Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 7/23/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ranita Richmond conducted an unannounced visit to the above-named home. The reason for the visit is to conduct the Required 3-year Inspection. LPA was greeted by assistant Ashley Guzman. Licensee arrived at 10:16am due to dropping off son at summer camp. Licensee left the home at 11:45am to pick up son from summer camp and returned at 12:40pm. LPA observed 7 children, being supervised and cared for by licensee\342\200\231s assistant. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30am \342\200\2234:30pm. Licensee is not open for overnight and weekend care. Licensee provides snacks and water.
LPA Richmond toured the home inside and outside for a Health and Safety inspection.
LPA Richmond confirmed that the home is a single story home. The home consists of four bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining room, laundry room, converted detached garage with additional half bathroom, and fenced back yard.
The ON LIMIT AREAS are as follows: Living room (napping area/isolation area), bathroom #1, dining room (eating area), converted detached garage (additional activity space), and fenced back yard.
The OFF-LIMIT AREAS are as follows: kitchen, bedrooms #1, # 2, #3, #4, laundry room, and bathroom #2.
Children and parents enter through the side gate of the home. Upon entrance you are in the gated back yard where children are dropped off and picked up. Inside the backyard is the converted detached garage. If you enter the home through the front door you are in the living room. Through the living room to the left is an entryway that leads to a hallway. Inside this hallway is bedrooms #1, #2, #3, & #4 and bathrooms #1&2. Inside the hallway to the right is the laundry room. To the left of the laundry room is a door that leads to the side of the house. In the laundry room to the right is the kitchen. Through the kitchen to the right is the dining room. To the right of the dining room is the living room.
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Licensee is aware that the children must nap, toilet, and have meals in the home.
LPA Richmond observed a fully charged 2A:10B:C Fire Extinguisher in the kitchen.
There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. There are no pools, ponds or other bodies of water on the premises.
LPA Richmond observed age-appropriate toys, books and furnishings. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts.
During walkthrough LPA observed disinfectant wipes, off spray, and suntan lotion in drawers of bathroom #1, beauty and hygiene items in medicine cabinet and under the cabinet in bathroom #1. Type B citation issued. LPA observed knife block housed on kitchen counter with knives stored inside the block. Type B citation cited. See LIC 809D.
Licensee advised LPA that structural changes in the way of wall brick wall being shortened and gate removal have occurred in the gated backyard in Summer of 2024. LPA asked if construction was reported to the Department. Licensee stated no report of construction was made to the Department. Type B citation cited. See LIC 809D.
LPA reviewed 0 of the children\342\200\231s files due to licensee file system is not in order and all files are incomplete and missing documentation. Type B citations issued. See LIC 809D.
LPA Richmond observed the licensee has a current 1
st
aid/cpr completed on 04/08/24. Licensee is unable to provide a certificate of completion for mandated reporter training. Type B citation cited. See LIC 809D.
LPA reviewed 0 staff files due to licensee file system is not in order and all files are incomplete and missing documentation. Type B citations cited. See LIC 809D.
LPA reviewed guardian background check and determined that assistant Ashley Guzman is not associated with Beller FCC, but has fingerprint clearance. Type A citation cited. See LIC 809D.
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page 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. During file review LPA observed missing infant sleep charts. Type B citation cited. LPA provided licensee with infant sleep charts for daily completion.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided.
Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link
https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
.
LPA Richmond reminded Licensee of the Community Care Licensing website
www.ccld.ca.gov
which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations.
Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
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&R) throughout California.
LPA provided applicant with the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. LPA Richmond gave applicant a packet of all required forms, and posters and reviewed following forms:
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CHILDREN'S RECORDS REQUIREMENTS:
\302\267
LIC 700 Identification and Emergency Information
\302\267
LIC 627 Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment
\302\267
LIC 282 Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance
\302\267
LIC 9150 Parent Notification Additional Children in Care
\302\267
LIC 9927 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan
\302\267
LIC 995A Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights
\302\267
LIC 613A Personal Rights
\302\267
Immunization Record
FACILITY RECORDS:
\302\267
LIC 624B Unusual Incident/Injury Report
\302\267
LIC 9040 Child Care Facility Roster
\302\267
LIC 9052 Employee Rights,
\302\267
LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse
\302\267
LIC 9149 Property Owner/Landlord Consent Form
\302\267
LIC 9151 Property Owner/Landlord Notification Form
\302\267
Proof of current pediatric CPR and First Aid Certificates
\302\267
Copy of your deed or lease/rental agreement
\302\267
Documentation of Fire and Disaster drills
\302\267
Proof of immunizations against pertussis (TDAP), measles (MMR), and influenza
\302\267
Mandated Reporter certificate \342\200\223
www.mandatedreporterca.com
\342\200\223 must be renewed every two (2) years.
FORMS TO BE POSTED
\302\267
LIC203 Facility License
\302\267
LIC 610A Emergency Disaster Plan
\302\267
LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness Checklist
\302\267
PUB394 Notification of Parents Rights Poster
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In addition, LPA Richmond informed applicant of the following:
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There is an effective 24/7 ban on smoking tobacco in a home that is licensed as a family day care home, and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present.
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Children and Staff records must be maintained and updated as needed and must be available for review by the Department.
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Saucer chairs, bouncers, walkers, or any similar items are prohibited.
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All adults living and working in the home shall be made of aware of the Departments right to inspection authority, which includes but not limited to the right to enter the home when children are being cared for, interview children and adults and review documentation.
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LPA provided and advised the applicant how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at:
www.ccld.ca.gov
LPA Ranita Richmond informed licensee Albanai Beller that this report dated 7/23/25 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.
Also, LPA Ranita Richmond informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 7/23/25 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification.
Type B Deficiencies were cited today, per Title 22 Regulations and Health and Safety Codes. See LIC 809D.
An exit interview was completed with licensee Albanai Beller. A copy of report and appeal rights were provided to licensee.
Notice of Site Visit provided and required to be posted for 30 days.
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