Routine inspection·September 4, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Shandra Powell conducted an unannounced Annual Random inspection on 09/04/2025. LPA was greeted by Licensee Mother Cora. Licensee Shatisha Lawson gave LPA a tour of the home inside and out. A copy of the Entrance Checklist for Child Care homes form (LIC 126) was provided to the licensee upon entry. The facility operating hours/days are Monday thru Friday from 6:30am to 5:30pm. This is a one story home. Per Licensee two other adults reside in the Family Child Care Home. All Adults present, residing and working in the home are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. LPA observed 2 infants whom were being provided care during inspection. LPA observed Facility License, Notification of Parents Rights, Earthquake Preparedness posted on board in main childcare room. LPA reviewed the Emergency Disaster Plan LIC610A, Disaster and Fire Drill Log (last fire drill conducted on 09/03/2025) per documentation. LIC9040 Facility Roster was updated during inspection. The home is a one story, two bedroom, one bathroom with an open living room/dining room area, kitchen, den(childcare room) and detached garage. Per Licensee, there is no child care conducted in the detached garage. The off-limit areas of the home are the two bedrooms that are located through the hallway entrance from the living room/dining room area. Licensee stated the isolation area is located in the living/dining room area. The bedrooms were made inaccessible by closed doors with child proof door knobs during inspection. The primary child care area of the home is located in the den that was converted into a day care room. The children eat, nap and conduct activities in the day care room. The child care children utilize the bathroom that is located in the middle of the hallway entrance from the living room/dining room area. The child care children pass through the living room/dining room area and the kitchen to enter the day drop down den day care room. LPA observed a child gate to entrance of childcare room off of the kitchen to make the kitchen inaccessible during child care hours. The home was inspected 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. Home utilizes central air and heating for a cooling and heating source. Home has a working telephone. Hazardous materials in the kitchen and bathroom are inaccessible to children by child proof locks on cabinets. According to the Licensee, there are no weapons or firearms at the home; None were observed by LPA. Per Licensee, there are no pets in the home; None were observed by LPA. LPA observed a fire extinguisher which is at least a 2A:10BC, has been serviced next service will be due July 2026. LPA reminded licensee that the fire extinguisher must be serviced yearly and or a new fire extinguisher must be brought. The home is also equipped with a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector which was tested during inspection. There is also a first aid kit equipped in the home. LPA observed current First Aid and CPR certificate for Licensee and Assistant with an expiration dates of 04/2026. Licensee and Assistant have not completed Mandated Reporter training since 01/2018. This is a potential health and safety risk to children in care. Must be completed and certificates mailed or emailed to Regional Office. LPA observed many toys and playthings which appeared to be safe for children in care and and age-appropriate for the children. LPA observed a a play yard for napping as well cots. Licensee agrees that no baby-walkers, bouncers, jumpers, exersaucers and similar items will be used for children in care and are kept inaccessible; None were observed by LPA. LPA observed two clothes closets with large broken wood and plexiglass doors propped against closets inside of day care room (Den), This poses as a falling hazard to children in care. Licensee agreed on fixing the doors on the closets immediately. Per licensee the outside play for the children is conducted in the front and the back yard of the home. The front yard, however the back yard is completely fenced. Per Licensee, supervision of the children is provided at all times by Licensee and Assistant(s) during outside play time. The outside play area is free from defects or dangerous conditions. No pools, spas, hot tubs, fish ponds, or similar bodies of waters observed during the inspection. LPA reviewed 2 children's files during today's inspection and observed the following Children's Records: Immunization Records, LIC 700 (Identification and Emergency Information), LIC 627 (Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment), LIC 995A (Notification of Parents' Rights). The following was thoroughly discussed with Licensee: Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) : Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 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 (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 . LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates online at: www.ccld.ca.gov . Licensee subscribed to receive Important updates during inspection. U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION FISHER-PRICE INFANT EQUIPMENT RECALLS: PIN 20-19 advise licensee to print PIN to review During this inspection, LPA did not observe a updated/current 15min sleep log for children in care needed for infants while napping during inspection this poses as a health and safety risk to children in care. The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hot line at 1-800-540-4000. Also call the CCL office within 24 hours of the Unusual Incident and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B) within 7 business days. Licensee was reminded that all infants must be placed on their backs when sleeping to prevent S.I.D.S. (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) , and that the Provider is required to wash hands after every diaper change and to never shake a baby to prevent the Shaken Baby Syndrome LPA provided Safe Sleep Practices : always place infants on their backs for sleeping; use only a tight-fitting sheet on the crib or play yard mattress; do not hang any items from the crib or above the crib; keep all items, including blankets, out of the crib or play yard; pacifiers may be used as long as they do not have items attached to them; infants should not be swaddled or have any items covering them while sleeping; the temperature of the room should be comfortable enough for an adult to wear a t-shirt and not be too hot or too cold. Deficiency Type B Citations and Technical Violations were issued during inspection to protect the children's health and safety. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experienced. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding inspection tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.gov/inforesouces/community-care-liceinsing/inspection-process . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee. Report, Appeal Rights and Notice of Site Visit were given to Licensee. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.