Routine inspection·September 24, 2025

On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mayra Rivera conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with assistant Jasmine Barila who granted access and guided LPA Rivera on a tour of the facility. Upon arrival, licensee was not present. Family members residing in the home have been discussed with assistant and are cleared. LPA observed two assistants, 2 infants (12-23 months) and 10 preschool children present. LPA observed facility to be within ratio and present staff are fingerprinted cleared and trained in pediatric first aid/CPR. Operating hours are Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and care for children ages 0 to 5 years old. This facility is a two-story home that consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, laundry room, and front and backyard. Areas off limits to children include- All second floor (barricaded with installed safety gate), bedroom, and bathroom (in bedroom) located first floor near the entrance hallway, kitchen, laundry room, and pool area. Areas accessible to children include- living room, dining room, bathroom located in the hallway and backyard. LPA Rivera inspected the facility for safety, comfort, cleanliness, ventilation and working phone (cell phone). For ventilation, LPA Rivera observed central AC/heater, and the vents located on the ceiling. LPA observed the furniture, children\342\200\231s materials, to be in good condition and age appropriate. LPA observed a fireplace and observed a childproof lock on the screen. Per assistant, the fireplace has not been turned on and is off and requires a key to turn on. LPA did not observe play yard or cribs. LPA observe the sleeping mats to be in good condition. LPA Rivera observed cleaning compounds items and knives sharp objects stored in the laundry room. LPA observed the door closed and locked with a key. For water drinking, LPA observed water filtered and sippy cups. The assistant stated the facility provides snacks and meals. LPA informed assistant any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. Assistant stated currently does not have any children with severe food allergies and has one child with prescribed Albuterol. LPA observed Albuterol with expiration date 11/2025 and LIC 9221 Parent Consent for Administration of Medications. LPA Rivera entered the bathroom and observed the toilet, hand washing sink, hand soap and LPA did not observe hazard materials and observed the bathroom to be in good condition. LPA reminded assistant and personal items (ex; shampoo, toothpaste, mouthwash, or items that fall into that category) must be made inaccessible to children. LPA Rivera asked the assistant if there were any pets, poisons, firearms, weapons, or bodies of water. The assistant stated one dog and a turtle, poisons, and body of water. No firearms, and no weapons. LPA observed one dog, poisons in the laundry room, and in- ground pool in the backyard. LPA observed the pool area to have a mesh fence and does not cover all around and the bottom of the fence has no gap openings. To complete the full coverage, LPA observed a brick wall that is shared with side and back neighbors. There are no windows on the side of the brick walls (pool area). LPA measured the height of the mesh fence from the ground up to the top of the fence to be 5.0 ft high and fence does not obscure the pool from view. The openings of the railings, LPA measured and observed the openings to be 3 inches wide. LPA observed the door to swing away from the pool and the self-latching device is no more than 6 inches from the top of the gate. LPA reminded assistant, the mesh fencing must not be removed and no ladders or any climbing equipment near the fencing. LPA informed assistant, if in the future the fencing needs to be replaced, licensee will need to contact the department to notify about the change. LPA observed and tested the water alarm and heard the sound. LPA observed a 24-inch life ring and approved by the United States Coast Guard and a rescue pole with a body hook with a fixed length of 15ft. LPA observed the daily inspection drowning prevention safety log. LPA observed the poisons to be stored in the laundry room and the doorknob is locked. LPA reminded that if any poisons (ex; drano, rat poison or items that fall into that category), firearms and weapons are purchased, it is required to be locked with a key or combination lock and firearm and ammunition/firing pins must be stored separately. LPA Rivera observed the required 2A10BC fire extinguisher located in the dining room and the valve on the green area indicating fully charged. LPA observed purchased receipt dated 11/20/2023. LPA informed assistant fire extinguisher must be serviced annually or show purchased receipt within the year LPA observed carbon monoxide detector in the laundry room and smoke alarm located in the hallway. LPA tested the carbon monoxide and smoke alarm. LPA Rivera heard the sounds and are operable. LPA observed the first aid complete with band aids, gauzes, adhesive bandages, and antiseptic wipes and located in the daycare room top cabinet. For ill isolation, assistant stated she utilizes a corner of the daycare room. LPA observed the last emergency drill conducted on 6/9/25. LPA Rivera inspected the play outdoor (backyard) area that is utilized by children for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. LPA observed the backyard to be fenced, and side gates closed and with a self-latch. LPA observed the play equipment to be age appropriate and in a safe condition, free of sharp, no lose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. LPA observed e a mesh cover on the AC compressor. For outdoor water drinking, children bring out their water bottles. LPA Rivera observed assistant Jasmine American Heart Association Pediatric First Aid/ CPR dated 9/4/25. and has proof of immunization against Pertussis, MMR, and Influenza declination. Assistant has completed the Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training dated 11/12/23. LPA observed the postings License, LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, LIC 610A Emergency Disaster Plan, and Pub 394 Notification of Parents Rights. LPA also reviewed safe sleep logs, children\342\200\231s roster, children, and staff files. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted and report and appeal rights were reviewed with licensee Jasmine Barila.