Routine inspection (3-year)·March 10, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Calderon conducted an Unannounced Required \342\200\223 3 Year inspection to the above facility. Upon arrival, LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and met with Licensee, Irma Rivas, who allowed entry into the facility. LPA conducted a tour of the facility alongside Licensee I.Rivas. There were 3 adults in the home, Licensee and 2 individuals who reside in the home, they were discussed, noted and all have criminal record clearance. The Licensee was caring for the children , 5 children present, due to no staff assistant at the time of the visit Licensee was in compliance and operating as a Small License during this time. The children's roster was reviewed and is current. The facility hours of operations are 24 hours of care Monday-Sunday 12am-11:59pm, does overnight care. Currently, no overnight care but available if needed and transportation available as needed. LPA Calderon informed Licensee a care for a child cannot exceed 24 hours. The home is Licensed as a Large FCC with a Capacity of 14. The required postings were observed at time of inspection located in the living room and the nap room. This is a single-story home which consists of three bedrooms and two bathrooms, Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, Den and converted garage (Nap room). On limits: Nap room, Living Room (located upon entry of the home), Dining Room (located to the left of entrance), Kitchen (located to the rear of the home) primarily used as walkway to access backyard. Off limits: three bedrooms, den (located towards the back of the home) and 1 Bathroom (located in the hallway) . Per Licensee, off limit areas are maintained locked during operating hours. LPA observed doors to be locked at time of inspection. All areas identified on the facility sketch as accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation (AC system) and heating (portable system stored in the locked shed when not in use) for the safety of the children. There is a working telephone maintained in the home. LPA observed Living Room to have play pen that was used for a toddler, per licensee do to safety of other children and their behaviors it is bested for him to use a closed space. LPA stated to have permission in writing from parent to provide healthy and comfortable accommodations for the child's needs. Per Licensee, the fireplace facility once had is non existing, the chimney was removed, the gas parts and all the parts that go inside were removed and the only thing left is the brick mantle, located in off limit room #3. LPA observed age appropriate toys, materials and equipment for the children, free of loose and sharp parts. The nap room has 2 cribs with firm mattress and fitted sheets, per Licensee, currently has no infants in care. The home has 1 pet dog and a pet bird. The home has (2) guns, both located in off limit bedrooms, the 2 guns were observed locked, there are 2 boxes of ammunition, 1 was locked and 1 ammunition box (wooden) observed unlocked, picture taken, no lock observed, deficiency cited. Per Licensee, for sick children waiting to be picked up, sick child will be separated from other children in a separate on limit space that is not being used. Per Licensee, currently no children administered medication at the facility. The Disaster Drill documentation was conducted, last drill 2/10/2026. Fire extinguisher serviced dated 1/21/26. LPA observed cleaning products locked in shed in the backyard and under the kitchen sink with a latch. Licensee stated there is poisons kept in the locked shed. Knives observed in the kitchen area in a cabinet with a child safety latch in place for inaccessibility. Smoke and Carbon monoxide detector is interconnected tested and found operable. During today's visit LPA reviewed a total of 5 children files and 2 staff including licensee and 1 volunteer. Licensee's Pediatric 1st aid and cpr expires 3/2028 / Health and Safety conducted 2026/ Mandated Reporter expires 7/17/2027. Staff assistant not present during visit and per Licensee assists at the day care and is left alone with children at times like when Licensee does transportation for school age children, therefore file was reviewed- Certificate reads BLS (basic) cpr and first aid training, deficiency cited (picture taken of certificate ) as it is no the valid one per Title 22 regulations- The licensee and other personnel as specified shall complete training on preventive health practices, including pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric first aid, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866. In addition, Mandated Reporter training is not recent and has an expiration date of 2/14/2026 picture taken of expired certificate and deficiency cited. 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 and removing any 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 Irma Rivas , confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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 . During today's visit according to California Code of Regulations Title 22, the facility was given 3 deficiencies given. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Irma Rivas.