Routine inspection·August 6, 2025

On 8/6/25 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Tyler Reyes conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection at the above facility. LPA met with Facility Representative Shanell, Kelly and provided an Entrance Checklist-Family Child Care Homes LIC 126. LPA conducted a tour of the facility led facility representative Kelly. LPA observed (5) children in care. Per facility representative the hours of operation are Monday-Sunday 6AM-6PM. Licensee also provides overnight care Monday - Sunday 6pm-6:00am. Care provided during the day and overnight combined shall not exceed 24 hours from the time the child entered into care. The facility is licensed to care for MAX. CAP (WHEN THERE IS AN ASSISTANT PRESENT): 12 - NO MORE THAN 4 INFANTS. CAP 14 - NO MORE THAN 3 INFANTS. 1 CHILD IN KINDERGARTEN OR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND 1 CHILD AT LEAST AGE 6. LPA discussed and provided copies of Capacity Regulations for Family Child Care Home License, Personnel Report LIC 500, and Child Care Facility Roster LIC 9040. LPA spoke with the licensee via telephone. Licensee stated they were on the way to a medical appointment. LPA informed that attending a medical appointment is acceptable and to ensure temporary absences do not exceed 20 percent of operating hours and a cleared/associated adult is present to provide care and supervision. During the inspection, the following individuals were present in the home: Facility Representative Kelly and Adult 1. Per Licensee via telephone A1 has been residing in the home for (5) years. LPA informed based on a check of the Department of Social Services Guardian Background Check System indicates A1 clearance Determination is in process which poses a health and safety risk. LPA informed that any individual that has direct contact with the children or resides at the facility is required to have a criminal record clearance or exemption. Facility Sketch: The facility is a single-story structure that consists of a Front yard, living room, dining room, day care room, kitchen, (3) bedrooms, (2) restrooms, laundry area, detected garage, and backyard. Page 1 of 5 On-Limits: Front yard, living room, dining room, day care room, (1) restroom, and kitchen. Off-Limit: (3) bedrooms, (1) restroom, detached garage, and backyard. Facility Postings: LPA observed the required postings in the living room: Facility License, PUB 394 Notification of Parents’ Rights, and LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness, LIC 610A Emergency Disaster Plan, and Verification of Disaster and Fire Drills. Emergency Disaster Drill: Fire Drill 7/1/25 Infants: LPA observed (1) infant in care. LPA discussed infant safe sleep with facility repersentative. Facility should supervise infants while they are sleeping adhering to physical checks every (15-minute) and ensuring infants are sleeping on their back. Documentation of these checks shall be maintained in the infant’s file and made available for Department review. Documentation shall include the date, infant’s name, and the time of each (15-minute) check. The infant’s authorized representative and emergency contact shall be notified if any signs of distress or labored breathing are observed. An individual Sleep Plan LIC 9227 shall be completed for each infant up to12 months of age. LPA provided the Licensee with copies of the Infant Safe Sleep information from the Family Child Care Home Licensing Requirements handbook. LPA observed a 15-min sleep log. Items not permitted: LPA provided the Licensee with a picture listing some of the items not permitted in a family childcare home, which include a bouncer, a jumper, and a walker. These items are not allowed to be on the premises of the facility. Meals: Per facility representative Kelly children will have meals in living room. Facility Representative Kelly was advised to ensure all food brought from home is properly labeled and stored. Per facility representative no children have reported food allergies. Page 2 of 5 Medication: Per facility representative the facility will provide incidental medical services. If required, medication will be inaccessible to children by centrally storing and locking. Medications will be administered in accordance with PIN 22-02-CCP, which outlines requirements for proper storage, documentation, and staff training. The following on-limit areas that will be used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. Heating and cooling are provided by central air-conditioning. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and learning materials. Telephone service is provided via cell phone. LPA observed a fire extinguisher in the kitchen which pressure gauge indicated that the extinguisher needs to be recharged and with a purchase receipt of 5/17/23 which poses a potential health and safety risk. Family Child Care Homes are required to maintain a new or serviced fully charged fire extinguisher which is at least a 2A:10BC annually. (1) technical violation (TV) was issued for the missing outlet covers on electrical outlets. LPA observed an operable smoke and carbon monoxide detector in daycare room. LPA observed a knife in the kitchen holder on the countertype. LPA reminded the facility representative to ensure all knives and cleaning products are stored in a manner that is both inaccessible and age-appropriate for the children enrolled. Per facility representative Kelly there are no firearms on the premises. If firearms are present, LPA verified per Title 22 regulations that they are locked, with ammunition stored separately. . Poisons/Cleaning Products: Poisons and cleaning products are kept key locked in off-limit laundry area cabinet. No personal hygiene products were observed in on-limit restroom. Outdoor: Children may use the front yard for outdoor play. The front yard is enclosed. Per facility representative children will be supervised during outdoor play. Per facility representative no pets. No animal feces were observed. LPA observed an empty inflatable pool deflated in off-limit backyard. LPA discussed and provided copies of information for bodies of water from California-DSS-Manual-CCL. LPA discussed and reminded the Licensee of the requirement to always maintain visual supervision of children, as outlined in Title 22 Regulations. LPA discussed and provided copies of PIN 25-06 Extreme Heat Prevention. Files: LPA was unable to review staff and children’s files per licensee and facility representative. Files are key locked in a cabinet which pose a potential risk. LPA reminded the licensee the files must be readily available and that the facility representative should have access to produce them upon request. Page 3 of 5 LPA conducted an interview with facility representative regarding the following topics: infant safe sleep practices, the facility’s plan to support children’s learning and development, procedures for keeping parents informed, strategies for managing challenging behaviors, and protocols for managing food allergies. LPA discussed reporting requirement and the staff’s responsibilities as a mandated reporter, including the obligation to report to Community Care Licensing and emergency personnel when necessary. 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 . Facility representative 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 facility representative 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 facility representative 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/ . Page 4 of 5 Facility representative 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 Facility Representative Kelly 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 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted and Appeal Rights provided with Facility Representative Kelly. Please see attached LIC 809-D for citations. (4) Type B's were issued and (1) Technical Violation.