Facility-requested visit·February 18, 2026

On 2/18/2026 at 9:15am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Devon Carus conducted a pre-licensing/ capacity increase inspection with applicants Bryan Garcia, and Maria Cristina Cruz-Mendoza . The purpose of this inspection is to ensure the standards for a Family Child Care Home are being met in accordance with California Title 22 Regulations and California Health and Safety Codes. Applicants are applying for a Large Family Child Care License with a maximum capacity of 14. Per the application, at this time, the ages the applicants wish to provide services for are children 4 months to 12 years old. The hours of operation will be Monday-Friday from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. Applicants were informed that any changes to ages, hours and days of operation shall be submitted to the department for approval prior to initiation of changes. Applicants will not be providing transportation regarding pickups or drop offs to or from any location. LPA toured the home inside and outside. The facility is a one-story house consisting of 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a living room, kitchen, dining area, and outdoor side yard area. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Applicant confirmed that there are no pets on the premises. The living room, bathroom #1, bedroom #1, dining room, and outdoor side yard area will be used for the daycare. Bedroom #2, and Bedroom #3 will be OFF-LIMITS. Parents will access the home through the front door. Once you enter the door, you will enter the main daycare area/ living room area. To the left in the living room is the dining room area. This area is separated from the kitchen by children\342\200\231s shelves with books and art supplies. Walking straight through the living room, you will enter a hallway containing bathroom #1 on the left side, and bedroom #1 past it on the left side. On the right side are bedroom #2 and bedroom #3 which will be locked during daycare hours. In the beginning of the hallway containing the bedrooms and restroom, the kitchen area is found on the left side. If you continue through the kitchen, you will find the door to access the outdoor side yard area. This area is an outdoor shaded area that has gates on either side of it and walls making it an adequate play area for children in care. LPA inspected the entire day care area and observed it to be clean, and orderly. LPA inspected the bedroom #1, bedroom #2, and bedroom #3 and observed them to be clean and orderly. LPA inspected the day care areas and observed age-appropriate toys and materials. Applicant confirmed children will nap in living room daycare area as well as bedroom #1 as a back up. Bedroom #1 will be used as an isolation area for ill children. The children will also eat in the dining area. Page 1 Next to the daycare space, bathroom #1 was observed. Children will use bathroom #1 during day care hours. A functioning toilet and sink were observed. LPA observed bathroom cabinets. LPA observed a cabinet with a child lock below the sink that contained cleaning supplies and additional bathroom supplies. Kitchen was observed and inspected. Refrigerator, stove, and counter space were observed and inspected. LPA observed a locked box mounted to the wall in the hallway where the first aid kit resides. LPA observed the kit with gauze, Band-Aids, Thermometer, and Ice Pack. LPA observed a working fire extinguisher (model 3A-40BC) mounted on the wall next to the first aid kit in the hallway. Knives and sharp objects were observed in a high cabinet to the left side of the kitchen sink making them inaccessible to children. LPA also observed cleaning supplies and toxins in a high cabinet in the kitchen near the door to the outdoor daycare area making them inaccessible to children in care. Applicant plans to provide snacks and meals for children in care. LPA discussed the importance of having policies in place to ensure that all who potentially help with care and supervision are aware of any dietary restrictions and/or allergies. LPA also encouraged applicants to contact their local Resource and Referral agency to inquire about any food programs & resources should they want to change their meal plan. Applicants do not own any firearms or weapons. Applicants and LPA tested carbon monoxide, and smoke detectors and are in working order. LPAs observed all electrical outlets in the home covered. Page 2 (0) corrections were needed during today\342\200\231s inspection. Exit interview was conducted with applicant Bryan Garcia, and Maria Cristina Cruz-Mendoza . Applicants were reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPA reviewed with applicant(s) 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. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant. PIN 22-05-CCP Page Eight LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant(s) and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep , as an additional resource. LPA also informed applicant 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. Page 3 On this date, 08/02/2024, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. Applicant(s) were informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Applicant(s) were made aware of The Child Care Advocate Program (CCAP) that is administered from within the Community Care Licensing Division. CCAP participates in many community activities and special projects to disseminate information on the State\342\200\231s licensing role, provide information to the public and parents on childcare licensing, and provide many other helpful resources to the licensees and the public. CCAP\342\200\231s direct contact information is as followed: Phone number: (916) 654-1541. Email Address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov Commencing September 1, 2016, SB 792, prohibits a person from being employed or volunteering at a childcare facility or family day care if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. LPA discussed the influenza waiver during the inspection. Beginning on January 1, 2018, AB 1207, requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors, and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. Website : www.mandatedreporterca.com . Licensee was reminded of their responsibility to report suspected child abuse. Applicant(s) were reminded that it is the applicants, as well as anyone who assists in providing care responsibility to know the regulations. Licensee was also encouraged to read the Child Care quarterly updates every season as they come out to stay informed of any changes or updates to statutes and regulations. Page 4 Applicants were advised that regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence licensed as a family childcare home during the hours of operation. Applicants were made aware that state law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers, and any other items that fall into that category. Applicant was also reminded that only children who are eating may be in highchairs and that car seats are utilized only for transportation. Applicants were also informed that the provider is required to wash hands after every diaper change and to never shake a baby to prevent the Shaken Baby Syndrome. In the absence of the licensee a qualified adult must be present supervising the children; a qualified adult is an individual who has a valid and current adult/infant CPR & Pediatric First Aid certification and a valid criminal record clearance associated to the facility license. A current roster of children (LIC 9040) enrolled must be available and maintained for a period of three years, even after children no longer are attending the facility. Annual fees must be paid promptly and by the due date or a late fee shall be assessed, and/or the License shall be terminated. (If paying by check please make sure to write facility number on check to ensure that payment is applied to your facility number) The fire extinguisher type 3A-40BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be checked, and batteries should be replaced. Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction and remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from home. Applicants must report any unusual incident or injuries to the Child Care Regional office by telephone within 24 hours and in writing within 7 days. Applicants were provided with LIC 624 as a reference. Page 5 Fire and safety drills must be performed every six months and documented for review by the Department. 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. LPA advised the applicants on how to access forms, regulations, and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. Page 6