Routine inspection·August 26, 2025

On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanna Cha met with licensee Miroslava Cortez and licensee Letitia Cortez. The purpose of the visit was to conduct an unannounced Annual/Random inspection of the facility. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection to the licensees. LPA and licensees toured the facility. At time of arrival, licensees were providing care and supervision to two infants, one preschool-aged child, and two school-aged children. The current days and hours of operation are Mondays through Fridays from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. Physical Plant/Indoor/Children\342\200\231s Area: This is a two-story-family home. There is a living room, dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms, two restrooms, a family room, and a back yard. Main care is provided in the family room referred to as the childcare play area. The off-limit areas are the entire second floor with bedrooms #4 and second restroom (LPA observed a child safety gate at the bottom of the stairs). LPA inspected the indoor/children\342\200\231s area for safety, cleanliness and good repair. Per LPA observation, fireplace is screened and barricaded with child safety gate. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and play equipment, a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed a fire extinguisher, fully green. There is a designated area for the ill children as necessary. Bathroom: The children utilize the restroom down the hallway to the right from the entrance of the home. LPA observed childcare bathroom to be in safe and operating condition. Toilet and faucet are in good operable condition. LPA reminded licensee to keep shampoos, mouthwash, razors, toothpaste, and other hazardous items inaccessible to children. Continued on 809-C Kitchen: LPA inspected the kitchen for safety, sanitation, and good repair. Per LPA observation, knives and sharp items are stored in kitchen cabinet. The kitchen is made inaccessible to children in care with a child safety gate. Licensees participate in the food program. Licensee provides breakfast, snack, and lunch. Outdoor/Children\342\200\231s Play Area: Children utilize the back yard for outdoor play. The back yard is enclosed. LPA inspected for safety, cleanliness, good repair, age-appropriate toys/equipment, and shady areas. Pools/Spa/Bodies of Water: Per licensee and LPA observation, there are no pools/bodies of water on the premises. Other: First Aid Kit was observed. Per Licensee, there is no smoking in the home. Per recorded documentation, Fire/Disaster drill last completed 06/20/2025. Electrical outlets made inaccessible. There is a working telephone (cell phone). Poisons and cleaning products made inaccessible to children (in off-limits kitchen). Per licensee, there are no weapons/firearms on the premises. File Review: LPA reviewed two children files which included all required documents. LPA reviewed two Licensee files which included all required documentation. Licensee CPR/FA expires 07/2027. Postings: Notice of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), Facility License (LIC 203) Documents Provided: Safe Sleep Regulations 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 . Continued on 809-C 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. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. The Licensee shall permit the Department to inspect the family childcare home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of family child care laws or regulations. Also, to enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation. Licensee advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report (LIC624B) when submitting a report to the department at: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov . A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven (7) days following the occurrence of any events specified above. 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. Continued on 809-C Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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/ . Licensee 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. During the exit interview, licensee Miroslava Cortez and licensee Letitia Cortez confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders residing in the facility. During this inspection, LPA Cha did not observe any Title 22 deficiencies. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Miroslava Cortez and licensee Letitia Cortez, along with Appeal Rights.