Routine inspection·August 5, 2025

On 8/5/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Ali conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. The LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry by the assistant, Kenia Gonzalez at 1:10pm. Upon entry to the facility, the LPA observe 8 daycare children (plus one child of licensee that is 12 years old that does not count towards ratio). Of the 8 daycare children, LPA observed three of the children napping and six children watching television/playing on tablets. The house was calm. Assistant Veronica Lima arrived at 1:17pm. Assistant Kenia informed LPA that Licensee was picking up children and would return soon. Licensee arrived at home at 1:31pm with five children (plus her child age 13 which does not count toward ratio). The Licensee guided the LPA on a tour of the home. Licensee's facility child roster (LIC 9040) is current however not filled out completely. There are no IMS children. The operational childcare hours are Monday through Sunday for 4:30am-10:30pm. This is a large capacity licensed home. Staffing Ration and Capacity: This is a two-story family home. There is a living room, dining room, den, kitchen, garage, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and backyard. The off-limits areas are the upstairs (3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms), and garage. There are bodies of water on premises. Per the Licensee, there is no smoking and no weapons on the premises. Physical Plant: The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. The daycare areas (on-limits) are downstairs only; bathroom, living room, dining room, den, and backyard. Licensee does provide food for the children (breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner). Licensee is part of food program. Per Licensee, the children can bring packed lunches however they don\342\200\231t. Those lunchboxes that don\342\200\231t have ice packs are placed in the refrigerator for the children in care. Licensee provides food and water for all children. There are no window cords in the daycare area. LPA observed an infant table that seats 8 infants, television mounted on the wall, and table that seat 6 children. There is a fireplace that has a cover on it with a play kitchen station in front of fireplace. In the den, LPA observed a changing station table and 1 crib, and 3 cots. There are age-appropriate toys and equipment on the premises. Napping: Children are provided napping when needed. Licensee provides napping materials, mats, cots, and blankets. LPA observed in daycare room (living room and dining room) 3 play yards, 1 crib, and 1 cot. Transportation: The licensee does provide transportation. LPA verified that driver\342\200\231s licenses, car registration, and car insurance are all valid. Kitchen: Knives and an electric screwdriver were observed to be on top of refrigerator inaccessible to children. First top drawer to the left of stove has sharp items and has a safety latch on it, making it inaccessible to children. Medication is kept in the hallway closet with safety latch on door inaccessible to children by safety gate. Licensee reports that there are no children on medication. Cleaning supplies and chemicals are kept in the inaccessible to children in the hallway closet with medication. LPA observed that the ceiling has a whole in it near the light fixture. Licensee taped up the hole during inspection. Licensee stated she will patch the hole. Per Licensee, there are no children with allergies at this time. Fire Extinguisher: The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green and in located on the wall next to backyard exit doors. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were found to be in compliance per Fire Marshall Standards. Licensee states the fire marshal come when she became a large facility in 2021. The inspector has not come since then. Fire and Disaster drills are conducted at least every six-months, last drills were recorded in 7/7/25 for Earthquake/Disaster and Fire Drill. The First Aid kits (3) included a temperature thermometer, tweezer, scissors, gauzes, and cleansing pads/solution was observed to be complete and inaccessible to children kept in hallway closet near kitchen. LPA observed home kit life vac to assist children when choking. Bathroom: The daycare bathroom is located in the hallway near front door entrance. There is 1 sink and 1 toilet. Bathroom is in good repair. Outdoor Space Activity: The outdoor area is the backyard. LPA observed three tricycles. Two of the tricycles handlebar covers need to be replaced. LPA observed several play equipment\342\200\231s for younger children. The back yard is free of broken toys/furniture & equipment, and other sharp items. LPA observed the left side fence to have a gap big enough for LPA to fit her hand through it. Licensee stated she will fix the fence. Records/Documentation: LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 126, records to be maintained at the facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and parent board. LPA reviewed 3 employee files. Licensee was unable to provide a valid Pediatric CPR/First Aid training. Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter Training Certificate expires 6/20/27. Licensee file is not complete. Both assistants do not have valid first aid certification. One assistant does not have a valid CPR. Children\342\200\231s records files are complete. LPA reviewed 6 child files. Licensee had all the required posted documents: Facility License (LIC 203A, Notice of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148). Criminal Record Clearance - Family Child Care Homes 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. Safe Sleep - Family Child Care Homes 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. 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/ . MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Family Child Care Homes Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Megan\342\200\231s Law - 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. Deficiencies Cited: (See LIC 809D). The following one Type B deficiencies are being cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Brenda Colmenero.