Routine inspection·January 7, 2026

On January 7, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Calloway made an unannounced inspection to the above facility. LPA met with Licensee, who granted access. LPA and Licensee toured the home inside and outside for an Annual Random inspection. Residing in the home are the Licensee, and two adults and no minor children. The home is licensed for twelve to fourteen children. LPA observed ten napping day care children in active care with licensee during inspection ages 1 \302\275 to 5 years old. Daycare hours are 7:00 AM-5:30 PM. Monday through Friday. All adults working, residing, or volunteering in the facility have Criminal Record Clearance (DOJ/FBI) and Child Abuse Central Index Clearance and are associated with the facility license. Licensee stated that overnight care is not provided. Physical Plant: This is a two story four-bedroom, three-bathroom home with kitchen, dining room, family room, living room, laundry room, and garage. Childcare is provided: in living room and family room next to the kitchen. Children\342\200\231s Bathroom: is off the family room on the right. It was observed to be clean, with soap, toilet paper, functioning sink and toilet. The cabinets were locked and there were no items accessible as hazards. The unused outlets in the home were covered. There were louver shades. LPA observed toys, books, and furniture that were appropriately aged. There were cots and playpens for napping equipment. The home was inspected inside and outside for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, hazardous conditions. The cleaning supplies are kept inside the laundry room locked. The medicines are kept in the closet on the top shelf off limits. The windows are screened, free of bugs, cracks, and debris. The fireplace is inside the living room observed screened with a glass covering. The home has central air conditioning and heat. The required postings were present on the parent wall. Licensee stated there is a landline phone, and an operable cell phone. The stairs were gated. The temperature inside the home was comfortable. Fire and earthquake drills were current. The fire drill was conducted: 12/16/25 and the earthquake drill was conducted: 12/16/25. The child and parent roster is current and complete with all required information. The fire extinguisher (3A:40BC) was full, and needle was inside the green area. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested as operable. An audible device for fire was observed and there is a single action door handle. There is a First Aid kit inside the home. Kitchen: Inside the Kitchen, the sharp knives are above the microwave in a cabinet up high and other sharp utensils were inaccessible. Licensee stated meals and snacks are provided and there are no known allergies. The refrigerator and freezer were both operable. Off-limit areas : Garage, laundry room, all bedrooms upstairs and other bathrooms in the home. Outside: The backyard is completely fenced and locked. The fencing material was wrought iron and concrete block and in good condition. Licensee stated, there are two pet cats in the home. LPA did not observe the pets. Licensee stated the pets are vaccinated and do not interact with the day care children. Licensee stated there are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any. There is a shaded rest area with bench. The air conditioning (AC) unit in the yard was observed not covered. Licensee stated the neighboring home on the right has a water pond with fish inside as a body of water. The fencing in between the homes is concrete block and observed sturdy and is at least 5 ft. high. Other Review: Licensee stated, there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. LPA did not observe any. The mandated reporter training was viewed. CPR/First Aid (Exp: 2/2027), and immunizations were available and viewed. LPA viewed staff and children\342\200\231s files. Licensee stated transportation is not provided. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy and Safe Sleep regulations were discussed. Licensee stated, the home does have daycare liability insurance. LPA conducted a staff interview with the Licensee and discussed the LIC 126 form. The following was discussed with the Licensee: Maintain capacity and transparency per posted parent rights, Roster requirements (keep updated information always and maintain information for three years), Documentation for disaster drills (fire and earthquake drill are conducted every six months). Maintain mandatory forms, signed, for the children\342\200\231s/staff files, know the updated Safe Sleep regulations. Know your role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter. Supervision is required for children in care. If food is brought in, it is properly labeled. Check food expiration periodically. Licensee is responsible for knowing the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility provides care per day. If day care is inactive for an extended period, you may notify Licensing. Inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. If the phone number is changed, or someone moves in or out of the home, licensing must be notified. Rooms inside the facility that were noted as off limits cannot be changed prior to notifying licensing. Regulations prohibit the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and areas of the day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy rocker seats, exer saucers, bassinettes, and any other items that fall into that category. Safe Sleep regulations: require infants sleeping on their back unless specified with LIC 9227 form, no blankets, toys, or pacifiers attached to their clothing and Licensee will observe infants every fifteen (15) minutes and maintain a napping log. The 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 Childcare 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. Type A deficiency: Type A deficiency shall be posted for 30 consecutive days along with the Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213 form) and posted during hours of operation, as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Licensee shall provide a copy of any Type A deficiency to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of the Type A report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224) this form must be placed in each of the children\342\200\231s files for verification of the Type A deficiency. Failure to do so will result in a civil penalty being assessed. =Licensee is advised to visit: www.shotsforschool.org for Immunization information. =Licensee was informed of their responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse (LIC 9108), 1-800-827-8724/760-243-6640. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. =Family Child Care Providers (Disaster Planning information): https://cccld.childcarevideos.org/family-child-care-providers/disaster-planning-and-fire-safety/ =Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov =Child Care Videos: https://ccld.childcarevideos.org =Licensee advised to visit the CCLD website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) to obtain updates of courses and updates/changes to the regulations. =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 prior to providing the IMS. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . =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 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. =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 . =Lead Poisoning: For more information, view PUB 515 and go to the California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch\342\200\231s website at www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb,or call them at (510) 620-5600. Reminder: The CCLD On Duty Worker is available: Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, at (661) 202-3318 for questions, information, and Unusual Incident Reporting. Once the incident is reported within twenty-four (24) hours via telephone, follow up with a written report (LIC 624B form) via email to: unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov. or via fax to: (661) 202-3810 within seven days of reporting. There are no deficiencies cited during this inspection. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was read, and a Notice of Site Visit, were provided to Karen Linares, Licensee during the inspection. A Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for thirty (30) consecutive days. Failure to maintain the posting will result in $100 civil pen alty.