files. Based on records review, children’s files are Pg 3 complete. Licensee has current mandated reporter training certificate and CPR/First Aid training certificate. Licensee has completed the immunizations against Measles and Pertussis. Licensee declined to take Influenza vaccine. License has TB skin test. Based on records review, the fire/earthquake drills were conducted on March 1, 2026, at 9:45 P.M. Based on the facility roster, licensee has seven children enrolled in the day care. However, no physician’s contact information was indicated on the roster. Licensee was advised to include the physician’s contact information on the facility roster. Licensee has received criminal record clearance. The following was discussed with the licensee: The licensee was reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care. The licensee was made aware that it is his/her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care; Licensing must have the facility’s phone number at all times; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified. The regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers, and any other items that fall into that category. Licensee was advised to check for fixture, furniture and equipment that have been banned or recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. 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. 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-and-resources/safe-sleep as Pg 4 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/ . Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) to obtain updates on courses and updates/changes to the regulations. Please log in to the CCLD website, or you can email our advocates to have the quarterly updates sent directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov The licensee was informed that the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com . New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. Prior to making alterations or additions to a family childcare home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changes, including, but not limited to, the following: Conversion of a garage (either attached or detached) into a "childcare" room; Room additions to the family childcare home. Any change from an area of the family childcare home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care. The licensee shall provide the Department with a copy of an inspection report when an inspection is required by the local building inspector as a result of the alteration, addition, or construction. Lead Flyer Requirement Health and Safety Code 1596.7996 mandated that effective January 1, 2019, CCC's and FCCH's are required to provide parents and guardians of children enrolling or reenrolling in care with written information on the risks and effects of lead exposure, blood lead testing requirements and Pg 5 recommendations, and options for locations of affordable blood lead tests as specified. A Lead Poisoning Facts Flyer was created, in partnership with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), to satisfy this requirement. 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 . Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview the licensee, Cassondra Vermillion, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. The Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. No deficiencies were cited at this time. However, a Technical Advisory was issued during this visit. An exit Interview and discussion of observations were conducted with the licensee. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Cassondra Vermillion.