Routine inspection·October 2, 2025

On Thursday October 2, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanna Cha met with licensee Bianca Johnson. The purpose of the visit was to conduct an unannounced Annual/Random inspection of the facility. Upon arrival, LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection to the assistant. LPA and assistant toured the facility. LPA observed two assistants providing care and supervision to two infants and five preschool-aged children. Licensee arrived approximately 15 minutes after LPA arrived. During the inspection, two more preschool-aged children arrived for a total census of nine children. The current days and hours of operation are Mondays through Fridays 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Physical Plant/Indoor/Childcare Area: This is a one-story family home with an attached garage. There is a living room, family room, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, two restrooms, laundry area, and a back yard for outdoor play. Main care is provided in the family room and living room referred to as the childcare area. The preschool children are provided with mats, infants are provided with individual cribs and pack n\342\200\231 play for napping. Bedroom #1 is utilized for napping. Per licensee, door remains open when children are napping. The off-limits areas are bedroom #2, bedroom #3, the laundry area in the attached garage (key locked). LPA inspected the childcare area for safety, cleanliness and good repair. Per LPA observation, fireplace in living room is barricaded with wall and blocked with additional play structures. Per licensee, fireplace is turned off and not utilized. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and play equipment, a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. The fire extinguisher was observed, fully green. There is a designated area for the ill children as necessary. Childcare Bathroom: The childcare bathroom (down the hall on the right, next to the family room) was observed to be in safe and operating condition. Toilet and faucet are in good operable condition. LPA reminded licensee to keep shampoos, mouthwash, razors, toothpaste, and other hazardous items inaccessible to all children. Kitchen: LPA inspected the kitchen for safety, sanitation, and good repair. Per LPA observation, knives are stored in high upper shelf, out of reach to children. Licensee participates in the food program and provides all meals during operational hours. LPA reminded Licensee, if food is brought from the child\342\200\231s home, the container shall be labeled with the child\342\200\231s name and properly stored or refrigerated. LPA observed cleaning products and medications stored in separate kitchen cabinet, away from food and out of reach of children. Outdoor/Children\342\200\231s Play Area: Children utilize the back yard for outdoor play. The back yard is enclosed by brick walls, gates, and child safety gates. LPA inspected for safety, cleanliness, good repair, age-appropriate toys/equipment, and shady areas. Toys/equipment observed in good condition. The play structures were observed with cushioned flooring. Pools/Spa/Bodies of Water: Per licensee and LPA observation, no pools/bodies of water on premises. Other: First aid kit on premises. Per Licensee, there is no smoking in the home. Last disaster drill conducted on 07/2025. Electrical outlets made inaccessible. There is a working telephone (cell phone). Per licensee, there are no weapons/firearms on the premises. File Review: LPA reviewed three children files which included required documents. LPA reviewed licensee\342\200\231s file and two assistant files which included all required documentation. Licensee Pediatric CPR/FA expires on 04/2026. Licensee Mandated Reporter training expires on 09/2026. Postings: Notice of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), Facility License (LIC 203), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148) Documents Provided: Entrance Checklist 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. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. The Licensee shall permit the Department to inspect the family childcare home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of family child care laws or regulations. Also, to enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation. Licensee advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report (LIC624B) when submitting a report to the department at: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov . A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven (7) days following the occurrence of any events specified above. LPA discussed safe sleep regulations and 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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, licensee Bianca Johnson confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders residing in the facility. During this inspection, LPA Cha did not observe any Title 22 deficiencies. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Bianca Johnson along with Appeal Rights.