Routine inspection·February 19, 2026

On February 19, 2026, at 2:39 P.M., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joselito L. Del Mundo conducted an unannounced annual inspection at Gomez-Castillejos Family Child Care Home to assess its ability to meet compliance with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, Health, and Safety requirements. LPA met with the licensee, Monica Gomez-Castillejos. LPA Del Mundo stated the reason for the inspection. LPA was granted access to the facility. The LPA provided copies of the LIC 126 Entrance Checklist Form to the licensee. The off-limits areas of the home are bedrooms #2, and #3, bathroom #2, kitchen, family room, garage, and backyard. During this visit, LPA observed 2 dogs in the facility. Per licensee, the dogs are vaccinated. 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, bedroom #1, dining area, and bathroom #1. Licensing fees are current. Licensee states the day care hours of operation are 23 hours, seven days a week. Currently living in the home are the licensee and one adult. Licensee is currently providing transportation to children in care. Licensee was made aware to have a current driver\342\200\231s license, vehicle registration, and insurance when transporting children in care. During this visit, LPA observed one child with the licensee providing care and supervision. 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 smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are in operable conditions (checked at 2:39 P.M.). The facility has a 2-A:10-B:C type of fire extinguisher. Licensee stated that she owns no firearms, and no one smokes in the facility. LPA observed cleaning products are stored in the lower kitchen cabinets under the sink, and the cabinets have child safety lock. Licensee also stated that other cleaning products are inside the garage (off-limits). Knives and other sharp items are stored inside the kitchen drawer with child safety lock. Per licensee, household medications are stored in the licensee\342\200\231s room where children do not have any access. Licensee Pg 2 stated that licensee is a member of a food program and that licensee provides meals and afternoon snacks to children in care. The facility is a one-story house . There is a fireplace in the living room of the facility, and it is covered with half inch thick wood. The home has central heating and air conditioning units. LPA observed tables, chairs, television, cubbies, bookrack, kitchen set and cash register toys, books, other toys, and a fireplace. The outlets are covered. Licensee has first aid kit box stored inside bedroom #1. LPA also observed an emergency bag that contains emergency supplies. The emergency bag is located on top of the open storage shelves. LPA observed electrical outlets are covered with a safety plastic plug to prevent access by children in care. Bathroom: Toilet, sink, and faucet were clean and operable. LPA did not observe razors and/or sharp objects, shampoos, mouthwash, medications, perfumes, air freshener, nail polish and nail remover that will pose a health and safety risk to children in care. Licensee stated that when a child shows signs of illness, the child is separated from other children in bedroom #1 of the facility. Outdoor: Licensee stated that there is no body of water on the premises. During this inspection, LPA did not observe body of water on the premises. The backyard is off limits to children in care. The backyard is made partly of concrete and grass. Licensee stated that licensee is preparing the backyard so it can be used for outdoor activities. LPA advised the licensee to notify the Department and to send an updated facility sketch once the backyard is ready for outdoor play. At the time of inspection, Licensee is 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 four children\342\200\231s files, licensee, and assistant\342\200\231s files. Based on records review, children\342\200\231s files are complete. Licensee and assistants have current mandated reporter training and CPR/First Aid training certificates. Licensee and assistant #2 have completed the immunizations against Pertussis and Measles. Licensee has TB skin test on file. Licensee stated that the assistants come to the day care only when needed by the Pg 3 licensee. Based on records review, assistant #1 and assistant # #2 do not have TB clearance/skin test and LIC9052 Employee Rights on file. Also, assistant #1 does not have Pertussis vaccination. The licensee was advised to send copies of the missing documents to LPA via email. Based on records review, the fire/earthquake drills were conducted last December 1, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. Based on the facility roster, the licensee has four children enrolled in the facility. Licensee and other adults living in the home have received criminal record clearance. The following was discussed with the licensee: The licensee was reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care. The licensee was made aware that it is his/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. 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. Licensee was advised to check for fixture, furniture and equipment that have been banned or recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. 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. 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-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 Pg 4 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/ . Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) to obtain updates on courses and updates/changes to the regulations. 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 licensee was informed that the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com . New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. 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 this requirement. Pg 5 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 . 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 the licensee Monica Gomez-Castillejos, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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 inspection. However, Technical Violations and Technical Advisory were issued during this visit. An exit Interview and discussion of observations were conducted with the licensee. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Monica Gomez-Castillejos.