Routine inspection·December 4, 2025

On Thursday, December 4, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanna Cha met with Licensee Latoyia White. The purpose of the visit was to conduct an unannounced Annual/Random inspection of the facility. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection to the Licensee. LPA and licensee toured the facility. LPA observed licensee providing care and supervision to one infant and three preschool-aged children at time of inspection. The current days and hours of operation are Mondays-Fridays; 23 hours/day. LPA informed licensee that licensee must stay awake during all hours of operation when children are awake. Physical Plant: This is a one-story family home with a living room, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, laundry room, two restrooms, family room, an in-ground pool, a back yard, and front yard. Main care is provided in room #3 and the family room. The off-limit areas are bedrooms #1, #2, laundry room, (maintained key locked), and one restroom. There is one shed in the back yard utilized for storage, equipment, and materials (maintained locked). Indoor/Children\342\200\231s Area: LPA inspected the indoor/children\342\200\231s area for safety, cleanliness and good repair. Per LPA observation, there is no fireplace in the home. LPA\342\200\231s observed age-appropriate toys and play equipment. LPA observed smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. There is a designated area for the ill children as necessary. Per licensee, there are no weapons/firearms on the premises. Licensee provides children with cots and infants with playpens/pack and play for napping. LPA observed only a tight-fitted sheet in playpen while infant was napping. Bathroom: LPA observed childcare bathroom to be in safe and operating condition. Toilet and faucet are in good operable condition. LPA reminded licensee to keep shampoos, mouthwash, razors, toothpaste, and other hazardous items inaccessible to children. Kitchen: LPA inspected the kitchen for safety, sanitation, and good repair. LPA reminded Licensee, if food is brought from the child\342\200\231s home, the container shall be labeled with the child\342\200\231s name and properly stored or refrigerated. Licensee provides all meals during operational hours. Knives and sharp items stored on top of counter, out of reach of children. Outdoor/Children\342\200\231s Play Area: LPA inspected the outdoor play space for safety, cleanliness, good repair, age-appropriate toys/equipment and shady areas. Per licensee, the children utilize the front yard and back yard for play time. Pools/Bodies of Water: Per LPA observation, there is an in-ground pool located in the back yard. The pool is enclosed by mesh fencing and brick walls. The mesh fencing was 60 inches in height with no gaps or voids wider than four inches. The vertical clearance from the ground to the bottom of the enclosure did not exceed two inches. The mesh fence does not obscure the pool from view. LPA observed two mesh gates. LPA observed the mesh gates to swing away from the pool, self-close, and self-latch with key-lockable device. Licensee shall ensure the key lock and gate remain closed and locked during operational hours. LPA observed an ASTM approved pool alarm turned on and in working order. LPA informed licensee that the fence must be clear of all handholds or footholds that could be utilized as a climbing device. LPA observed a US Coast Guard approved life ring with a minimum exterior diameter of 17 inches. LPA observed a rescue pole with a body hook with a minimum fixed length of 12 feet. LPA informed of the requirement to conduct and document daily pool checks. LPA informed licensee that the pool requirements will remain in place whenever licensed care is provided, and so long as the requirements make the pool inaccessible to children as determined by the licensing department. Other: First Aid Kit on premises. Per Licensee, there is no smoking in the home. Fire/Disaster drill completed 08/2025. File Review: LPA reviewed one child file which included all required documents. LPA reviewed Licensee\342\200\231s file. Per record review, CPR/FA certification on file (expires 11/2027) for licensee was not EMSA approved. LPA informed licensee that Pediatric CPR/FA course must be issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association, or be EMSA approved. Per licensee, course will be enrolled and completed. A Technical Violation issued. Facility rosters complete and current. Postings: Notice of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), Facility License (LIC 203), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A). Documents Provided: Entrance Checklist 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. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. The Licensee shall permit the Department to inspect the family childcare home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of family child care laws or regulations. Also, to enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation. Licensee advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report (LIC624B) when submitting a report to the department at: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov . A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven (7) days following the occurrence of any events specified above. 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 [or facility representative] of the importance of checking for and removing any 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 Latoyia White, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. During this inspection, one Technical Violation issued. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Latoyia White.