Routine inspection (3-year)·March 27, 2026

On 3/27/2026 Program Analysts (LPA) Judy Laureano and Patsy Plancarte conducted unannounced 3 Year Required Inspection at above mentioned facility. LPAs were greeted by Denise Tello who stated Licensee was not on the premises. Staff contacted Director via telephone who instructed D. Tello to provided LPAs with the necessary documents and guided tour. LPAs toured the inside and outside of the home and observed 12 napping children with 2 staff members providing care and supervision. . LPAs confirmed via Guardian roster that all individuals present in the home have a clear criminal record clearance. The hours of operations are Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Staff confirmed home cares for children ages 4 months old to 4 years old. Facility is licensed for a Large Family Child Care license with a max capacity of 14 children. This is a duplex with a front unit and back unit. Child care is located in the back unit. Child care is conducted in the living room, bedroom 1 and bedroom 2. Dining room and kitchen area are only used for eating. LPAs observed a safety gate between the living room and kitchen area. The bathroom that children use was inspected and observed. Licensee confirmed the following areas as OFF LIMITS: personal/office space located next to the full bathroom. Page 2 The backyard was observed and inspected. All electrical outlets were observed to be covered. LPAs reminded licensee to ensure all areas that have been designated as OFF LIMITS need to have doors closed when children are present. LPAs observed age appropriate toys and materials for children to use. Families access the day care room through the front of the home. Upon entry, LPAs entered the living room area, designated as day care space. Age appropriate materials such as toys and arts and craft materials were observed. Parent board was observed in the space with all the necessary posting . Bathroom that children use is located next to the bedrooms. LPAs observed and inspected the toilet, sink and bathroom area. LPAs reminded staff to ensure all toiletries are made inaccessible to the children in care and/or while children are present. Staff was informed that any changes to ages, hours and days of operation shall be submitted to the department via signed LIC 279, for approval prior to initiation of changes. Kitchen was observed and inspected. Knives and sharp objects were observed inaccessible to the children in care. Under the sink cabinet was observed and inspected. Staff confirmed that cleaning solutions and detergents are kept in the top cabinet in the kitchen, inaccessible to the children in care. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Licensee confirmed that the home is open to take in children that need incidental medical services. Staff confirmed that facility does not have anyone that needs incidental services. LPAs observed an allergy list in the kitchen area. A working fire extinguisher was observed outside the kitchen area and outside the bathroom. LPAs reminded staff that fire extinguishers need to be service annually and proof of such service needs to be available for LPA’s review. Fire drills and earthquake drills are completed at the home. LPAs reviewed drill log posted on the parent board. Page 3 Home provides all meals and snacks. LPAs discussed the importance of maintaining a system where allergies and food restrictions are noted. LPAs encouraged licensee to contact their local resource and referral agency, Crystal Stairs, to inquire about the different resources and professional development opportunities available. Adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort were observed in the space. The home has a working telephone service and LPAs confirmed the phone number and email address. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained during today’s inspection. Proof of Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First Aid was observed. Staff present today have a valid Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First certification. Mandated Reporter Training Certificate was reviewed for both staff members present. LPAs reviewed 6 children’s file and observed files to be complete with all the necessary Community Care Licensing forms. Facility representative 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 LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative 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 facility representative of the importance of checking for and removing any 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. Page 4 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/ . Facility representative 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. 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 given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with facility representative Denise Tello