Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On April 15, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPAS) Calloway and Rajapakse made an unannounced inspection to the above facility. LPAS met with Licensee, who granted access. LPAS and Licensee toured the home inside and outside for an Annual Random inspection. The home is licensed for twelve to fourteen children. LPAS observed nine-day care children ages three months to five years old in active care with licensee and assistant during inspection. Daycare hours are 6:30 AM-5:30 PM. Monday through Friday. All adults working, residing, or volunteering in the facility have Criminal Record Clearance (DOJ/FBI) and Child Abuse Central Index Clearance and are associated with the facility license. Licensee stated that overnight care is not provided.
Physical Plant:
This is a two story four-bedroom, three-bathroom home with kitchen, dining room, family room, living room, laundry room, and garage. Childcare is provided: in living room upon entry. The day care area was gated from the front door and at the kitchen door. The children’s restroom is in the hallway on the right. It was observed to be clean, with soap, toilet paper, functioning sink and toilet. The cabinets were locked and there were no items accessible as hazards. The unused outlets in the home were covered and the blinds are cordless. LPAS observed toys, books, and furniture that were appropriately aged. There were mats and playpen for napping equipment. The home was inspected inside and outside for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, hazardous conditions.
The cleaning supplies are kept underneath the kitchen sink. The medicines are kept in the upstairs bedroom off limits. The windows are screened, free of bugs, cracks, and debris. There is a surveillance camera inside the day care area.
Licensee stated the camera is operable. The fireplace is inside the family room observed screened with a glass covering. The home has central air conditioning and heat.
The required postings were present on the parent wall. Licensee stated there is no landline phone, but an operable cell phone. The stairs were gated and the temperature inside the home was comfortable. The fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was full, and needle was inside the green area. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested as operable. LPAS observed an audible device and a single action door handle. Inside the Kitchen, the sharp knives and other sharp utensils were inside a drawer and on the counter unlocked. Licensee stated meals and snacks are provided and there are no known allergies. The refrigerator and freezer were both operable. The off limit inaccessible areas include: the garage, kitchen, all bedrooms and other bathrooms in the home, and the laundry room. LPAS reviewed and discussed with the Licensee the deficiency of disaster drills in the regulations. The Licensee stated they are aware why the deficiency is being cited.
Outside:
The backyard is completely fenced and locked. The fencing material was wrought iron and concrete block and in good condition. Licensee stated, there is one pet in the home that does not interact with the day care children. LPAS observed one small dog behind the gate on the stairs. Licensee stated there is a spa jacuzzi as a body of water on the premises; LPAS did observe the spa near the back side fence it was covered and locked and had a metal safety bar across the top that was not moveable. There is a shaded rest area with tables and chairs. The air conditioning (AC) unit in the yard was observed not covered. Licensee stated the neighboring home on the right has an in-ground swimming pool as a body of water. The fencing in between the homes is concrete block and observed sturdy and at least 6 ft. high.
Other Review:
Fire and earthquake drills were reviewed. The fire drill was conducted: 3/16/26 and the earthquake drill was not conducted. Licensee stated they were doing the drill, but they did not document it onto a log. The child and parent roster is current and complete with all required information. Licensee stated there are no weapons or firearms on the premises, LPAS did not observe any.
The mandated reporter training was viewed. CPR/First Aid (Exp: 3/2028), and immunizations were available and viewed. LPAS viewed staff and children’s files. The Licensee stated transportation is not provided and there is a first aid kit inside the home. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy and Safe Sleep regulations were discussed. LPAS discussed the LIC 126 form with the Licensee.
The following was discussed with the Licensee:
Maintain capacity and transparency per posted parent rights, Roster requirements (keep updated information always and maintain information for three years), Documentation for disaster drills (fire and earthquake drill are conducted every six months). Maintain mandatory forms, signed, for the children’s/staff files, know the updated Safe Sleep regulations. Know your role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter. Supervision is required for children in care. If food is brought in, it is properly labeled and check food expiration periodically. Licensee is responsible for knowing the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility provides care per day. If day care is inactive for an extended period, you may notify Licensing. Inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. If the phone number is changed, or someone moves in or out of the home, licensing must be notified. Rooms inside the facility that were noted as off limits cannot be changed prior to notifying licensing.
Regulations prohibit the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and areas of the day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy rocker seats, exer saucers, bassinettes, and any other items that fall into that category. Safe Sleep regulations: require infants sleeping on their back unless specified with LIC 9227 form, no blankets, toys, or pacifiers attached to their clothing and Licensee will observe infants every fifteen (15) minutes and maintain a napping log.
The 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 Childcare 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.
Type A deficiency:
Type A deficiency shall be posted for 30 consecutive days along with the Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213 form) and posted during hours of operation, as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Licensee shall provide a copy of any Type A deficiency to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of the Type A report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224) this form must be placed in each of the children’s files for verification of the Type A deficiency. Failure to do so will result in a civil penalty being assessed.
=Licensee is advised to visit:
www.shotsforschool.org
for Immunization information.
=Licensee was informed of their responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse (LIC 9108), 1-800-827-8724/760-243-6640. 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.
=Family Child Care Providers (Disaster Planning information):
https://cccld.childcarevideos.org/family-child-care-providers/disaster-planning-and-fire-safety/
=Child Care Advocates information:
www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov
=Child Care Videos:
https://ccld.childcarevideos.org
=Licensee advised to visit the CCLD website (
www.ccld.ca.gov
) to obtain updates of courses and updates/changes to the regulations.
=Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department prior to providing the IMS. 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:
http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
.
=LPAS 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. LPAS 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.
=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
.
=Lead Poisoning: For more information, view PUB 515 and go to the California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch’s website at
www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb,or
call them at (510) 620-5600.
Reminder:
The CCLD On Duty Worker is available: Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, at (661) 202-3318 for questions, information, and Unusual Incident Reporting. Once the incident is reported within twenty-four (24) hours via telephone, follow up with a written report (LIC 624B form) via email to: unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov.
or
via fax to: (661) 202-3810 within seven days of reporting.
There are deficiencies cited during this inspection. See LIC 809D pages attached to this report.
An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was read, and a Notice of Site Visit, and Appeal Rights were given to Christina Boktor, Licensee during the inspection. A Notice of Site Visit must
remain posted for thirty (30) consecutive days. Failure to maintain the posting may result in $100 civil penalty.