Routine inspection (3-year)·September 30, 2025

On 09/30/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cristina Castellanos conducted an unannounced 3-Year Required Inspection at the above-mentioned facility. LPA was greeted by Licensee Gladys Pulido. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the home. LPA toured the home both inside and outside. Present during today\342\200\231s inspection was Licensees Gladys Pulido & Irmenda Gallardo, and 10 children in care. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained during today\342\200\231s 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 licensees. The facility is licensed for a Large Family Child Care with a max capacity of 14 children. The facility hours of operation are 07:30am to 06:00pm Monday through Friday. Licenses are available for weekend care if needed. Per licensee the only individuals currently residing in the home are the licensees Pulido & Gallardo, and Licensee Pulido\342\200\231s spouse. The home is a single-family two-story home consisting of 3 bedrooms (upstairs), 2 bathrooms (one on each floor), a living room, a laundry area, an attached garage, 2 balconies (back and front of the home), a patio 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 living room for the older kids and the designated nap room upstairs for the infants. Per licensee the designated bedroom (#2) is used for napping and the living room for eating. Continue Licensee confirmed the following areas as OFF LIMITS: bedroom 1 and corresponding balcony, bedroom 3 and the attached garage. LPA reminded licensees that any area designated as OFF LIMITS should be made inaccessible during the hours of operation and/or while children are present. There are no firearm 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 are kept primarily in the laundry area above the washer and dryer inside a locked cabinet. Licensee confirmed the home is 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. LPA discussed the importance of maintaining a system where allergies and food restrictions are noted. LPA observed licensee test the 10-year smoke and carbon monoxide alarm in the home. LPA observed a working fire extinguisher between the kitchen and laundry area. LPA reminded licensee to maintain proof of an annual service for the fire extinguisher. 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 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 not offer pick-up and drop-off services to the families in care. LPA reviewed the Licensees personnel files and observed files to be incomplete. Licensees\342\200\231 Mandated Reporter Training was last completed on 07/31/2022. Additionally, the Licensees\342\200\231 Pediatric CPR/Pediatric First Aid was last taken on 08/26/2023 & 04/22/2023. LPA reminded licensees the importance of making sure all vendors providing Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid need to be EMSA approved. LPA then reviewed 6 children\342\200\231s files and observed all files to be complete. LPA provided licensees with a current copy of the LIC126 to use as a reference when auditing files. Page 2 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. 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/ . 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 was two(2) deficiencies cited at this time for violation of Title 22 regulation; (see LIC809-D). Additionally, Technical Assistance were given. An exit interview was conducted, and Plans of Correction were reviewed and developed with Licensee Gladys Pulido. 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 3