Routine inspection·October 17, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shandra Powell conducted an unannounced annual inspection on 10/17/2025. LPA was greeted by licensee. LPA introduced self and explained the nature of the Random Inspection visit. A copy of the Entrance Checklist for Child Care homes form (LIC126) was provided to the licensee upon entry. Licensee stated the facility is operating 7 days a week and 24 hours a day. The licensee stated that she has 22 children enrolled however there is never 14 children in care at the same time of which one is a infant. LPA observed assistant caring for children in care in the adjoining dens main child care areas. This is a two story home 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Per Licensee one other adult reside in the Family Child Care Home. All Adults present, residing and working in the home are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. Licensee, guided analyst on a tour of the facility inside and outside of the home. LPA observed Facility License, Notification of Parents Rights (PUB 394) and Earthquake Preparedness (LIC9148) posted on parent board in childcare room. LPA reviewed the Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610A), Facility Roster (LIC 9040) and Fire Drill Log (last Fire Drill conducted in August 2025) during inspection. Licensee stated the isolation area for ill children is located in the Bedroom #1. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service (Land line), heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. The home is a two story home with 7 bedrooms (off limits) 2 bedrooms downstairs are made inaccessible by locked bedroom doors. 3 bathrooms off limits made inaccessible by closed doors. Living and Dining Room and Kitchen (off limits) Front yard (off limits) Back yard (on limits.) Day care is provided in the family room and den of the home. Children in care use the bathroom located in day care room. The children eat, nap(cots) and one play yard were observed in the day care room areas. LPA observed a child gate to entrance of the kitchen to make the kitchen inaccessible during child care hours. LPA reminded licensee when children bring food or drink items into the home during childcare hours they must be labeled and properly stored. All cleaning detergents and poisons are inaccessible to children and locked. The kitchen and bathroom were inspected for proper storage of detergents, cleaning compounds, medication, and sharp pointed objects. LPA did not observe any unsafe items in bathroom all were safe for children.. Home utilizes central heat and ceiling fans for a cooling and heating source. According to the Licensee, there are no weapons or firearms at the home; None were observed by LPA. LPA observed a small 5 gallon fishtank in childcare area with one gold fish. LPA observed a fire extinguisher which is at least a 2A:10BC, Licensee will email a copy of the receipt to LPA showing receipt purchase within a year. LPA reminded licensee that the fire extinguisher must be serviced yearly and or a new fire extinguisher must be bought. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detector was inspected and tested. During inspection LPA observed a full complete First Aid Kit in the home. Current CPR/First Aid certification was available for review for licensee and assistant(Calderon). Licensee CPR expires 07/15/2026. LPA observed a updated Mandated Reporter Training Certificate for licensee dated 03/14/2026.. LPA observed many toys and playthings which appeared to be safe for children in care and age-appropriate for the children. Licensee agrees that no baby-walkers, bouncers, jumpers, exersaucers and similar items will be used for children in care and are kept inaccessible; None were observed by LPA. Per licensee the outside play for the children is conducted in the back yard of the home. The backyard is completely fenced. Per Licensee, supervision of the children is always provided by Licensee and Assistant(s) during outside play time. LPA observed back yard being rearrange for a annual Halloween Party during inspection. Licensee stated the backyard is off limits until November 10th 2025. No pools, spas, hot tubs, fish ponds, or similar bodies of waters observed during the inspection. LPA reviewed 3 children's files during today's inspection and observed the following Children's Records: Immunization Records, LIC 700 (Identification and Emergency Information), LIC 627 (Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment), LIC 995A (Notification of Parents' Rights). The following was thoroughly discussed with Licensee: License was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) : Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 Center and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. LPA thoroughly discussed Safe Sleep Practices : always place infants on their backs for sleeping; use only a tight-fitting sheet on the crib or play yard mattress; do not hang any items from the crib or above the crib; keep all items, including blankets, out of the crib or play yard; pacifiers may be used as long as they do not have items attached to them; infants should not be swaddled or have any items covering them while sleeping; the temperature of the room should be comfortable enough for an adult to wear a t-shirt and not be too hot or too cold. During this inspection, LPA observe an updated/current 15min sleep log for infant in care. LPA observed assistant documenting and observing the infant during inspection. The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hot line at 1-800-540-4000. Also call the CCL office within 24 hours of all Unusual Incidents and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B) within 7 business days. Licensee was reminded that all infants must be placed on their backs when sleeping to prevent S.I.D.S. (sudden infant death syndrome) , and that the Provider is required to wash hands after every diaper change and to never shake a baby to prevent the Shaken Baby Syndrome LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates online at: www.ccld.ca.gov . License subscribed to receive Important updates during inspection. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page 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. No Deficiencies or Citations were issued during inspection on today. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your experienced. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding inspection tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.gov/inforesouces/community-care-liceinsing/inspection-process . Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&R) throughout California. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee. Report, Appeal Rights and Notice of Site Visit were given to Licensee. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.