Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 01/26/2023 at 1:55 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susann Sanchez, Unannounced Required \342\200\223 1 Year inspection to the above facility. Upon arrival, LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and met with Licensee, Lorna Todd, who granted entry to facility. LPA toured facility both indoors and outdoors. Adults in the home were discussed and all have criminal record clearance. Also present was Licensee assistant. There were 10 children present during today's inspection. Per Licensee, the facility\342\200\231s hours of operation are 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday. Emergency Disaster Plan, License, and Parents\342\200\231 Rights were posted at the time of inspection. Disaster drill log was also available during today\342\200\231s inspection, last disaster drill conducted on 10/08/2025.
This is a single-story home which consists of four bedrooms and two bathrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Family Room, and detached garage. There is a fireplace in the home that is located in an off limits area. Areas used by the children include the Family Room (located to the rear of the home) and Bathroom 1 (located across from Family Room) and backyard. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include
entire front of the home, which includes: all four bedrooms, one bathroom, Kitchen, Dining room and Living Room, Garage. LPA observed that there is a baby gate separating areas used by children and off-limits area making areas off limits.
At 11:10 AM, 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 of the children. LPA observed Main Care Area - Family Room to have child size tables and chairs all well maintained, cubbies for children's
belongings, shelves filled with various plastic blocks, animals, play people, and other age appropriate toys free of hazards at time of inspection. LPA observed library area with books, circle time area, and learning posters posted through out. There is a working telephone maintained in the home. At 11:13 PM, LPA observed Bathroom to have operable toilet and sink, general sanitation, and adequate hand washing and toileting supplies at time of inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which can pose a danger to children are inaccessible. The Licensee states that there are no poisons in the home. The Licensee does understand that poison must be locked with a key or combination lock. Per Licensee, they provide food for children in care and use Main Care - Family Room for eating. LPA observed age appropriate tables and chairs available for children to use for eating.
Per Licensee, the children will have access to backyard area for outdoor play. LPA observed backyard is accessible through back door in Main Care - Family Room. At 11:00am, LPA inspected backyard. LPA observed backyard has grass and concrete area with adequate perimeter fencing through-out the yard. LPA observed small play structure with cushioning material below to absorb fall all well maintained. LPA observed bicycles, sandbox, basketball court, and other age appropriate toys free of loose and sharp parts available for the children in the backyard at time of inspection. LPA observed trees, shrubs, and plants are maintained.
At 11:13 AM, LPA observed the valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged with proof of purchase receipt for 09/18/2025. LPA tested smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and observed to be operable at time of inspection. Per Licensee, First Aid kit is kept in Main Care - Family Room. Per Licensee, there are no pets and LPA did not observe any pets at time of inspection
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Per Licensee, there are no weapons, firearms in the home and there are no bodies of water around the premises. LPA observation did not see any bodies of water around the premises or firearms/weapons at time of inspection.
Staff records were reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification (expires 05/2027), LIC 508-Criminal Record Statement, LIC 9052- Employee Rights, Proof of immunization against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse and current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate (expires 01/22/26)
Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights.
Currently Licensee doesn't care for any infant. 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.
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.
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/
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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 L. Todd, 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 L. Todd.