Routine inspection·October 27, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Calderon conducted an unannounced random/annual inspection to the above facility. LPA met with Licensee Patricia Butler who allowed entrance into the facility, and discussed the purpose of today's visit. Per Licensee, due to the holidays is closed and no children will be coming today. During visit 0 children were present. The home is licensed for a Large Family Child with a Capacity of 14. The facility Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 6am to 6pm. Licensee states that sometimes hours extended based on parents needs or if weekends are needed. Licensee cares for children ages infants - 17 years old. This is a two story home which consists of 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, family room, garage and backyard (fenced). The children use the family room, garage (No napping or feeding takes place in the garage), restroom in the hallway which the children use, one bedroom, kitchen and front yard. Off limits to children and parents include: living room, (1) downstairs bedroom, all upstairs, 2 bathrooms, backyard (with pool). Off limit areas are inaccessible by key lock knobs. Required postages: Parent Rights, Earthquake Preparedness and Facility License posted in garage area. When children under 5 years old are present, licensee will place a baby safety gate at the bottom of the stairs to have the upstairs off-limit area/rooms inaccessible to children. Cleaning components and poisons remain locked in locked storage cabinet located in the garage. Sharps are placed in inaccessible area in laundry room/ storage located in the garage, locked door knob in place when children are present. Children who are ill waiting to be picked up will use the on limit bedroom or the garage; whichever is available and not in use by children who aren't sick. Food is provided for day care children by the Licensee. Fire place was observed in family room secured/barricaded. Disaster and Fire Drill was conducted on 10/03/2025. Fire extinguisher got serviced with a service date of 4/21/25. Smoke and Carbon monoxide detector tested and operable. Facility has current LIC9040 Child Care Facility Roster, reviewed during visit. The room near the bathroom has one crib for infants in care, currently no infants in care; observed with a firm mattress and fitted sheets. The home has central heating and ventilation (A/C) system throughout the house. Home has age appropriate toys, materials and equipment for children in care. LPA Calderon observed the back yard which is off limits to the children in care, which has a pool; upon existing to the back yard the home has a alarm on the door for additional safety measures. There is a mesh fence around the pool, the door swings away from the swimming pool, the door self latches, and there is a key lockable device that is placed at the height of 60 inches. No gaps or voids that can allow the passage of a sphere with a diameter equal to or greater than four inches observed , during visit LPA measured gaps / voids along the fence, (2) gaps/voids by the walls measured at 3 inches, the remaining measured at 1-2 inches. The vertical clearance are less than 1 inches along the pool and at the door the vertical clearance was measured and measures at 2 inches which meets the requirement of: a maximum vertical clearance of two inches from the ground to the bottom of the enclosure. LPA observed a life ring, picture taken, life ring was measured with an exterior diameter of 20 inches (above the requirement of 17 inches) and documentation was shown indicating the device is approved by the United States Coast Guard. Although no label on the life ring, documentation was provided. LPA observed a Pool Record log with a daily inspection conducted by the facility, consultation was given to indicate safety measures that apply to the facility pool - ex: checking alarm is on, pool gate is locked, life ring in place, pool hook in place and mesh fence in good condition.LPA observed (2) rescue poles with a body hook and a minimum fixed length of 12 feet, both met requirements. LPA Calderon observed a functioning pool alarm; alarm is compliant with ASTM International Standard F2208, documentation of proof provided. LPA reviewed Liability Insurance Documentation by Acord / Producer: Next First Insurance Co expires 11/10/2026, facility has over the required liability amount bond. Health and safety requires: liability insurance covering injury to clients and guests in the amount of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($ 100,000) per occurrence and three hundred thousand dollars ($ 300,000) in the total annual aggregate. Licensee has Pediatric first aid and cpr by American Red Cross expires 4/2/2027. Mandated Reporter certificate expires 11/28/2025. Staff assistants record was reviewed who is qualified with pediatric first aid and cpr and active mandated reporter. LPA reviewed (5) children files, LPA consulted on LIC9150 Additional Children in Care form, and having licensing forms if they do not have the same information on Resource and Referral Agency forms. LIC126 Entrance checklist was provided. 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. This facility currently does not provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. . For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are 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 Patricia Butler , 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 . Per California Code of Regulation, Title 22, facility was given no deficiencies during today's visit and were found to be in compliance. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Patricia Butler.