Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On
6/10/2025
, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Heath conducted an unannounced annual inspection at Adeniran Family Child Care. Upon arrival, LPA Heath was greeted by the licensee, Adrianne Adeniran, who provided a tour of the facility. The home is occupied by 1 adult (the licensee), the licensee’s daughter (17 years old), and 11 licensee's 11-month-old grandson, who was present during the inspection. The operational childcare hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 5:30 pm. There are currently no children enrolled at the facility. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed, and the licensee confirmed that no children currently require IMS.
The home is set up as follows:
This is a two-story house with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a living room, a dining room, den/classroom, kitchen, a formal dining room, a laundry room area, and a garage. No pool, spa, or body of water is on the premises. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, and ventilation. It has central heating and air conditioning, and all windows have screens free of cracks, bugs, and debris.
Main Area:
The living room, family room, bedroom #1, and dining room are for childcare. Children can access the kitchen and backyard (the backyard is temporarily inaccessible to children until August 2025). The licensee has just had her facility's carpet redone, so not all the furniture is set up.
Living Room:
LPA observed age-appropriate toys and furniture in the designated childcare areas.
Children's Bathroom (#1):
The children’s bathroom is
near the kitchen
. LPA observed that the toilet and faucets are clean and operable. The bathroom was found to be clear of any hazardous items.
Kitchen:
The kitchen was inspected for safety, and it was noted that hazardous items were kept out of children's reach with child safety latches. Sharp utensils, poisons, and medications are kept out of the reach of children, and sharp knives are stored in a locked kitchen drawer. Several safety latches are broken. Several medications were found in the refrigerator.
Backyard (Declaration):
The backyard was inspected. The children will use the outside backyard for outdoor play after August 2025. The backyard is gated all around. The outdoor play area was observed to be free of hazards and loose and sharp parts. LPA observed a grass and concrete area for active play.
Off-limits areas include the four upstairs bedrooms, two upstairs bathrooms, laundry area, outdoor play area, and garage, which are made inaccessible by safety knobs/locks and a baby gate.
Additional Information:
Bodies of water:
According to the licensee, there were no bodies of water in the home. During the inspection, the AC/Heating Unit was observed.
The AC/Heating Unit is located on the right side of the house and is accessible to children.
All unused electrical outlets are properly plugged and inaccessible to children. A required fire extinguisher (2A10BC), located under the kitchen sink, was observed in the green range and is inaccessible to children. It meets the standards set by the State Fire Marshal. In the living room, a fireplace with mirror glass doors was screened correctly and is also inaccessible to children. Hanging window blind cords were noted to be out of reach of children.
In case of illness, the licensee stated that children will be isolated in the dining room. Some medications are stored in an off-limits bedroom, and detergents and cleaning supplies are kept in a cabinet under the kitchen sink. The licensee will need to secure the safety latch to prevent it from being accessible to children. Children will nap in the designated permitted garage area under the supervision of adults. LPA observed 6 cots stored in the closet. The licensee confirmed that overnight care is
not currently provided
. No pets were observed on the premises.
The facility offers working phone service via both landline and cell phone. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operable. However, during the inspection, LPA did not observe barricades for the stairs in this two-story home (No child). The first aid kit, located in a key-locked closet, was observed to be complete and inaccessible to children. The licensee provides transportation and holds a valid California driver’s license, as well as vehicle insurance and registration.
Documentation Review:
Child Files:
LPA reviewed 0 children's records. The last time the facility had children enroll was 2023.
Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) and Sleeping Log:
The licensee’s grandchild (11 months) will need to have LIC 9227 forms, and their sleeping logs must be in place according to the Safe Sleep Regulation. No staff at this time.
Immunization Records:
The licensee and
her assistant
have up-to-date immunizations for MMR and DTaP, and both have submitted written statements declining the influenza vaccine.
CPR/First Aid:
LPA verified that the licensee holds current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications, which
expire on
Mandated Reporter Training:
The licensee and her assistant completed the online mandated reporter training at
www.mandatedreporterca.com
, which
expires on 10/2025
.
Facility Fees:
According to the Licensing Information System, the annual facility fees are up to date.
Fire/Disaster Drill:
The licensee conducts fire and disaster drills every six months, with the last drill documented on October 10, 2023 (the Last year with children in childcare).
Documentation:
No current documentation of earthquake or fire drills was observed during this inspection.
Required Postings:
LPA observed that the licensee has the Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Earthquake Preparedness, and Parents' Rights Poster displayed as needed.
The following information was discussed with the licensee
:
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the licensee [or facility representative] 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 the licensee [or facility representative] 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.
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Licensee [or 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.
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IF A FACILITY IS CURRENTLY PROVIDING IMS, USE AS FOLLOWS: This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed the storage of medication and equipment/supplies and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at:
https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/
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IF THERE IS NO CHILD AT THE FACILITY THAT CURRENTLY NEEDS IMS, USE AS FOLLOWS: 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/
.
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Centers and Family Child Care Homes Licensee [or 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.
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Family Child Care Homes During the exit interview, the LICENSEE ****, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
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Family Child Care Homes A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
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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 an email 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-carelicensing/
inspection-process
.
No deficiencies are being cited at this time.
An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the licensee the licensee, Adrianne Adeniran.