Routine inspection·April 15, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Veronica Martinez Garza conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection at the above facility on 04/15/26 at 02:07 p.m. At approx. 02:12 p.m., LPA met with licensee Elifalet Gutierrez who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were 08 children present in the home; however, children not present are school age children and their schedules vary. Also present was assistant (A1). According to the licensee, 12 children are enrolled. Operation hours are Monday – Friday 05:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. Per licensee Elifalet, licensee Maria Gutierrez will be away from home for a week. This is a one-story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, den, family room, kitchen, front yard (fenced), garage, and backyard (fenced). According to the licensee, children use the living room (walkthrough), den, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, family room, and back yard. Family members residing in the home are 2 adults and 0 minors. According to the licensee, there are 3 cats on the premises. LPA toured all areas identified on the facility sketch used by children during this visit and were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. Tour began in the living room where LPA observed furniture and a dining room table with chairs. Children only walk through the living room to access the den, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, family room, and backyard. There is a well mounted child proof gate between the living room and den and is kept closed at all times. LPA toured the den and observed children napping on cots. Adjacent to the den there is 1 bedroom that is used during nap time, and the door is kept open. LPA observed 1 infant napping in a crib inside the bedroom while the door was open. There is a changing table and a rocking chair in the bedroom. Tour continued to the family room where LPA observed age-appropriate toys and materials for children. The children’s bathroom is located between the family room and hallway. LPA toured the children’s bathroom and observed it safe and in sanitary conditions. Page 1 of 4 The children’s bathroom has 2 doors which can be accessed from the family room or the hallway. The door leading to the hallway remains closed. According to the licensee, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, front yard, and garage are off-limits to children and were observed inaccessible. At 03:08 p.m., smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed to be operable. The valve on the required 3A40BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced 10/27/25, per the attached service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. The licensee has a first aid kit readily available. LPA observed the following required posted documentation in the den: Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form, LIC 610- Emergency Disaster Plan and PUB 269 California Child Passenger Safety Law. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months and document the date and time of each drill. Last drill conducted was on 03/27/26. Children’s roster was available for review during the inspection. Per licensee, food is provided to children in care. Licensee was advised that if food is brought from the children’s homes, all containers must be labeled with the child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. The facility has a working telephone, ventilation, and heating. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible to children. The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home and understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. Per the licensee, there are no firearms, weapons or bodies of water in the home. According to the licensee, children use the back yard for outdoor play. LPA observed adequate shade and age-appropriate play equipment. The back yard is completely fenced. LPA did not observe any objects that could be hazardous to children in care . LPA advised the licensee to check with the American Standard Testing Materials for Playground Guidelines and/or to use the manufactures recommendations for the playground equipment in efforts to be more in line with safety guidelines. Licensee understands that children should be supervised at all times. Children and staff records were reviewed. LPA observed 1 out of 12 children’s files had a blank LIC 995A on file. LPA provided a technical violation. Page 2 of 4 LPA observed that licensee Maria Gutierrez Mandated Reporter Training AB1207 expired on 04/06/26. LPA provided a technical violation. Children and staff names were documented on the LIC 811, and a copy was provided to the licensee during the inspection. AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers 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 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. 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 Elifalet Gutierrez confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. At this time, the facility is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no deficiencies being issued today. Page 3 of 4 A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Elifalet Gutierrez. 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 . Page 4 of 4