Routine inspection·August 21, 2025

On 8/21/25 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Tyler Reyes conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection at the above facility. LPA met with Licensee Childs, Wolita and provided an Entrance Checklist-Family Child Care homes LIC 126. LPA conducted a tour of the facility led by Licensee Wolita. LPA observed (3) children in care. Per Licensee hours of operation are 6AM-6PM Monday- Friday. The facility is licensed to care for MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 12 CHILDREN, INCLUDING LICENSEE'S CHILDREN UNDER 10 YEARS OF AGE WHO RESIDE IN THE HOME, WITH NO MORE THAN 4 INFANTS. I INFANTS MEANS A CHILD UNDER 2 YEARS OLD). 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. During the inspection, the following individuals were present in the home: Licensee and Staff 1 (S1). All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption. LPA informed that any individual that has direct contact with the children and resides in the home is required to have a criminal record clearance or exemption. Facility Sketch: The facility is a one-story home consists of a Front yard, (3) bedrooms, (2) restrooms, daycare room, kitchen, laundry area, enclosed backyard, and detached garage. On-Limits: Front yard, daycare room, (1) restroom, and an area of backyard. Off-Limit: (3) bedrooms, kitchen, laundry area, and an area of backyard. Facility Postings: LPA observed required postings in daycare room: Facility Licensee, PUB 394 Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights, and LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness, and LIC 610A Emergency Disaster Plan. LPA discussed the documents to be posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area at facility. LPA informed Licensee to ensure that Department telephone number is visible on PUB 394 Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights. Page 1 of 5 Emergency Disaster Drill: Based on record and interview with Licensee last Emergency Disaster Drill was a Fire Drill conducted on October 16, 2024.LPA discussed that the licensee shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months and must document each drill, including the date and time it was conducted. Documentation of fire and disaster drills must be kept ready for review. Pediatric CPR/First Aid in Pediatrics Certification: Based on record review and interview with Licensee Wolita's and S1's CPR/First Aid was completed 12/10/2022 from American Red Cross. The missing of a current Pediatric CPR/First Aid poses a potential health and safety risk. Mandated Training Certificate: Licensee and S1 Completed AB1207 3/13/2025 Transportation: Per Licensee transportation is provided. A valid California Driver License of the licensee was observed with an expiration date of 11/2/2025. California Driver License expires this year and Licensee stated plans to renew prior to expiration. Infants: LPA observed (1) infant in care napping. LPA discussed infant safe sleep with Licensee. Cribs or play yards shall be free from all loose articles and objects.Facility should supervise infants while they are sleeping adhering to physical checks every (15-minute) and ensuring infants are sleeping on their back. Based on record review and interview with Licensee has not been using a 15-min sleep log to document C1\342\200\231s sleep. Documentation of these checks shall be maintained in the infant\342\200\231s file and made available for Department review. Documentation shall include the date, infant\342\200\231s name, and the time of each (15-minute) check. The infant\342\200\231s 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 Infant Safe for Family Child Care Homes from California -DSS-Manual -CCL. Page 2 of 5 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 Licensee children will have meals in daycare room. Licensee was advised to ensure all food brought from home is properly labeled and stored. Based on record C2 has an allergy to eggs. Per Licensee food alternatives are provided. Medication: Per Licensee 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 ceiling fans. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and learning materials. Telephone service is provided via cell phone. LPA observed a fire extinguisher in the kitchen with no proof of service or purchase 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. LPA observed a fireplace in the daycare room screened. LPA observed a wall heater that was partially protected by a small screen. The protective barrier was not age-appropriate for children in care which poses a potential health risk. LPA observed an operable smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the kitchen. LPA observed electrical outlet covers on the outlets. LPA observed knives on the top kitchen counter. LPA reminded Licensee to ensure all knives are stored in manner that both inaccessible and age-appropriate for children in care. Per Licensee 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: Based on observation LPA observed personal hygiene products stored in the unlocked medicine cabinet of the restroom accessible to children. A step stool at the stink granting children access to the cabinet was present. Additional personal hygiene products were also stored in the shower. LPA observed various cleaning products Clorox and insect killer stored in unsecured cabinet in the laundry area. LPA observed sunscreen sprays and a lighter accessible children. These items pose a potential health and safety risk to children in care. Outdoor: Children may use the front yard and backyard for outdoor play. Per Licensee children will be supervised during outdoor play. Per Licensee they have no animals. No animal feces were observed. LPA discussed and provided copies of PIN 25-06 Extreme Heat Prevention. No pool, spas or other bodies of water. Page 3 of 5 . Staff Files: LPA reviewed Licensee and S1 file for the following documentation: LIC 9052 Employee Rights, Immunization Record, and LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirements to Report Child Abuse, Licensee and S1 had required documentation. Children Files: LPA reviewed C1-C3 file for the following documentation: LIC 282 Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, LIC 700 Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627 Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, and LIC 995A Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights. (1) of (3) children had required documentation. C1 was missing proof of immunization and C3 was missing proof of Authorized Representative Signature on form LIC 627 Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment which poses a potential health risk. LPA discussed reporting requirements and the staff\342\200\231s 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 . 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. Page 4 of 5 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 CHILDS, WOLITA, 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 Licensee CHILDS, WOLITA. Please see attached LIC 809-D for citations.