Routine inspection·December 16, 2025

Visit Conducted in Spanish On 12/16/2025 Licensing Program Analysts LPA(s) Mary Silva and Mariah Aguirre conducted an unannounced annual required inspection at the above facility. Licensing staff met with Licensee Lorena Martin to whom the reason for the inspection was explained, licensing staff were guided on a tour of the facility. There were 9 children present, 1 including 1 infant. Facility capacity is in compliance for a Large Family Child Care Home. Per licensee 26 children are currently enrolled. Hours of operation are Monday-Sunday 4:00 AM - 5:00 AM. Licensee services children 0-12 years old. The Entrance Checklist LIC 126, was provided to the Licensee during this visit. This is a one story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, daycare room, learning room located in the back yard, attached garage, fenced front yard and fenced backyard. Currently residing in the home are 2 adults (criminal record clearance on file) and no minor children. There was a total of 4 adults present during this inspection, licensee, licensee’s spouse and 2 assistants. Areas accessible to children were inspected as follows : kitchen, living room, dining room, daycare room located between the kitchen and dining area, bedroom #1, bedroom #2 and bedroom #3, bathroom #1 located in the hallway, fenced front, fenced back yard, and learning room with bathroom #2 located in the back yard and fenced backyard. Areas off limits include : bedroom #4, and bathroom #3. Page 1 of 4 LPA observed the following required posted documentation in the main entry way of the facility: Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. LPA reviewed facility records for LIC 9040- Facility Roster(noted to be current), LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan. LPA observed disaster drill conducted 12/09/25. The home was observed to be clean and orderly, with central air and heating. Licensing staff observed the smoke detector and the carbon monoxide detector to be in operable condition. Licensing staff observed the valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged with a receipt dated 06/2025. Reminded licensee fire extinguisher should be serviced yearly. The home maintains telephone service via cell phone. There are toys and other age-appropriate material available for children in the daycare room and learning room. Licensee prepares breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for the children in care. Licensee transports children before school and afterschool. Licensee provides over night care as needed. Per licensee all bedrooms are used for napping. LPA(s) observed play yards and sleeping mats in the bedrooms and daycare room. Isolation area is designated in the living room for ill children to rest. Licensee states that there are no poisons stored in the home and understands that all poisons must be locked, to be made inaccessible to children. LPA observed a first aid kit in the daycare room. Knives were observed in the kitchen cabinet above the sink. Per licensee there are two weapons in the facility. Licensing staff observed the firearms locked with a combination in a safe and ammunition located in a different area. Licensing staff reminded licensee smoking is not allowed in the home. The Licensee uses the back and front yard for outdoor play. The outdoor play areas were observed to be fenced. Licensing staff observed that the outdoor yards have toys and other materials for children to play with. Licensing staff observed one dog(Chihuahua mix) in the facility. Reminded licensee pets must remain in off limits area during day care hours. Licensee states there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPA(s) did not observe any bodies of water during this visit. LPA(s) observed three empty decorative water fountains in the back yard. Child’s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization's Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, and LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights. Child #1 was missing sleep log and sleep plan, Child #2 was missing immunization records, LIC 282,and LIC627 were incomplete. Page 2 of 4 Licensee and 5 staff files were reviewed for the following: LIC 508- Criminal Record Statement, Proof of immunizations against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse. Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification were found to be valid for 6 staff including Licensee. Mandated Reporter Training has been completed and current for licensee and 5 staff. Licensing staff observed staff #1 was missing verification of TDAP and MMR. www.mandatedreporterca.com 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. Licensing staff did not observed sleep log and sleep plan(LIC9227) for infant present. 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/ . Per licensee this time facility does not administer medication. 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/process . Page 3 of 4 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. MyChildCarePlan.org – Centers and Family Child Care Homes - 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. Megan’s Law - Family Child Care Homes - During the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Based on Licensing staff observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health and safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal rights was given. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Lorena Martin. Page 4 of 4