Routine inspection·May 29, 2026

On May 29, 2026, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Ali and Montolla conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. The LPAs disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry by the Licensee. Licensee guided the LPAs on a tour of the home. Upon entry to the facility, the LPAs observe 12 children in care (including 2 infants), 2 assistants, and licensee. This is a large family childcare home. LPAs observe one employee that did not have background check clearance in Guardian. LPA Ali attempted to associate employee to the facility during inspection but was not able too. Further research showed that employee has a DOJ clearance but is missing FBI and CACI clearances. Licensee states she thought the employee was cleared. LPAs provided employee live scan forms and a copy of action letter from Guardian dated 09/13/2025. One Type A deficiency was issued. LPA observed all remaining adults that live in the home and work for the daycare have an approved background check clearance through Guardian. The operational childcare hours are Monday through Friday from 6:00am to 6:00pm. Licensee states no overnight children in care. LPA observed LIC 9040 to be current. There are 17 children enrolled. Staffing Ratio and Capacity: This is a two story, 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with kitchen/dining, family room, living room, laundry room, backyard, and garage. There are no bodies of water on premises. Off limit areas include bedrooms 2-5, bathrooms #2 and #3 (upstairs), laundry room, kitchen, and garage. Per the Licensee, there is no smoking and no weapons on the premises. Physical Plant: The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. Main care is provided in the living room, family room, and bedroom #1 near the living room. Children use the bathroom in hallway on the right. Children have access to the living room, dining room, and bedroom #1. There are window cords in the home inaccessible to children. There are no pets in the home. Licensee utilizes her cell phone for daycare business. There are age-appropriate toys and equipment on the premises. Napping: Children are provided napping when needed in the family room and infant room. LPAs observed cots and playpens. Licensee states she provides napping materials and cleans napping materials weekly (Fridays) unless they are sick or have an accident then they are washed immediately. Ill children are isolated in the preschool area (living room) with cot until parents pick up the child. LPAs observed nap time. Transportation: The licensee does provide transportation. LPAs observed valid driver’s license and a car insurance. Kitchen: Knives are kept in the locked located in garage, inaccessible to children. Licensee states there are no children on medication. Medication is stored in the garage, inaccessible to children. Licensee states no children with food allergies. Cleaning supplies and chemicals are kept in the laundry room and garage inaccessible to children. Licensee does provide food and water for children. License is not enrolled in a food program. Fire Extinguisher: The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green and is located on the wall in kitchen, dated 7/7/26. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were found to be in compliance per fire marshal standards. Licensee states the last time fire marshal came was when Licensee was licensed for large capacity. Fire and Disaster drills are conducted at least every six-months, the last fire drill on record is 5/14/26. The First Aid kit included a temperature thermometer, tweezer, scissors, gauzes, and cleansing pads/solution was observed to be complete and inaccessible located in hallway closet. Bathroom: The daycare bathroom is located next to laundry room. The bathroom is first door to the left. It has 1 sink, 1 toilet, and tub/shower. Bathroom is clean and in good repair. Outdoor Space Activity: The outdoor area is the backyard. Backyard was inspected for safety and hazardous items. LPA observed the wood trim on playhouse needs repair and remove large tree log on hill that is coming through the fence and repair the bottom fence. Technical violation issued for back yard repairs needed. Records/Documentation: LPAs reviewed with facility representative the LIC 126, records to be maintained at the facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and parent board. Employee records (3) are not complete. Technical Violation issued for FLU decline statements not being completed yearly. Children’s records files are in compliance. Licensee had all the required posted documents: Facility License (LIC 203A, Notice of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148). Criminal Record Clearance - Family Child Care Homes 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. Safe Sleep - Family Child Care Homes 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-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 22-02- 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/ . MyChildCarePlan.org – Family Child Care Homes 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. Megan’s Law - Family Child Care Homes 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. Deficiencies cited: One Type A in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. Appeal Rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Rosa Batarse.