Routine inspection·July 29, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Calderon conducted an unannounced annual / random inspection at the above facility on 7/29/25 at 09:58AM. LPA met with Staff Assistant Desari Lewis who allowed LPA entrance into the facility. LPA upon entrance met with Licensee Monique Conner-Lewis who LPA disclosed the purpose of today's visit. LPA upon entrance observed (4) children in care (2 were infants). Individuals residing in the home, employee and/or volunteers have been discussed and noted. All adults present in the home are fingerprinted cleared. Facility capacity is in compliance for a Large Family Child Care Home- Capacity of 14. Hours of operation are Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 6:15PM. This is a 2 story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathroom, kitchen, dining room, living room, family room (fireplace locked), garage and backyard (fenced). On limit: Living room, bathroom near the living room, dining room, kitchen area , family room and backyard as noted in the facility sketch. The LPA toured all areas that would be used by children during the visit. Off limit: all upstairs bedrooms, upstairs bathrooms, and garage. There are weapons, firearms on the premises in off limit area. LPA observed the firearms to be securely locked within Title 22 regulations. Currently, no Ammunition stored in the home. LPA informed gun holder and Licensee when Ammunition is brought into the home must be separated from the firearm. (Pg 1/ Cont...) All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection: LPA reviewed required posted documentation's located by the stairs. Prominent Posted was observed: Facility License and Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights. LPA printed out Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. Facility records were reviewed for LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan and Disaster/Fire drill log, last drill conducted on 06/18/2025. Kitchen was observed, chemicals and cleaning compounds are found inaccessible with a baby latch in place under the sink cabinet. Knives are placed on the kitchen counter towards the very back , inaccessible to children. LPA informed Licensee to observe the scenario when taller and older children are present in the home place knives in a high to reach cabinet for inaccessibility. Per Licensee, poisons are stored in locked garage. Carbon Monoxide is interconnected with the Smoke Alarm detector, during visit it was tested and found operable. Fire extinguisher was observed with service tag 6/6/2025. Licensee has a pet cat, kept in off limit up stairs area(s) when children are present. Facility has stairs and at the bottom of the stairs there is a baby gate in place. Per Licensee, currently no children on medication. There is a secured fireplace in the family room. Family room is used for infants. Infant napping equipment in family room observed (2) play yards. LPA gave consultation on mattress must be firm with fitted sheets for cribs and play yards. Outdoor was observed, there is age appropriate toys for the children in care. No bodies of water was observed. LPA reviewed required documentation's for Licensee, Staff Assistants and children in care. Children records were reviewed children had Emergency Information form, Immunization records , Affidavit regarding Liability Insurance- LIC282 and additional documents required by Title 22. Licensee Mandated Reporter (M.R) expires 4/27' and Pediatric 1st aid and cpr expires 1/27'. Staff Assistant (Staff #2- S2) Pediatric 1st aid and cpr expires- 1/2027 and Mandated Reporter was not provided, Per Licensee informed LPA Calderon S2 needs to retake training and certificate has expired, deficiency cited. Staff #3- S3 M.R expires- 5/19/25 and Per Licensee does not stay alone with children therefore does not require Pediatric first aid/cpr. (Pg 2/Cont..) 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, 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. Based on today\342\200\231s visit, Per California Code of Regulations Title 22, the facility was given (1) deficiency, Type B, provided on LIC 809-D. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Monique Connor Lewis. (Pg3 /End of Report)