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Inspection visit

Pre-licensing visit

Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On May 4, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Valentin Hernandez met with Applicant, Maria Cruz for a change of location pre licensing inspection. Applicant, and 1 minor child reside in the home. Background clearances are discussed and LIS 531 is signed indicating that the adults currently living in the home and/or providing care and supervision to children have a criminal record clearance. Fire clearance was granted on 4/28/2026. Facility was inspected inside and outside as shown on the facility sketch and the following items were discussed: · Fire clearance was received on 4/28/2026. Fire pull alarm is located in a hallway in front of bathroom # 3. · This is a single story, 4 bedroom and 3 bath home and children will have access to the flex room, room # 4, bathroom # 3, kitchen and backyard. Off-limits rooms/ closets are made inaccessible by use of plastic door spinners. · There is central air heating/cooling ventilation for safety and comfort. · LPA observed in the flex room, child size furniture, safe toys, and books for the children. Children will nap in room # 4. Applicant understands she is to supervise children at all times. LPA provided applicant with Individual Sleeping Plan and Safe Sleep handout. · Facility has a 3A40BC fire extinguisher mounted/located in the flex room. There is a functioning smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and first aid kit in place. · Applicant’s Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was completed through Emergency Medical Services Authority stickers (EMSA) and expires on 1/2027. Assistant Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was completed through Emergency Medical Services Authority stickers (EMSA) and expires on 9/2027. Continued on LIC 809C · Preventative Health and Safety with Nutrition and Prevention of Lead exposure certification was completed on 2/16/2023. · Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on 1/04/2025. Licensee’s Assistant completed the training on 9/15/2025. · Knives and medications are stored in the kitchen upper cabinets. Cleaning compounds are stored garage. Cleaning compounds are stored in the garage and made inaccessible by the use of plastic door spinners. · Advised applicant fire drills are to be conducted once every 6 months and must be documented with date and time. A fire drill log was provided as an example. · Applicant is advised at least one staff member with current training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is to be on site at all times children are present. · There are no bodies of water in the home or premises. · Applicant states there are no pets in the home or on the premises. · Applicant states there are no firearms or ammunition in the home or premises. Poisons are stored key locked in the garage. · Applicant is reminded that any advertising (of day-care) such as business cards, flyers/posters, and/or signs must include facility number as per Title 22 Regulation "Advertisements and License Number" 102359 (a) . · Applicant is advised that smoking is prohibited on the premises of a family child care home as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795(a). Applicant states the home is smoke-free. · Applicant states she will be transporting day care children. Applicant understands that she must have proper car restraints and/or car seats for all the children under her care when transporting children. · Fenced backyard has shade, children outdoor furniture, 3 tricycles, play activity table, and storage cubby for the children. · LPA discussed safe sleep pending regulations and Safe Sleep Regulation Concepts were given to applicant. · Applicant is advised it is her responsibility to read and maintain her facility incompliance with Title 22 Regulations. Title 22 Regulations can be found at www.ccld.ca.gov . · SB 792 immunizations are on file. Applicant is advised Fresno Community Care Licensing Department has inspection authority and can inspect all rooms in the home, garages and/or separate dwellings on the premises. Continued on LIC 809C Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. 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. Required postings, forms packet, which included Parent Notification Requirement and LIC9224 were provided and discussed in detail. Applicant is advised that she may access CCLD website at www.ccld.ca.gov for additional forms and licensing updates. Applicant is also reminded that it is her responsibility to read the regulations periodically. Applicant states she will operate her day care Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM and as arranged. No overnight care will be provided. LPA & applicant discussed the Community Care Licensing website: LPA and applicant discussed new additions to the website that include the new PIN (Provider Information Notification) and information for providers including the Quarterly Update that informs licensees of new legislation and regulations. Please follow these steps go to http://www.cdss.ca.gov/ , click on “information and resources” click “Community Care Licensing” Click “quarterly updates” click “Child Care advocates program” and register to PIN. Pending a final review of application file, licensure as a Large Family Day Care Home capacity of 14 children ages under 18 years will be recommended effective May 5, 2026.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 4, 2026 inspection of CRUZ, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was an other inspection of CRUZ, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CARE on May 4, 2026. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to CRUZ, MARIA FAMILY CHILD CARE on May 4, 2026?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was an other inspection. other inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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