Routine inspection·April 29, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tatiana Bickham conducted an unannounced annual required inspection at the above facility on 04/29/2026 at 11:10 AM. Upon arrival, LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and met with Veronica Gallegos Licensee, who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Also present was Licensee’s resident. Per Licensee there are three others adults residing in the home who are renting rooms from the Licensee. There were no day-care children present during today’s inspection. Per Licensee, there are currently (nine) 9 children enrolled. Facility capacity is in compliance for a large Family Child Care Home. Hours of operation are Mon-Sat 6:00 AM - 11:59PM. LPA toured the home inside and outside. This is a one-story home which consists of 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms with kitchen, dining room, living room, den(day-care room), detached garage (different address, rented to tenants), detached storage room, accessory dwelling unit (different address, rented to tenants) front yard and backyard (fenced). Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: 4 bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom (in the day-care room) front yard, detached garage, ADU and 1 detached storage room in the backyard. Per Licensee, areas that are accessible to children include: Master bedroom and ensuite bathroom, living room, den, bathrooms #1, dining room, and backyard. The bathroom that children use is the first bathroom located in the hallway adjacent to the living room and was observed to be clean and free of hazards. Page 1. Food is provided by Licensee. Licensee was reminded if children bring food from home, it must be labeled with the child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. Individuals residing in the home have been discussed and noted. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption. LPA observed during file review one the licensee’s residents does not have a current fingerprint clearance. The resident had a previous fingerprint clearance, and the Licensee requested another clearance, the clearance is currently pending. LPA informed the Licensee to call Guardian to inquire why the clearance is still pending or to have the resident get fingerprinted again. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. The following were observed and reviewed during this inspection. LPA reviewed required posted documentation for Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. Facility records were reviewed for LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan and Disaster drill log, last drill conducted on November 2026, Licensee did not have any documentation for the drill. LPA informed the Licensee all drills must be documented. Smoke and carbon monoxide were tested and are operable. LPA informed the Licensee safety locks needs to be placed on the stove knobs or there needs to be a gate at both entrances of the kitchen making it inaccessible. Fire extinguisher indicated fully charged and was purchased within the year. The home maintains telephone service via cell phone. The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys and other age-appropriate materials available for children. Fireplace is Licensee’s bedroom is screened to prevent access by children, fireplace located in the living room is not screened. LPA reminded Licensee that the fireplace must always be screened. LPA observed that detergents, cleaning compounds and medication are inaccessible to children. Licensee states that there are no poisons stored in the home and understands that all poisons must be locked, not only inaccessible to children. The isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the master bedroom or living room, away from the other children. Per Licensee there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. Page 2. Infant Care : Per Licensee, there are currently no infants enrolled. Overnight Care : Per Licensee, no overnight care is provided. Currently, children are using the back yard for outdoor play. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with. LPA did not observe any objects that could be hazardous to children in care. There are no pools or spas, or other bodies of water. Children’s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunizations Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights, LIC 9227- Infant sleep form (0-12 months, and documentation of 15-minute Infant Sleep Check (0-24 months) Staff records were reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, LIC-501: Personnel Record, LIC 508-Criminal Record Statement, LIC 9052- Employee Rights, Proof of immunizations against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse and current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. LPA observed a TB clearance for 2 out of the 3 adults residing in the home. — Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires: 02/2027 — Mandated Reporter AB1207 expires: 06/2027 Incidental Medical Services (IMS) : Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 Page 3. (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Center and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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 [applicant, licensee, or facility representative] of the importance of checking for and removing 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 [or facility representative] was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. The licensee was advised the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days. If a serious violation is cited, (Type A violation), a copy of the licensing report (LIC809 or LIC9099) must also be posted for 30 days. If these requirements are not met, civil penalties in the amount of $100 per violation will be assessed. The Licensee was made aware they may file an appeal, in writing 15 business days from the date of receiving the penalty assessment. 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. Page 4. Based on the LPA’s observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Veronica Gallegos. Appeal rights were provided. 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 . Page 5.