Routine inspection·September 2, 2025

On 9/2/25, 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 licensee, one assistant, and three children. 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 Sunday for 23 hours per day. Staffing Ration and Capacity: This is a one-story family home with a 3-bedroom and 2-bathroom home for the front home (FH) with a kitchen, dining room, living room, and attached garage. A detached structure is a guest house that is utilized as the daycare. This daycare home has living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom (2), a bathroom, and backyard and front yard area that is sectioned off from the main house. The off-limits areas are in the main house only: three bedrooms, one bathroom, dining room, and garage. There are no bodies of water, no smoking and no weapons on the premises. Physical Plant: The daycare 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. Licensee does provide food for the children (morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, and dinner). Licensee is part of the Ventura food program. Licensee states that the Ventura food program rep came to the home last month for audit and there were no concerns. Licensee states that the children do not bring their own food. The daycare provides all their meals and snacks. LPA observed plenty of food and snacks in the refrigerator and pantry. Licensee states she purchases food weekly for all children. There are no window cords in the daycare home. LPA observed plenty of age-appropriate toys and equipment on the premises. Bedroom #1 is the infant napping room. Bedroom #2-is a larger room that has a TV, toys, storage in closet inaccessible to children, small couch, and side door that exits to the backyard. LPA observed the front door and back door of home has door alarms that chime every time the door is open. Napping: Children are provided napping when needed. Licensee provides napping materials, cots/mats and blankets. LPA observed bedroom #1 to be the napping room for infants. LPA observed three cribs. In bedroom #2 older children can nap on cots. LPA was able observe naptime during this visit and napping materials. Licensee states napping materials are washed weekly or more as needed. Transportation: The licensee does provide transportation. Licensee states she does school pickups and drop offs. LPA verified a valid licensee drivers license and car insurance. Kitchen: Knives were observed locked up (safety lock) in the first cabinet to the right of the sink, inaccessible to children. There is a staff on medication, as needed. LPA observed medication locked box in refrigerator for staff and children medication. Cleaning supplies and chemicals are kept in the inaccessible under the sink in bathroom and kitchen (both cabinets have safety latches). Licensee states there are no children with food allergies and on no medication at this time. LPA observed trash cans with lids. LPA did not observe any proof of pest in the facility. Fire Extinguisher: The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green and in located the cabinet next to staff desk. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were found to be in compliance per Fire Marshall Standards. Licensee states the fire marshall came last year and there were no concerns. Fire and Disaster drills are conducted at least every six-months, last drills were recorded in 9/2/25 at 8:35am for Earthquake/Disaster and 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 pantry bottom shelf towards the back where children can see or access it. Bathroom: The daycare bathroom is the first door to the left in hallway. It has 1 sink, 1 toilet, shower, and 1 changing table. LPA observed chemicals under the sink in bathroom, inaccessible to children by safety latch. Medication is kept in bathroom under the sink, inaccessible to children by safety gate. Bathroom is clean and in good repair. Outdoor Space Activity: The outdoor area is the backyard, side of house and front yard of house. LPA observed two play equipment\342\200\231s (small) with slides, one water table (no water inside, sensory table), one sandbox table, tricycles, and a small swing. LPA observed that the fence needs repair on side of fence and the backyard (hole under fence). Licensee stated she will make the repairs. The outdoor space is free of broken toys/furniture & equipment, and other sharp items. 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 11/1/26. Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter Training Certificate expires 11/16/25. Licensee and assistant (2) file is complete. Children\342\200\231s records files (4) 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. 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, Chunte Melvin.