Routine inspection (3-year)·September 25, 2025

On September 25, 2025, at 9:29AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cynthia Alvarez conducted an unannounced 3 year required inspection. LPA met with licensee Lauren Szelog and discussed the nature and purpose of the inspection. Together both licensee and LPA conducted a tour of the home inside and outside. There were 10 children in care and 1 assistant at the time of the inspection. The family childcare home (FCCH) is described as a 4-bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2-story home. The licensee is currently utilizing the downstairs playroom, 1 bathroom, and backyard for the day care for childcare. The rest of the home is inaccessible to the children in care; LPA observed the door of the playroom remains locked while children are present. The FCCH has ventilation to afford for the children\342\200\231s comfort. LPA observed essential oils in the playroom located around the sink, LPA reminded licensee to keep all items that are considered toxins/hazards out of the reach to children in care. There are age-appropriate toys and furniture readily accessible to children. The bathroom used for childcare was found to be clean, sanitary and free of harmful chemicals. The backyard is enclosed by a fence. LPA observed plenty of shade, gross motor activities accessible to children in care. Toys and play equipment observed in the backyard are safe, varied, age appropriate and in satisfactory condition. Licensee advised the home does not have any firearms or ammunition in the home. There are no bodies of water in the home. Required licensing forms are predominantly posted at the entrance of the playroom. LPA observed a smoke and a carbon monoxide detector in the FCCH. The smoke detector was tested at 9:39AM and was found to be operational. The carbon monoxide detector was defective and licensee was unable to test it, LPA asked when the last time the detector was tested, and they stated last year. The licensee is reminded to check the detectors to ensure they have working batteries and are in operable condition . The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher on site which was purchased 3/17/22. Licensee was reminded to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. Continued on 809-C LPA reviewed children's records. Some of the records were found to be complete and included emergency contact information, immunization records; however, 3 children\342\200\231s records were missing immunization records, LPA reminded licensee to obtain immunization records prior to enrolling the children in the FCCH. The FCCH's fire drill log was not present, the licensee stated they have not conducted a drill with the group of children present. LPA reminded licensee to conduct a drill every 6 months. The roster was present in the FCCH and was current . Licensee\342\200\231s records were reviewed and found to be complete, Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expires on 09/2027, and Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter training is active and expires on 01/2027. The assistants\342\200\231 file was also reviewed, assistant has active Mandated Reporter Training , it will expire 01/2027. Assistant does not have CPR/First Aid certification, but licensee stated they are never left alone with the children. License 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. LPAs 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, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are 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 childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Continued on 809-C During the exit interview, the licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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 . A Notice of Site visit was provided to the licensee, and it was advised that it needs to be posted for 30 days. During today\342\200\231s inspection 5 Type B citations were given. Appeal Rights were provided to licensee Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Lauren Szelog.