Routine inspection·September 16, 2025

**********This Inspection was conducted in Spanish*********** On September 16, 2025, at 09:40 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) J. Duran and A. Carter conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with Licensee Teresita Ramirez. LPAs disclosed the purpose of the inspection and granted entry into the facility. Licensee was provided with a LIC-126 Facility Entrance Checklist. All adults associated to the home were found to have criminal record clearance. There are currently 13 children enrolled. At time of the inspection there were 4 children and one assistant present. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This is a single-story home which consists of (2) bedrooms, (2) bathrooms, kitchen, living room, family room, den, detached garage and backyard for playing. Areas used by the children includes: family room, den (main care ) and hallway bathroom. The kitchen is used for passing to backyard where children have access. LPAs observed safety gates and pocket doors to prevent children accessing off limit areas. Per Licensee, areas off-limits include (2) bedrooms, (1) bathroom, and garage. The Parent Board had the following documents posted: \302\267 License \302\267 Parent's Rights \302\267 Earthquake Preparedness LPAs observed and reviewed the LIC 9040- Facility Roster and LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan. The Disaster Drill log was current with the last drill conducted on July 07, 2025. Life saving devices such as Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detectors, and Fire Extinguishers were observed and tested at time of inspection. The 2A10 BC Fire extinguisher was fully charged with tag dated 10/02/25. ...................................................................Report Continues 1 of 4 Pages.................................................. Page 2 of 4 All areas identified on the facility sketch as accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for the safety and comfort of the children. Napping equipment does not block entrances or exits. A variety of age-appropriate toys and learning materials were available for children in care, free of loose and sharp parts. There is a screened wall heater and screened fireplace with a locked cover in the living room, making it inaccessible to children in care. The hallway bathroom is utilized by the children. LPAs did not observe any hazards in the bathroom. Detergents, and medications are stored in an off-limits area of the home, and cleaning compounds are stored in a cabinet under the kitchen sink, latched an inaccessible to children in care. The Licensee states that there are no poisons in the home and understands poisons must be locked. The isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is the couch in the living room, supervised away from the other children in care. Per licensee, food is provided to children in care. LPAs reminded licensee that any food brought from the children\342\200\231s homes shall be labeled with child\342\200\231s name and properly stored or refrigerated. Currently there are no children enrolled needing medication administered, or children with allergies. At 10:20 AM, LPAs observed (1) infant playing inside a play yard. Per licensee, the children will have access to the backyard for outside play. LPAs observed age appropriate toys available for the children such as basketball court and a plastic playhouse with slide, 2 foot pedal cars and tricycles. Per licensee, children are supervised while playing outside. LPAs observed perimeter fencing through-out the property. Play area is free of loose and sharp articles or objects and all trees, shrubs, and plants are maintained. LPAs did not observe any pools and/or bodies of water on the premises. LPAs observed (1) dog behind a gate in the backyard away from children. Infant Care: Currently licensee has 1 infant under 12 months and 1 unfant under 24 months enrolled. Licensee was advised Infants shall not be swaddled in care, car seats shall only be used for transportation purposes and shall not be used for sleeping. LPAs discussed the Safe sleep regulation, including LIC 9227 Infant Sleep Plan for infants under 12 months, 15-minute sleep check documentation for infants 0 -24 months. Page 3 of 4 Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization's Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights, and documentation of 15-minute Infant Sleep Check (0-24 months). All required licensing forms are on file. Staff records were reviewed: Licensee's Pediatric First Aid / CPR is valid until: 09/28/26, had proof of required immunizations and proof of TB clearance. Licensee's Mandated Reporter training was completed in 07/28/24, valid for 2 years. Per Licensee, there is 1 dog in the home, there are no weapons and/or firearms in the home, there are no smokers in the home, and there are no bodies of water on/or around the premises. During the inspection, children present was observed to be treated with dignity and respect, observed to be receiving safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment, and free from corporal and/or unusual punishment. The following were discussed: \302\267 Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours. NO smoking, NO infant walkers, NO Johnny jumpers, NO saucer chairs, NO incline sleepers and any other item that falls into that category are permitted in the facility. \302\267 Effective January 1, 2010, licensees of family child care homes are required to ensure that at least one staff member with current training in Pediatric CPR / First Aid is on site at all times when children are present. \302\267 The fire extinguisher type 2A10BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be checked, and batteries replaced as needed. \302\267 Reporting Requirements: Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your home. Any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing. 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. 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 Teresita Ramirez, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Teresita Ramirez. Appeal Rights Given Report End- Page 4