Routine inspection·September 29, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Calderon conducted an unannounced random/ annual inspection at the above facility. LPA met with Facility Representative Nida Nofies . who allowed LPA entry to the facility. Shortly after Licensee Ernestine Blanchard met with LPA Calderon. LPA disclosed purpose of the visit to both representatives. Upon arrival LPA observed (3) children present, (1) children whom was infants. Facility capacity is in compliance for a Large Family Child Care Home. Hours of operation are Mon to Fri 6:00 AM - 6:00PM. Upon entrance LPA provided the family child care entrance checklist. This is a two-story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room with a barricaded fireplace, small den next to kitchen (day care room), garage (additional day care room), adult recreation room, jacuzzi room, front yard and backyard (fenced). On limit: downstairs bathroom located near the stairs by the small den room. Off limits to children and parents include: all upstairs which includes the bedrooms and two restrooms, living room, dining room, adult rec. room and jacuzzi room. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. A guided tour was conducted by Licensee. The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection: Garage room is used as a day care room, all required postings are in place in day care room, garage is permitted by the city. LPA reviewed required posted documentation in the garage: Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. (Pg 1/Cont...) Based on Record review: Licensees Mandated Reporter Certification for Licensee expired on 4/15/25. Based on record review Licensee Blanchard has a Red Cross First aid/CPR/ AED instructor Recertfication Assessment. Mandated Reporter Certification for Staff Assistant, due to primary language not available to conduct, staff assistant is waived and Pediatric 1st aid and cpr expires 3/17/2025 and staff assistant #1 Had TB record and missing vaccinations for MMR and TDAP, per Staff Assistant #1 stated gave Licensee TB and needs to provide Tdap record and get shot for Measles, deficiency cited. LPA provided LIC9150 Additional Children in Care due to Licensee was using an incorrect for to notify parents they are a Large FCC. Infant Child #3 in their file has LIC9227 Infant Sleep Plan. Infant Child #3 was observed sleeping, based on record review Child #3 does not have a consistent sleep log indicating 15 min check, per staff assistant #1 stated infant is on their second nap of the day, log was reviewed by LPA Calderon and incomplete missing nap time in the AM and deficiency cited. LPA asked Licensee if they have Liability Insurance, Per Licensee at 2:57pm informed LPA Calderon Liability Insurance in Nov 2025 will be dropped and they can't provide it at the moment due to they need to find the Liability Bond Form, Licensee stated to LPA Calderon needs the information for parents to sign the Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance form. LPA provided LIC282 regarding Affidavit of Liability Insur., deficiency cited. 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 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. (Pg 3) The garage has stored cleaning components and disinfectants stored in the cabinet under the sink, inaccessible to children in care, a baby lock/latch is in place. The home has two staircases, one located in the garage and one located in the den room, baby gates are placed at the bottom of each staircase to provide inaccessibility to the children in care. The home also has an enclosed jacuzzi room next to the small den. LPA observed that the jacuzzi has a cover that can withstand the weight of a human. The cover meets ASTM F1346:91. During visit Per Licensee informed LPA Calderon the jacuzzi is empty and is not being used. LPA Calderon opened the jacuzzi cover and observed an empty jacuzzi. The jacuzzi is inaccessible to children in care with a locked door and a latch at the top of the door. LPA Calderon in the garage observed the fire extinguisher with service tag: 4/3/25. LPA reviewed fire/ disaster drill log posted and last drill conducted on July 2025. During visit due to napping children Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarm was not tested. At 1:00pm Infant Child #3 was sleeping in play yard with no firm mattress and a blanket placed under child, LPA observed no fitted sheets, picture taken, deficiency cited. In addition, child #3 (infant) had one small blankets folded by their head and one burp cloth over their belly area and 1 wedge under the back Infant Child #3 propping child and there were various toys in the play yard with infant; block toy observed, a turquoise rattle with holes toy observed , baby wipes package, and a teddy bear stuff, deficiency cited. In addition infant play yard was observed to be placed under (2) hanging mobiles. pictures taken, deficiency cited. No child on medication Per Licensee. LPA observed a screened barricade on the fireplace located in the living room. Home has central ventilation for air conditioning and heating. Licensee informed LPA provides food for the children. LPA observed the knives in the off limit dining room area on a high shelf and additional knives placed up high in kitchen cabinet. LPA Calderon found two Raid Poison Bottles at 2:29pm and 2:31pm, Red Raid Bottle #1 for Ants and Roaches found in garage on top of the children personal belonging cabinet and a Blue Raid Bottle for Fly's found on the kitchen cabinet, deficiency cited. LPA observed outdoor area, during visit Licensee removed poisons in the storage located in the side yard, the door has no key, Per Licensee will get a key for storage door. The children outside yard has a fence around the yard. At 2:50pm (3) additional children (school age) were dropped off to the facility, making census (6). The facility was observed to have children toys, material and equipment inside and outside of the home. Per Licensee, no home has no firearms and weapons. (Pg 3) 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 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 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, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Based on today\342\200\231s visit, Per California Code of Regulations Title 22, deficiencies provided on LIC 809-D page(s). LPA Ashley Calderon informed licensee Ernestine Blanchard that this report dated on 9/29/25 document(s) has 2 Type A citation(s). LPA Calderon informed the licensee Ernestine Blanchard to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 9/29/25 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days and Appeal Rights was provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Ernestine Blanchard. (Pg 4)