Routine inspection·June 10, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Cynthia Reyes conducted an unannounced annual inspection in English, for the purpose of inspecting the facility to ensure the health and safety standards as required by the regulations governing childcare homes are met. LPA met with licensee Lorena Martin. A copy of the Entrance Checklist for Child Care homes form (LIC 126) was provided. Per licensee, operating hours are 23 hours Monday to Sunday. Family members residing in the home, are 2 adults and 0 children. LPA observed 3 children in the home on this date and observed 14 children of this day care next door at an unlicensed home with 1 assistant. Licensee stated she uses both homes to care for the children. Areas used by children were inspected as follows: Living room, dining room, 1 bedroom, 1 bath room, converted Garage (day care room) front yard. Areas off limits include Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms (Office/master/1 other bedroom), 2 bathrooms (1 indoor other in back yard and back yard . **Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours** The Licensee does understand that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. Licensee has the License, Parent’s Rights poster and other required forms posted in the play room area where parents can pick up and drop off the children and documents are visible for all to see. LPA reviewed facility records for LIC 9040- Facility Roster and LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan. Licensee states that she provides food for children. Licensing staff advised that if children bring food from home, it should be properly labeled. Page 2 Cleaning supplies were observed in the kitchen locked. The home has electrical outlet covers. and a First Aid Kit is available. There are adequate age-appropriate toys, books, and games. There is weapons or firearm on the premises. There are NO Swimming pool, or other bodies of water , except for small water fountains with water in them in the off limit back yard. The back yard is adequately fenced with age-appropriate toys and play equipment. No fireplace is present. Licensee states that there are no poisons stored in the home and understands that all poisons must be lock, and made inaccessible to children. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the living room of the day care and other children will be away from the sick child in the play room. The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. There is telephone service via a cell phone that stays at the facility during operation hours. There is ventilation and heating. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications were observed to be inaccessible to children . The restroom that children use was observed to be safe and sanitary. Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home . LPA did not observe any objects that can pose a danger to children in care. The licensee was observed to not be operating within the license capacity limitations. Children’s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights, A current children’s roster was available and reviewed with 30 children enrolled as of this date. Licensee records were reviewed, LPA reviewed the LIC 508- Criminal Record Statement. Licensee & husband have required immunization documentation on file. Immunizations against measles and TDAP. TB clearance or risk assessment, Influenza is on file. LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse. Page 3 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/ . LPA Reyes observed the valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged, tag service date is 06/10/2025. Fire extinguisher needs to be serviced yearly. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide was tested by licensee and is operable . LPA advised that all small family day care homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every 6 months and a large day care is every 3 months, and document the date and time of each drill. Last drill conducted and documented on 06/06/2025 . Emergency Disaster Plan. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process , a survey will 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 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 Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process . Criminal Record Clearance : 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 advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation (within 24 hours by telephone call) and documented on the form LIC624B and submitted within 7 days by email, fax or mailed to the department. UIR Email: MPROincidentreports@dss.ca.gov Page 4 Licensee completed the Mandated Reporter Training AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – Implementation was discussed with Licensee. Website provided: http://mandatedreporterca.com . Infant Care: 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-andresources/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. Per licensee 2 OR 3 infants are enrolled at this time. Our Quarterly updates come out every 3 months they are also now in Spanish please log in to the CCLD website or you can email our advocates to have the quarterly updates send directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. All documents keep for 3 year s and keep copies of everything you mail/Email to the department. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Facility has does have transportation policy. The department has On Duty Workers available for questions Monday through Friday at (323) 981-3350 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Page 5 LPA advised the licensee how to access forms and regulations on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov Based on Licensing staff observations, interviews, and record review, there are Deficiencies being cited on this date. The following deficiency listed on the attached LIC 809-D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiency that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety. LPA provided consultation during this inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Lorena Martin, Licensee. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days During the exit interview Lorena Martin, Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. LPA, Cynthia Reyes informed Licensee Lorena Martin, that this report dated 06/10/2025 document(s) (4) Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety or personal rights of a children in care. Also, LPA, Reyes informed Licensee, to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 06/10/2025 that documents any Type A citation 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 this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC9224), or written statement, must be placed in the child’s file for verification.