Routine inspection (multi-day)·June 19, 2025

On 6/19/25 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Tyler Reyes conducted an unannounced Case Management - Annual Continuation at the above facility. LPA met with LPA met Licensee Esther Caceres and provided an Entrance Checklist-Family Child Care Homes LIC 126. LPA conducted a tour of the facility led by Licensee Esther. LPA observed (4) children in care. Hours of operation are Monday- Friday 7:00AM \342\200\223 6:00PM. The facility is approved to care for MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 12 CHILDREN, WITH NO MORE THAN 4 INFANTS, OR CAPACITY 14 CHILDREN WHEN 2 CHILDREN ARE AT LEAST 6 YEARS OF AGE WITH A MAXIMUM OF 3 INFANTS; PROPERTY OWNER/LANDLORD CONSENT IS REQUIRED. On 6/10/25 LPA observed (9) children in care and did not observe an assistant or additional staff present in the home at the time of the visit which poses an immediate health and safety risk to children in care. LPA observed parents arriving and picking up children, reducing the number of children in care to (5). LPA remained at the facility until the pickup occurred to ensure the facility was operating within the required staff ratio. During the inspection, the following individuals were present in the home: Licensee Esther. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption. LPA informed that any individual that has direct contact with the children are required to have a criminal record clearance or exemption. Facility Postings: LPA observed the required positing in the day care room: Facility License, PUB 394 Notification of Parents\342\200\231s Rights, LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness, and LIC 610A Emergency Disaster Plan. LPA informed Licensee PUB 394 needs to be visible with Licensing Office contact information completed. LPA provided a copy of LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness Checklist. Page 1 of 5 Facility Sketch: This is a single-structure home front yard, dining room, entertainment room, day care room, (2) offices, (2) bedrooms, (2) restrooms, laundry area, attached garage, and enclosed backyard. On-Limits: Front yard, entertainment room, day care room, (1) restroom, and backyard. Off- Limits: dinning room, kitchen, (2) offices, (2) bedrooms, (1) restroom, laundry area, and garage. Pediatric CPR/First Aid in Pediatrics Certification: American Red Cross Licensee Date Completed 2024-03-30 Valid Period: 2 years. Emergency Disaster Drill: 5/24/25 Fire Drill Infants: LPA observed (1) infant in care. On 6/10/25 Licensee Esther did not have an updated 15-min sleep log which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. LPA discussed infant safe sleep with Licensee. Facility shall supervise infants 0 \342\200\223 24 months while sleeping. Adhering to physical checks and documenting every (15-minute) check. Documentation of these checks shall be maintained in the infant\342\200\231s file and made available for Department review. Documentation shall include the date, infant\342\200\231s name, and the time of each (15-minute) check. An individual Sleep Plan LIC 9227 shall be completed for each infant up to12 months of age. LPA provided the applicant with the Infant Safe Sleep information from the Family Child Care Home Licensing Requirements handbook. LPAs also discussed LPA provided copies of Infant Safe Sleep from California - DSS- Manual- CCL and Capacity Regulations for Family Child Care Home. Items not permitted: LPA provided the Licensee with a picture listing some of the items not permitted in a family childcare home, which include a bouncer, a jumper, and a walker. These items are not allowed to be on the premises of the facility. Meals: Per Licensee children will have meals in day care room. Licensee was advised to ensure all food brought from home is properly labeled and stored. Per Licensee no children have reported food allergies. Medication: Per Licensee the facility will provide incidental medical services. If required, medication will be inaccessible to children by centrally storing and locking. Medications will be administered in accordance with PIN 22-02-CCP, which outlines requirements for proper storage, documentation, and staff training. Personal medication is kept in hallway cabinet with child safety latch. Page 2 of 5 The following on-limit areas that will be used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and learning materials. Telephone service is provided via cell phone. LPA observed a fire extinguisher located in kitchen with a service tag July 29, 2024. Licensee is preparing to complete fire extinguisher\342\200\231s annual service. LPA observed in the on-limit entertainment room an electrical fireplace without a screen which poses an immediate health and safety risk Per Licensee poisons are not kept on facility grounds. LPA observed cleaning product centrally stored in off-limit laundry area. The laundry area pocket door does not have a lock, making the cleaning products accessible to children. LPA observed multiple disinfectant sprays stored above the cubby shelves in the day care room. The accessibility of cleaning products pose an immediate health and safety risk to children in care. LPA observed on-limit restroom to be free of personal hygiene products that may pose a risk to children. LPA observed stairs providing access from on-limit restroom to day care room. The stairs were not secured by a gate which pose a potential health and safety risk to children in care. Outdoor: Children may use the backyard for outdoor play. The facility backyard is enclosed. Per Licensee children will be supervised during outdoor play. No animal feces were observed. There are no pools or spas, or other bodies of water. Transportation: Per Licensee transportation is not being provided. Staff Files: LPA reviewed Licensee included the following documentation: LIC 9052 Employee Rights, LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirements to Report Child Abuse, Proof of Immunizations, and Mandated Reporting Training Certificate. Based on record review Licensee did not have a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate which poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care. Children Files: LPA reviewed (2) children files for the following documentation: LIC 282 Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, LIC 700 Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627 Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights, and LIC 9224 Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Reports it was applicable. (2) of (2) children had the required documentation. LPA discussed reporting requirement and the Licensee\342\200\231s responsibilities as a mandated reporter, including the obligation to report to Community Care Licensing and emergency personnel when necessary. Page 3 of 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 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. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Esther , confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Page 4 of 5 The notice of site visit was posted where the parent/guardian of children enter and exit the facility. A copy of this report shall also be posted where the parent/guardian of children enter and exit the facility. Both the notice of site visit and licensing report shall remain posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon their return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled child for the next 12 months. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt (LIC9224) shall be in each child\342\200\231s file, acknowledging receipt. This report along with a copy of the appeal rights was provided. Exit interview was conducted with Licensee. Please see attached LIC 809-D for citations. (3) Type A's were issued and (3) Type B's were issued. Page 5 of 5