Routine inspection (3-year)·February 5, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley conducted an Unannounced Required \342\200\223 3 Year inspection to the above facility. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee Louella Ford who allowed LPA entrance into the facility. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and shortly after met with Co-Licensee Kenneth Ford. The home is Licensed for a Large Family Day Care with a Capacity of 14. Hours of operation are: 7 days a week: Monday - Sunday 12am-11:59pm. "Overnight Care" means care being provided to children anytime between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. Care provided during the day and overnight combined shall not exceed 24 hours from the time the child entered care. Adults in the home were discussed and all have criminal record clearance. Also, present Licensee\342\200\231s Assistant Staff #3. There was were 1 children present with the staff assistant when LPA Calderon arrived. Licensee states that there are currently 9 children enrolled, The children's roster was reviewed and is current. This is a two-story home which consists of five bedrooms and two bathrooms, Laundry Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, Family Room, and converted garage / drive way, front yard, side yard, back yard. On limits: 1 Bathroom (located down the hallway towards rear of home), converted garage as Daycare Activity Space (located to the rear and right of the home), and Family Room (located in the rear of the home next to Daycare Space) and the side yard and drive way. Off limits: front of the home which includes: Kitchen, Living Room, Laundry Room, Dining Room, Bedrooms 1, 2, and 3, and 1 Bathroom ; as well as all upstairs is off limits which includes rest of bedrooms 4 & 5, and the back yard. All areas identified on the facility sketch as accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for the safety of the children - facility uses portable fans, Ac Wall unit, ceiling fans and portable heaters, LPA informed Licensee when using portable devices to have them in an inaccessible area from the children for safety. There is a working telephone maintained in the home. Per Licensees no pets in the home. Per Licensees do not provide transportation at this time. Per licensee L.Ford currently no children are being administered medication at the day care home. Per Licensee L.Ford and K.Ford, no guns and ammunition stored in the home; LPA did not observe any during facility tour. LPA Calderon conducted tour of the facility alongside L.Ford. LPA observed required postings (Pub Notification Parent Rights form, License and Emergency Disaster Drill), and LPA Calderon provided Earthquake Preparedness form to post in the garage (primary day care room). Disaster drill log was available during today\342\200\231s inspection, last disaster drill conducted on 01/24/2026, LPA reminded Licensee to conduct every 6 months. Fire extinguisher was observed and a receipt of purchase within one year was observed, dated 1/29/2026. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found operable. There is a baby gate at foot of steps blocking the areas of the mid - front of the home and leading to the staircase; although children can use the bathroom in the hallway area. The staircase was observed with no baby gate at the bottom of the staircase and there was child under 5 years old present Child #1, consultation provided. LPA Calderon reminded Licensees: Where children are less than five years old are in care, stairs shall be fenced or barricaded. LPA reminded Licensees - converted garage is only to be used for Daycare Activity Space and cannot be used for napping or eating if not permitted and approved by the City. LPA observed infant napping equipment in the family room; two play yards with firm mattress and fitted sheets. Licensees stated at this time do not have infants in care. At approximately 2:15pm two additional children arrived at the facility. During the tour, LPA observed to barricaded fireplaces located in the dining room and family room. LPA observed the Laundry Room that was observed locked, in the laundry room there is a cabinet that has cleaning compounds / solutions and detergents. Per Licensee L.Ford, facility has no poisons stored in the home, LPA reminded Licensees when poisons are brought in the home must maintain poisons not only inaccessible but locked for safety of the children. LPA observed the kitchen area. Kitchen door is maintained locked, LPA observed a chime ringer with an audible message indicating when someone enters the kitchen area used for safety measures. Knives are observed in the stove warmer. LPA reminded Licensees when children bring food from the home food must be labeled with child's name, and stored properly. LPA observed restroom children use in the hallway area - observed clean, operable and no hazards items observed. LPA observed the outdoor areas - children primary use the use the side yard and the drive way area, and on occasions per Licensee L.Ford uses the front yard, these yards are closed off and have a gate/fence. Back yard was observed with a locked door and if off limits to the children, back yard has a locked shed and there are hazardous materials that is not accessible to the children in care. The facility premises- all yards observed to be free of bodies of water. LPA Calderon observed age appropriate materials, furniture, equipment and toys for children in care. For children that show signs of illness and waiting for picked up by authorized Guardian must be separated from other children, the facility will use on limit room that is not occupied by other children; either the day care room or the family room. LPA Calderon reminded Licensees -Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours with baby safety knobs, latches or kept locked. LPA reminded Licensees No smoking - prohibited in day care homes and NO infant walkers, NO Johnny jumpers, NO saucer chairs, NO incline sleepers (gliders) and any other item that falls into that category are not to be permitted in the facility. Records were reviewed - Licensee K.Ford had required documentation's in file; has Red Cross Child / Infant cpr and first aid expires 12/15/2027/ Mandated reporter expires 5/28/2027/ decline flu statement in file. Licensee L.Ford has Red Cross Child / Infant cpr and first aid expires 12/15/2027/ Mandated reporter expires 5/28/2027/ decline flu statement in file. Facility has a staff assistant- Staff #3 has Red Cross Child / Infant cpr and first aid expires 12/15/2027/ Mandated reporter expires 5/28/2027 / MMR / TDAP/ TB records in file and decline flu statement. Home uses LIC282 Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance. During today's visit LPA Calderon printed out a New Current License - no changes to the License were conducted. 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 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 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 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. Based on today\342\200\231s visit, Per California Code of Regulations Title 22 facility was found to be in compliance and no deficiencies cited. 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee LOUELLA FORD.