Routine inspection·May 7, 2026

On 5/7/2026 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Monica Ruiz and Caroline Nguyen conducted an unannounced annual random inspection of the facility noted above. LPAs were greeted by Licensee, Virginia Aguilar. LPA presented identification, disclosed the purpose of the inspection to Licensee and provided LIC126- Entrance Checklist. Licensee states that there are 10 children enrolled, and there was 1 child present during this inspection. Per Licensee, 9 children are not present because they are school age. All individuals present or living in the home have obtained criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed home. Regulation regarding visitors was discussed. LPAs Ruiz and Nguyen informed Licensee that any changes to the facility’s hours of operation, people providing care to day care children, or changes to the home, must be reported to Licensing immediately. The children's roster was reviewed and is current. Per Licensee, the facility’s hours of operation are 6:00am-6:00pm, Monday – Friday. Emergency Disaster Plan, License, and Parents’ Rights were observed to be posted on the parent board, which is on the wall, in the kitchen. Disaster drill log was available during today’s inspection. The last emergency drill was conducted on 5/4/2026. Requirements for conducting and documenting emergency drills were discussed. page 1 This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, den, indoor patio, front yard, back yard (fenced), detached garage. Areas accessible to children include living room, dining room, 2 bathrooms (near the kitchen and in the hallway between the bedrooms), kitchen, den, indoor patio, and back yard. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include 3 bedrooms, 1-bathroom, front yard, and detached garage. **Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours** The Applicant does understand that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. Licensee stores all medications on a top shelf in the kitchen, inaccessible to children. All knives are kept inside a kitchen cabinet that also has a child proof latch. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for the safety and comfort of the children. There is a working telephone maintained in the home. Licensee states that there are no poisons stored in the home. Licensee does understand that poison must be locked. The Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Personal Rights of children were observed by LPA at time of inspection. Licensee states that children play outside in the yard daily. LPAs Ruiz and Nguyen toured the yard and observed a tall play structure, swing set, all in good condition, free of loose, sharp, or pointed parts. LPAs observed one large dog in the yard. Trees, grass, shrubs, and plants are maintained. LPA reminded licensee that 100% supervision is required at all times when children are playing outside. Licensee provides food for children in care. Licensee provides breakfast, lunch, am and pm snacks. Licensee states that a sick child can rest on the couch until their parents can pick them up and that they also will use physical distancing to keep sick children isolated. page 2 Per Licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home, and none were observed during this inspection. Licensee states there are no pools or bodies of water on the premises, and none were observed on this day. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and has a service tag dated 8/20/2025. Fire extinguishers are to be serviced or replaced annually. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were not tested due to children napping. LPA observed the green light on the smoke alarm. LPA observed First Aid Kit to be stored in the children’s bathroom and was inventoried for necessary supplies. The following were discussed: 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. 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 first aid and pediatric CPR is on site at all times when children are present . AB 1207 : Beginning on January 1, 2018, this law requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. Website: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/ Senate Bill 792 : this bill, commencing September 1, 2016, prohibits a person from being employed or volunteering at a child care facility or family day care if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles. LPA discussed the influenza waiver during the visit. 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, 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. Licensee states she does not care for infants. 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. At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies cited. During the exit interview, Licensee 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 Licensee, Virgina Aguilar.