Routine inspection·July 21, 2025

On 7/21/25, 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 13 children in care and 3 staff providing care and supervision. One staff is not associated with the home in Guardian. LPA observe fingerprint clearance letter with OCA #15700020. LPA looked into the matter. The staff appeared to have clearance from Guardian that was closed, due to the live scan application having the incorrect license number. LPA submitted a new application in Guardian website and spoke to Guardian representative on the phone. Guardian informed LPA that since the facility number was unknown that they gave applicant a deadline to complete the fingerprints process. Employee stated she never got a letter from Guardian. Guardian stated since they received no response that they closed out the application. Employee will need to complete fingerprints again. Employee stated she will complete fingerprints today and is aware she can not work until fingerprints are completed. LPA explain this to licensee and employee. Licensee's facility child roster is current and maintained up to date. There are no IMS children. The operational childcare hours are Monday through Thursday, every other Friday from 7am to 4:30pm. This coming Friday facility will be open. Staffing Ration and Capacity: This is a one-story family home. There is a living room, daycare room, kitchen, family room, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, laundry area, backyard and garage. The off-limits areas are the kitchen, all bedrooms, one bathroom, backyard, laundry area, family room, and garage. Off-limits areas in hallway have safety knobs on bedrooms door and locks. Safety gate at the kitchen needs to be replaced. Physical Plant: Daycare area is the first room on the left next to the front door. Licensee does not provide food for the children. The children bring packed lunches and snacks. Those lunchboxes that don\342\200\231t have ice packs are placed in the refrigerator for the children in care. Licensee is not in the food program. 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 window blind cords are inaccessible to children. There is one dog on premises that does not interact with the children. There is a working landline and cell phone, always charged and kept on staff. There are age-appropriate toys and equipment on the premises. 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 high in the day care area. Napping: Children are provided napping and napping materials. Children bring their own blankets. LPA observed enough cots for all children. Licensee and assistant wipe down the cots after each use. Transportation: The licensee does not provide transportation. Kitchen: Knives are kept in the kitchen in a high cabinet next to refrigerator, inaccessible to children in care. Medication is kept in the kitchen in a high cabinet or refrigerator on top self in locked bag, inaccessible to children in care. Cleaning supplies and chemicals are kept in the inaccessible garage and pantry area away from children in care. No children with allergies. Fire Extinguisher: The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green and in located under the sink in the kitchen (cabinet door is safety latched). Fire alarm pull system is in place. Smoke and carbon monoxide dual detectors were found to be in compliance per fire marshal standards. Licensee states the last time she recalls fire marshall coming was when they were originally approved for an increase in capacity. Fire and Disaster drills are conducted at least every six-months, last drills were recorded on 4/16/25 at 2:20pm. Bathroom: The daycare bathroom is the first door on the left in the hallway. It has 1 sink, 1 toilet and 1 tub/shower. Bathroom is in good repair. Outdoor Space Activity: The outdoor play area is in the front yard. The front yard is free of sharp objects, broken toys/furniture & equipment, and other debris. Upon arriving LPA observed children playing in front yard under 100% supervision. LPA observed a kiddy pool on lawn that was being drained out. The children just finished water play. Per the Licensee, there is no smoking and no weapons on the premises. There is an in ground pool in the backyard that is inaccessible to the children in care. The pool has a 5 ft mesh fence around with self-latching lock. LPA observed a small hole in the mesh gate that needs repair. LPA informed licensee that the following requirements are not present: life ring (17in. diameter, United States Coast Guard approved), 12 ft hook, and water alarm (ASTM approved). LPA informed licensee and assistant that per PIN 25-01 CCP dated 1/6/25 the new requirements are in affect. Licensee stated she was not aware and purchased the items immediately through amazon and showed proof to LPA. LPA enrolled licensee into receiving the PIN emails. 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 7/13/26. Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter Training Certificate is not current. Licensee file is not complete. The assistant files (2) are not complete. Both assistant files are missing mandated reporter training. Children\342\200\231s 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 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 child care 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: (See LIC 809D). The following one Type A, and one Type B deficiencies are being 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 Rene Villicana.