Routine inspection·November 24, 2025

On November 24, 2025, at 8:50 A.M., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joselito L. Del Mundo conducted an unannounced annual inspection at Bonifacio and Oros Family Child Care Home to assess its ability to meet compliance with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, Health, and Safety requirements. LPA rang the doorbell, and Alma Bonifacio opened the door. LPA was granted access to the facility. Upon entering, LPA observed 3 children (licensee\342\200\231s two children and one day care child) and the co-licensee, Edgardo Oros, in the facility. LPA Del Mundo stated the reason for the inspection. The LPA provided copies of the LIC 126 Entrance Checklist Form. Licensee guided the analyst on a tour of the day care areas. The day care takes place in the following areas of the home: living room (main child care room), dining room, bathroom #1, and backyard. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed with the applicant. Licensing fees current. Licensees state the day care hours of operation are 23 hours, 7 days a week. Currently living in the home is the licensee licensee\342\200\231s spouse, and three minor children (10, 5, and 2). Licensees provide transportation to children in care depending on parents\342\200\231 need. Licensee were made aware to have a current driver\342\200\231s license, vehicle registration, and car insurance when transporting children in care. Based on the facility roster, the licensee has six children enrolled in day care. At 10:04 A.M., one child was dropped off at the facility. 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 Pg 2 hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are in operable condition (tested at 10:04 A.M.). The facility has a 2-A:10-B:C type of fire extinguisher. Licensee stated that she does not own firearms, and no one smokes in the facility. The kitchen is off-limits, and it has a child safety baby gate. LPA observed cleaning products stored inside the kitchen cabinets under the sink, and the cabinets have child safety lock. Knives are stored in the upper kitchen cabinets with child safety lock. LPA also observed household medications inside the closet next to the entrance door. Per licensee, no medications are provided to children in care. Licensees are members of a food program, and they provide meals and snacks to children in care. The facility is a one-story house. There is a fireplace near the dining area, and it is covered with a glass door, and it is blocked by an iron fence. The home has central heating and air conditioning units. Based on records review, the fire/earthquake drills were conducted October 30, 2025, at 11:45 A.M. Licensee was advised to conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every 6 months. LPA observed safe and age-appropriate toys, small tables and chairs, cubbies, highchairs, playpen, kitchen set toy, cash register toy, toy cars, manipulative toys, dramatic play toys, highchairs, books, television, and other toys in the facility. LPA observed 5 sleeping cots inside the closet by the entrance of the facility. Licensees have first aid kit placed on top of the cubbies. Licensees were advised to put child safety plugs in the electrical outlets in bedroom #1. The licensee was advised that baby bouncers, saucer chairs, or any recalled and or banned toys or sleep/ play equipment are prohibited on the premises. Licensee is advised to check for fixture, furniture and equipment that have been banned or recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Bathroom: Toilet, sink and faucet were clean and operable. LPA did not observe razors and/or sharp objects, mouthwash, medications, perfumes, air freshener, nail polish and nail remover that will pose a health and safety risk to children in care. LPA observed a potty-training seat, trash bin, and step stool in the bathroom. The bathroom cabinets have child safety lock. LPA also observed shampoo inside the bathroom cabinets with child safety latch. Pg 3 Licensees stated that when a child shows signs of illness, the child is separated from other children in the corner of dining area of the facility. Child will sit on the bench and parents will be contacted. Pets: Per licensee, there is one dog that is in the garage. Backyard: The facility has no body of water in the backyard. LPA did not observe body of water in the backyard . The backyard has a covered patio. LPA observed swing sets, seesaw, slides, toy houses, rideable toy cars, basketball hoops, and other play equipment in the backyard. At the time of inspection, Licensees were aware of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing on the day of the incident and/or 24 hours of incident by telephone, fax and/or in writing to the Department. Licensee is familiar with the Unusual Incident Report form, LIC624B. The report on unusual incident/injuries can also be emailed to unusualIncidentreport@dss.ca.gov Review of records to be maintained: LPA reviewed with licensee 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. LPA reviewed two children\342\200\231s files, licensee, and co-licensee\342\200\231s files. Based on records review, children\342\200\231s files are complete. The licensees have current mandated reporter training and pediatric First Aid/CPR training. Licensee have completed immunizations against Pertussis and Measles. However, the co-licensee, Edgardo Oros, does not show the immunization records against Measles. The licensees have TB clearance on file. The co-licensee was advised to include Measles immunization in the file. Licensees and other adults living in the home have received criminal record clearance. The following was discussed with the licensee: Mandatory licensing forms such as 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 in the family child care home; Requirements to conduct fire and disaster drills once every six months and record it; Role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed; The applicant was reminded that 100% supervision is required Pg 5 Spanish. Please log in to the CCLD website, or you can email our advocates to have the quarterly updates sent directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov The licensees were advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days whenever a licensing inspection is conducted. If a Type A deficiency is cited, a copy of the licensing report must also be posted for 30 days. The same report must be provided to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months & licensee must obtain a signed Acknowledgement of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) from parent/guardian & place it in each child's file. Copies of the reports must be provided to each parent when a Type A violation is cited along with the Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Reports LIC 9224. If these requirements are not met, civil penalties per violation will be assessed. Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) 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. Applicants must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com . Prior to making alterations or additions to a family childcare home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changes, including, but not limited to, the following: Conversion of a garage (either attached or detached) into a "childcare" room; Room additions to the family childcare home. Any change from an area of the family childcare home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care. The licensee shall provide the Department with a copy of an inspection report when an inspection is required by the local building inspector as a result of the alteration, addition, or construction. Lead Flyer Requirement Health and Safety Code 1596.7996 mandated that effective January 1, 2019, CCC's and FCCH's are required to provide parents and guardians of children enrolling or reenrolling in care with written information on the risks and effects of lead exposure, blood lead testing requirements and recommendations, and options for locations of affordable blood lead tests as specified. A Lead Poisoning Facts Flyer was created, in partnership with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), to satisfy Pg 6 this requirement. The applicant was advised it is her responsibility to visit the department's website to access licensing forms, Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs): www.ccld.ca.gov 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 them by email to: inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the CCLD website at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . The Licensees 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. The Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. No deficiencies were cited during this visit. However, technical advisory was issued during this visit. An exit Interview and discussion of observations were conducted with the licensee. During the exit interview the licensees, Alma Bonifacio and Edgardo Oros, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Notice of Site Visit: A Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213 was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. A copy of this Report was reviewed, and Appeal Rights were also provided to Licensees, Alma Bonifacio and Edgardo Oros. Pg 4 at all times to children in care; Applicant was made aware that it is her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care; Licensing must have the facility\342\200\231s phone number at all times; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified; Regulation prohibits the smoking of any kind during the operation of the day care. The regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers, and any other items that fall into that category. Licensees were reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensees 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 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 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. 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 Licensees were advised to visit the CCL website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) to obtain updates on courses and updates/changes to the regulations. Our Quarterly updates come out every 3 months and are also in