Routine inspection·September 11, 2025

On Thursday, September 11, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanna Cha met with licensee Ana Valentino. 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. At time of arrival, licensee and assistant was providing care and supervision to two infants and two preschool-aged children. The current days and hours of operation are Mondays through Saturdays varied up to 23 hours depending on family\342\200\231s needs. LPA reminded licensee that licensee must remain awake at all hours when children are awake. Physical Plant/Indoor/Children\342\200\231s Area: This is a one-story family home. There is a living room, dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms, three restrooms, a den, 4 sheds and a backyard. Main care is provided in the den referred to as the childcare area. Licensee provides children with cots and playpens for infants when children are napping. The off-limits areas are all four bedrooms, one restroom, the four sheds (maintained key locked). LPA inspected the indoor/children\342\200\231s area for safety, cleanliness and good repair. Per LPA observation, there is no fireplace on premises. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and play equipment, a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed a fire extinguisher, fully green. There is a designated area for the ill children as necessary. Bathroom: The childcare bathroom (on the left side of childcare area from front door) was observed 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. Per LPA observation, knives and sharp items are stored in high upper cabinets made inaccessible to children. Licensee participates in a Food Nutrition Program and provides children enrolled with breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner and evening snack. 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. Outdoor/Children\342\200\231s Play Area: Children utilize the back yard for outdoor play. The back yard is enclosed. LPA inspected for safety, cleanliness, good repair, age-appropriate toys/equipment, and shady areas. Pools/Spa/Bodies of Water: Per LPA observation, there are no pools/bodies of water on premises. Other: First aid kit observed in high upper shelf. Per Licensee, there is no smoking in the home. Last disaster drill completed 07/2025. Electrical outlets made inaccessible. There is a working telephone (cell phone). Poisons and cleaning products made inaccessible to children with child safety lock (stored under kitchen cabinet). Per licensee, there are no weapons/firearms on the premises. File Review: LPA reviewed one child file which included all required documentation. Per record review, no safe sleep check documentation for Child #1 (C1) who was present at time of inspection. Per interview, licensee stated that licensee did not conduct and document 15-minute safe sleep checks for C1. Per licensee, C1 started at facility "last week". LPA informed licensee that all infants under two years old must be included in safe sleep check with documentation. A Technical Violation issued. LPA reviewed licensee\342\200\231s file and assistant\342\200\231s file. Per interview, licensee and assistant completed Pediatric CPR/FA course. However, the hard copy of the certificate was ruined "with milk" when two kids at the facility accidently spilled milk on the certificates. Per licensee, writing on certificate became illegible and hard copies were discarded. Licensee unable to retrieve a electronic copy of the certificates online. Licensee attempted to contact CPR/FA issuing agency via phone, but unable to make contact during inspection. Licensee unable to provide proof of completion of CPR/FA to LPA during inspection. A Type B citation issued. See 809-D. Licensee and assistant\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter training expires on 04/2026. 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 safe sleep regulations and 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 22-02CCP. 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, licensee Ana Valentino confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders residing in the facility. During this inspection, one Technical Violation and one Type B citation issued. See 809-D. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Ana Valentino, along with Appeal Rights.