Routine inspection·October 1, 2025

On 10/01/2025 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Cristina Castellanos and Judy Laureano conducted an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection at the above-mentioned facility. LPAs were greeted by staff member 1 (S1). Shortly after LPA Castellanos observed Licensee Angelica Guerrero coming down from the upstairs unit. LPAs disclosed the purpose of the inspection and were granted entry into the home. LPAs toured the home both inside and outside. Present during today’s inspection was Licensee, two staff members and six children in care. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained during today’s inspection. The purpose of this inspection is to ensure that health, safety, and personal rights as required by Title 22 Regulations governing California Child Care Homes will be met by the licensee. The facility is licensed for a Large Family Child Care with a max capacity of 14 children. Currently the facility is available to take children ages 3 months old to 13 years old. The facility hours of operation are 24 hours Monday through Sunday. Licensee is available for overnight and weekend care. Per licensee only her and her adult son/assistant reside in the home. LPAs collected a signed Declaration LIC855 from Licensee Guerrero confirming her residence at the above-mentioned address. The home is a multi-family residence consisting of two units. Licensee’s home is located on the first floor consisting of 2 bedrooms,a daycare room located at the back of the home, 2 bathrooms, a living/dining room, a kitchen, a laundry nook Continue and a backyard. Families will enter through the main entrance door which will lead them directly into the living room. Licensee confirmed childcare is conducted primarily in the back daycare room and bedroom no. 1. Per licensee the daycare room is used for napping and eating. Moreover, LPAs observed the open-face heater in the hallway to not be barricaded/screened, TYPE B citation. Licensee confirmed the following areas as OFF LIMITS: only bedroom no. 2. The living/dining area is used as a walkway to access the daycare room in the back. LPA reminded licensee that any area designated as OFF LIMITS should be made inaccessible during the hours of operation and/or while children are present. LPAs reminded Licensee to report to the Department of any change in household composition including adults moving in or out of the home and anyone living in the home who reaches his or her 18th birthday. LPAs observes bedroom 1 being used for the children in care, per facility sketch bedroom no. 1 is “off-limits”. LPAs reminded Licensee that any change from an area of the family child care home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care must be reported to the department. Licensee failed to report the use of bedroom 1 for childcare purposes in a timely manner before initiating change, TYPE B citation. There are no firearms and ammunition on the premises. No bodies of water were observed on the premises. Hazardous materials are kept out of the reach of children; Detergents and cleaning compounds. Licensee confirmed the home is not available to take in a child that might need Incidental Medical Services. Currently there are no children that require medication. Licensee confirmed the home does provide meals and snacks. Per Licensee the facility currently does not work with a Resources & Referral Food Program. LPAs discussed the importance of maintaining a system where allergies and food restrictions are noted. LPAs observed licensee test both the carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm in the home. LPAs observed a working fire extinguisher in the daycare room. LPA reminded licensee to maintain proof of an annual service for the fire extinguisher. Page 2 Adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort were observed in the space. Safe toys and play equipment were observed. The home has a working telephone service. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times by staff and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. The home does offer pick-up and drop-off services to the families in care. LPAs reviewed 3 personnel files and observed files to be complete. Licensee was reminded that all who provide care and supervision must complete the correct Mandated Reporter Training - California Child Care Providers Training. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was last completed on 05/31/2024 and her Pediatric CPR/Pediatric First Aid was taken on 05/25/2024. LPA reminded licensee the importance of making sure all vendors providing Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid need to be EMSA approved. LPAs then reviewed 6 children’s files and observed all files to be complete. Family Child Care Home 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. LPAs 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 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. Page 3 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 . Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, there were two (2) deficiencies cited at this time for violation of Title 22 regulation; (see LIC809-D). An exit interview was conducted, and Plans of Correction were reviewed and developed with Licensee Angelica Guerrero. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with Licensee. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Page 4