Routine inspection (3-year)·October 27, 2025

On 10/27/2025 Program Analyst (LPA), Judy Laureano conducted an unannounced 3 Year Required Inspection at above mentioned facility. LPA was greeted by Licensee, Ingrid Chica. Inspection was completed in Spanish. LPA toured the inside and outside of the home and observed 10 children present with one staff member and Licensee providing care and supervision. LPA confirmed via Guardian roster that all individuals present in the home have a clear criminal record clearance. The hours of operations are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Licensee confirmed home cares for children ages 4 months to 4 years old. Facility is licensed for a Large Family Child Care license with a max capacity of 14 children. The home is a multi unit home with licensee\342\200\231s home being the front unit. Home was observed with 5 bedrooms and 2 \302\275 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen. The home has a front yard that is off limits and enclosed back yard with a detached garage. Licensee confirmed the following areas are used for day care: living room, dining room area, bedroom 1 and bathroom. The backyard is enclosed and designated as daycare space. Licensee confirmed the following areas are off limits : bedroom 2 with bathroom, bedroom 3, bedroom 4 and bedroom 5 with \302\275 bathroom, detached garage and outside kitchen/covered patio area. Doors were observed to be closed and licensee confirmed that doors will remain closed during the hours of operations. LPA reminded licensee that any OFF LIMITS AREA needs to remain locked and/or closed while children are present in the day care. Page 2 Licensee confirmed that children eat and nap in the dining room area and younger children nap in bedroom 1. LPA observed age appropriate toys and materials for children to use. Parent board was observed in the space. LPA provided licensee with the most up to date posting to ensure Licensee is displaying the most current information. Bathroom that children use is located next to dining room area as you enter the small hallway that leads to the bedrooms. LPA observed and inspected the toilet, sink and bathroom area. LPA reminded licensee to ensure all toiletries are made inaccessible to the children in care and/or while children are present. The licensee was informed that any changes to ages, hours and days of operation shall be submitted to the department via signed LIC 279, for approval prior to initiation of changes. Kitchen was observed and inspected. Knives and sharp objects were observed inaccessible to the children in care. Under the sink cabinet was observed and inspected. Licensee confirmed that cleaning solutions and detergents are kept under the sink cabinet inaccessible to the children in care. LPA observed a barricaded open face heater in dining room area. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. LPA observed licensee test the smoke detector and carbon monoxide in the home. A working fire extinguisher was observed outside the space. Licensee confirmed that fire drills and earthquake drills are completed at the home and LPA reviewed log. Home provides all meals and snacks. LPA discussed the importance of maintaining a system where allergies and food restrictions are noted. LPA encouraged licensee to contact their local resource and referral agency, Crystal Stairs, to inquire about the different resources and professional development opportunities available. Page 3 Adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort were observed in the space. The home has a working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number and email address. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Safe Sleep regulations were discussed due to program being available for infant care. There is one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Provider physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. LPA discussed the importance of maintaining a current sleep log for all children under the age of 24 months. Licensee confirmed that children are always supervised when sleeping and sleep log was reviewed. LPA reviewed LIC 9227 with licensee to ensure forms are completed accurately. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained during today\342\200\231s inspection. Licensee\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid was completed on 7/24/2024. Mandated Reporter Training Certificate was not available for review, Type B citation issued. LPA discussed the importance of creating a file for licensee that includes all the necessary LIC documents, including but not limited to, First Aid and CPR, Mandated Reporter Training, Immunizations- MMR and tdap, TB clearance, and Flu Vaccine and/or waiver. LPA reviewed 6 children\342\200\231s file and observed 1 out of 6 files incomplete, proof of children\342\200\231s immunization/ vaccine record was not available for review. Type B citation issued. LPA discussed all necessary forms needed in each staff file and children\342\200\231s file. LPA provided licensees with a current copy of the LIC 311D and LIC 126 to use as a reference when auditing files; documents were provided during today\342\200\231s inspection. Page 4 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 . Family Child Care Homes 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. LPAs 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/ . Licensee, Ingrid 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. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the 2 Type B deficiencies are being cited: (see next page, 809D) Licensee was provided with a copy of appeal rights. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Ingrid Chicas. Notice of Site Visit was provided and remain posted for the next 30 day.