Routine inspection·October 29, 2025

On 10/29/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Tyra Chavies conducted an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection at this facility to ensure the health and safety standards as required governing California Family Child Care Homes (FCCH). Present at the time of inspection is licensee, Terri Anderson.\302\240 During the time of the inspection, LPA observed 6 children in care being supervised by 2 staff members. Licensee states hours of operation for the FCCH are Monday-Friday 7:00 AM -7:00 PM. LPA Chavies verified the facility phone number is 424-236-2823 and verified email address: morena7823@gmail.com. This home has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room /dining room, kitchen, front yard and a backyard. The following areas will be accessible to children in care: Bedroom #2 and #3, living room, Bathroom, front and back yard. The following areas with be inaccessible to children in care: Bedroom #1 and Kitchen. Parents and children are to enter through the front door. LPA Chavies observed age-appropriate toys and books at the time of inspection in the primary care area (living room). Indoor furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose and/or pointed parts. The bathroom was toured. Licensee will ensure that children are being supervised at all time and/or make bathroom drawers inaccessible to children in care. If a child becomes sick at the facility, Bedroom #2 will be used as an isolation room. All the cleaning products were stored and made inaccessible to the children. LPA Chavies reviewed storage of equipment and supplies. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation. Licensee was reminded that car seats are used for transportation purposes only and that highchairs are not used for sleeping children. There are no weapons or firearms on premises. Per the licensee, there are no bodies of water or pools on the premises. Licensee has verified that there are no pets in the home. The facility does provide breakfast and lunch as well as am/pm snack. The food preparation area and storage areas are clean and in sanitary condition. Drinking water is available both indoors and outdoors. The facility has a smoke/ carbon monoxide detector (combination). LPA inspected and verified that there is a 3A40BC fire extinguisher on the premises. POSTING REQUIREMENTS: License and other relevant notices are posted on the wall (Facility Sketch, PUB 394, LIC 9148, LIC 610A). Fire and disaster drills are being conducted as scheduled every month. File Review: LPA reviewed 4 children files and observed that files are incomplete with some necessary LIC forms. LPA advised licensee to review children's files and updated forms/documents. LPA was unable to review the staff files at this time. LPA advised licensee to have separate files for each employee including each licensee and have all files available upon the arrival of any LPA in the future. 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 . Commencing September 1, 2016, SB 792, prohibits a person from being employed or volunteering at a childcare facility or family day care if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles. LPA discussed the influenza waiver during the inspection. 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. 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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or facility representative] 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. 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. A licensee may file an appeal, in writing 15 business days from the date of receiving the penalty assessment. Per Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations,\302\240 Division 12, Chapter 3, this facility is receiving Type B's and Technical Violations. (Please see LIC 809-D and LIC 9102) Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Terri Anderson. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.