Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 10/17/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Ali conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. The LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry by the assistant. The Licensee guided the LPA on a tour of the home. Upon entry to the facility, the LPA observe three children, licensee, and one assistant. This is a large capacity licensed home. Licensee's facility child roster is current and maintained up to date. There are no IMS children. The operational childcare hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 8:30pm.
Staffing Ration and Capacity:
This is a one-story family home with a 3-bedrooms and 2-bathrooms home with a kitchen, dining room, living room, family room, front yard, backyard and garage. This daycare areas has living room, dining room, family room, kitchen, napping bedroom (1), a bathroom, and backyard .The off-limits areas are in the main house only: two bedrooms, one-bathroom (master bedroom), front yard, both sides of house, and garage. There are no bodies of water, no smoking and no weapons on the premises. LPA observed security cameras outside the home and inside the family room (main daycare area) only.
Physical Plant:
The daycare home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. Licensee does provide food for the children (breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, and dinner). Licensee is part of the Angels food program. Licensee states that the Angel food program rep came to the home 9/12/25 for audit and there were no concerns. The daycare provides all their meals and snacks. LPA observed plenty of food and snacks in the refrigerator and pantry. Licensee states she purchases food weekly for all children. There are no window cords in the daycare home. LPA observed plenty of age-appropriate toys and equipment on the premises. At entry way there are several cubbies for each of the children\342\200\231s belongings. The living room has a changing table, 1 crib, play yard, small table, couch (blocks the fireplace), 4 mats, and 2 cots. The family room (safety gated at the kitchen) has several toys, play kitchen, small basketball hoop, two toddler couches, playhouse, library area, table (seats 8), small table (seats 4), and TV (mounted to the wall). The dining room has a table that seats two and one play pen. Licensee has one small dog that is current on all vaccinations. Dog does interact with the children. Licensee stated she supervises (100%) the children with the dog.
Napping:
Children are provided napping when needed. Licensee provides napping materials, cots/mats and blankets. LPA observed bedroom #1 is the napping room. LPA observed 1 twin bed, 2 toddler beds, closet (all blankets are stored), and 5 cots stored. Licensee states napping materials are washed weekly or more as needed.
Transportation:
The licensee does provide transportation. Licensee states she does school pickups and drop offs. LPA verified a valid licensee driver\342\200\231s license, car registration, and car insurance.
Kitchen:
Knives were observed locked up (safety lock) in the first top cabinet to the right of the sink, inaccessible to children. LPA observed medication in top second cabinet (safety latch) inaccessible to children. Cleaning supplies and chemicals are kept in the inaccessible in the garage (locked door). Licensee states there is one children with food allergy and on no medication at this time. LPA observed trash cans with lids. LPA observed filtered water system.
Fire Extinguisher:
The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green and in located on the next stove. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were found to be in compliance per Fire Marshall Standards. Licensee states the fire marshall came about five years ago. Fire and Disaster drills are conducted at least every six-months, last drills were recorded in 9/3/25 at 10:49am for Earthquake/Disaster and Fire Drill. The First Aid kit included a temperature thermometer, tweezer, scissors, gauzes, and cleansing pads/solution was observed to be complete and inaccessible to children kept in family room on top shelf.
Bathroom:
The daycare bathroom is the first door to the left in hallway. It has 1 sink, 1 toilet, and 1 shower. LPA observed one potty training toilet. Bathroom is clean and in good repair.
Outdoor Space Activity:
The outdoor area is the backyard. The sides of house and front yard of house are off-limits. LPA observed an all-concrete backyard fully fenced with two playhouses, a play kitchen, three water tables, two basketball hoops, 11 tricycles, and 1 small table (seats 4), a sink, and plenty more toys. The outdoor space is free of broken toys/furniture & equipment, and other sharp items.
Records/Documentation:
LPA reviewed with facility representative the LIC 126, records to be maintained at the facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and parent board. Licensee was able to provide a valid Pediatric CPR/First Aid training valid until 8/8/26. Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter Training Certificate expires 8/15/26. Licensee and assistant (2) file is complete. Children\342\200\231s records files (3) are complete. Licensee had all the required posted documents: Facility License (LIC 203A, Notice of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148).
Criminal Record Clearance - Family Child Care Homes
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.
Safe Sleep - Family Child Care Homes
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.
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/
.
MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Family Child Care Homes
Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
Megan\342\200\231s Law - Family Child Care Homes
During the exit interview, the Licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
No deficiencies cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Maria Cazun.