Routine inspection·June 12, 2025

On 6/12/25 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Tyler Reyes conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection at the above facility. LPA met Licensee Avalos, Esperanza and provided an Entrance Checklist-Family Child Care Homes LIC 126. LPA conducted a tour of the facility led by Licensee Esperanza. LPA observed (5) children in care outside during inspection. Hours are Monday- Saturday 6am-8pm. The facility is licensed to care MAX. CAP (WHEN THERE IS AN ASSISTANT PRESENT): 12 - NO MORE THAN 4 INFANTS. During the inspection, the following individuals were present in the home: Licensee Esperanza, Staff 1 (S1), S2, and S3. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption. LPA informed that any individual that has direct contact with the children are required to have a criminal record clearance or exemption. Facility Postings: LPA observed the required positing in the living room: Facility License, PUB 394 Notification of Parents\342\200\231s Rights, LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness, and LIC 610A Emergency Disaster Plan. Pediatric CPR/First Aid in Pediatrics Certification: Licensee Avalos renew by 07/2026 and S1 renew by 07/2026 Facility Sketch: The facility is a single-story structure front yard, living room, kitchen, (1) restroom, (2) bedrooms, and garage. Emergency Disaster Drill: Fire Drill conducted 6/11/2025 On-limits- Front yard, living room, kitchen, (1) restroom, and (2) bedrooms. Off-Limits- Garage Page 1 of 4 Infants: LPA observed no infants in care. Napping equipment was observed, including (1) play yard and (1) crib. LPA informed Licensee Esperanza facility is required of having one crib or play yard for each infant in care. Both play yard and crib were missing a fitted sheet . The absence of a fitted sheet poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. Infant Sleep Chart was observed, which included the date, infant\342\200\231s name, and the time of each 15-minute check. LIC 9227 Individual Sleep Plan was observed during record review. LPA provided copies of Infant Safe Sleep from California - DSS- Manual- CCL and Capacity Regulations for Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee sheet are washed once a week and as needed. Meals: Per Licensee Esperanza children will have meals in dining room. Licensee Esperanza provides meals for children. Licensee Esperanza was advised to ensure all food brought from home is properly labeled and stored. Per Licensee Esperanza no children have reported food allergies. Medication: Per Licensee Esperanza the facility will provide incidental medical services. If required, medication will be inaccessible to children by centrally storing and locking. Medications will be administered in accordance with PIN 22-02-CCP, which outlines requirements for proper storage, documentation, and staff training. Personal medication is centrally stored kitchen top cabinet. The following on-limit areas that will be used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and learning materials. Telephone service is provided via cell phone. LPA observed a fire extinguisher located in living room 2:A10BC with a service tag of July 1st, 2024 Licensee is aware the annually service date is approaching. LPA observed an operable smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in the kitchen. Air conditioning is provided by ceiling fans and portable air conditioner. Poison is centrally stored in off-limit side yard in a shed. Cleaning products are centrally stored in kitchen underneath the sink with child safety latch. There are no firearms on the premises. If firearms are present, LPA informed Licensee of Title 22 regulations that they are locked, with ammunition stored separately. Personal Hygiene products are kept in restroom with a child safety lock. Outdoor: Children are using the front yard. The facility front yard is enclosed. Per Licensee Esperanza children are supervised during outdoor play. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other equipment for children to play with. LPA did not observe any objects that could be hazardous to children in care. No animal feces were observed. There are no pools or spas, or other bodies of water. Page 2 of 4 Staff Files: LPAs reviewed Licensee Esperanza and S1 which included the following documentation: LIC 9052 Employee Rights, LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirements to Report Child Abuse, Proof of Immunizations, and Mandated Reporting Training Certificate. (2) of (2) staff had the required Children Files: LPA reviewed (2) child files, which included the following documentation: LIC 282 Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, LIC 700 Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627 Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights, and LIC 9224 Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Reports it was not applicable. (2) of (2) children had required documentation. Transportation: Transportation is provided for children in care by Licensee and S1. A valid California Driver License for the licensee was observed with an expiration date of 4/18/2028 and S1 with an expiration date 12/21/2027. LPA discussed reporting requirement and the Licensee\342\200\231s responsibilities as a mandated reporter, including the obligation to report to Community Care Licensing and emergency personnel when necessary. 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 . 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. Page 3 of 4 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 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 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. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Esperanza , confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted and Appeal Rights provided with Licensee Esperanza. Please see attached LIC 809-D for citations. (1) Type B was issued. Page 4 of 4