Routine inspection (3-year)·March 26, 2026

On 3/26/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ranita Richmond conducted an unannounced visit to the above-named home. The reason for the visit is to conduct the 3 year Required Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted by licensee LaTonya Smith. LPA observed 14 children, being supervised and cared for by licensee and 4 fingerprint cleared assistants. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6:00am –6:00pm. Licensee is not open for overnight and weekend care. Licensee provides snacks and refills to water bottles. Meals are provided by parents. LPA Richmond toured the home inside and outside for a Health and Safety inspection. During the walk through LPA observed cleaning compounds in the bathroom on the floor and on the back of the toilet. LPA observed razors in the shower of the bathroom. LPA observed lighters on a high shelf in the bathroom. LPA observed a step stool in front of the sink that provides access to the high shelf in the bathroom. Type B citation cited. See LIC 809D. Licensee advised LPA that the patio in the back yard had been altered during December 2025 to change the structure of the patio from an open patio to an enclosed patio. The licensee did not notify the Department of the structural changes to take place in the home prior to the changes. Type B citation cited. See LIC 809D. LPA advised licensee that all structural changes to the home must be presented to the Department prior to any changes being made. Licensee understands. LPA reviewed infant sleep logs and observed that sleep logs are not being completed every 15 minutes as infants sleep in real time. Type B citation cited. See LIC 809D. The home is a single story, single family home which consist of the following: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen, dining room, front room, laundry room, enclosed patio, gated front yard, gated back yard, back house (with different address: “911 ½” and detached garage. The home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. page 1 of 3 The licensee stated the OFF LIMIT AREAS are as follows: bedrooms #1 & #2, laundry room, detached garage, back house, and enclosed pationwhich are made inaccessible by child safety gates, closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. The licensee stated the following rooms are ON LIMITS: living room (children’s daycare/napping), dining room (eating area), kitchen, bathroom, gated front yard, gated back yard, and front room. The ISOLATION AREA will be in the living room. The home has a fully charged 2A:10: BC Fire Extinguisher and working smoke/ carbon monoxide detectors combos throughout the home. Children and parents enter the home through the front door. Licensee is aware that the children must nap, toilet, and have meals inside the main part of the home. No napping, toileting, or eating should be conducted in the enclosed patio. Licensee has documentation of fire/disaster drill completed February 2026. There is a covered fireplace in the living room. There is a screened open faced heater in the dining room. There is an open faced heater in the hallway with no cover/screen. Type B citation cited. See LIC 809D. 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. LPA reviewed 14 children’s files and observed it to be in compliance and included immunizations, parent’s rights, and consent for medical treatment. LPA observed during file review that licensee is not in compliance with ratios of infants in care. During the file review LPA discovered that there were six infants in care during the visit. Type B citation cited. See LIC 809D. LPA advised licensee that she is over ratio for infants in care. LPA provided licensee with capacity regulations worksheet and reviewed worksheet with licensee. LPA advised licensee that she would need to contact parents of two infants to send infant children home and that two infants would need to be disenrolled effective immediately due to over ratio of infants. Licensee understands. Licensee contacted parents of two infant children enrolled and children were picked up and disenrolled. LPA provide parents with business card and advised the parents that if they had additional questions or concerns that they could contact LPA or the Department. page 2 of 3 LPA reviewed 6 staff files. LPA Richmond observed the licensee and at least one staff have a current 1 st aid/cpr. Licensee and staff have immunizations on file for childcare providers. LPA observed Licensee and staff files contain certificates of completion for mandated reporter training that expired for 4 of 6 staff. Type B citation cited. See LIC 809D. LPA advised licensee that mandated reporter training is to be renewed every two years as necessary. 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. LPA advised licensee that all infants up to the age of 24 months must have sleep logs completed for each infant as they sleep. LPA reviewed LIC 9227 with licensee. LPA advised licensee that sleep sacks are prohibited due to being swaddling device. 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. Six 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 LaTonya Smith. A copy of report and appeal rights were provided to licensee. Notice of Site Visit provided and required to be posted for 30 days. page 3 of 3