Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 07/01/25 at 12:15pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Diana Ortiz conducted an Unannounced Annual Random inspection of the above facility. Upon arrival, LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and met with Licensee, Angela Martinez who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. This inspection was conducted in Spanish. Adults in the home were discussed, and all have criminal record clearance. Also present was S2, Licensee\342\200\231s Assistant. There were seven day care children present during today\342\200\231s inspection. Licensee states that there are currently 11 children enrolled. The children's roster was reviewed and is current. Per licensee, the facility\342\200\231s hours of operation are 6am-6:30pm. Emergency Disaster Plan, License, and Parents\342\200\231 Rights were posted at the time of inspection. Disaster drill log was also available during today\342\200\231s inspection, last disaster drill conducted on 06/23/25. LIC 126 was provided.
This is a single-story house with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, laundry area with chemicals and cleaning compounds inaccessible to children in care, living room, dining room, kitchen, day care room located in rear area of the home, front yard, and a fenced back yard. There is a single back unit using a separate address that is currently being occupied, and LPA observed all adults residing in unit are fingerprint cleared.
Areas used by the children are the day care room located in the back of the home, bathroom, and rear yard. The home is clean, orderly, comfortable, and well ventilated. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include living room, 3 bedrooms, 2 restrooms, kitchen and dining room. LPA observed that there are doors and baby gate separating areas used by children and off-limits areas. Per licensee, off limit areas are also locked during operating hours, LPA observed doors to be locked.
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All areas identified on the facility sketch as accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for the safety of the children. There is a working telephone maintained in the home. LPA observed age-appropriate toys, free of loose and sharp parts. LPA observed electrical cover outlets all through the home. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which can pose a danger to children are inaccessible. LPA observed cleaning solutions such as Ajax, and Lysol underneath the kitchen sink. LPA observed gate and a door which makes the kitchen inaccessible to children. The Licensee states that there are no poisons in the home. The Licensee does understand that poison must be locked. The Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Personal Rights of children were observed by LPA at time of inspection.
Per licensee, the children will have access to backyard area. LPA observed backyard has grass and adequate perimeter fencing through-out the yard. LPA advised Licensee that outdoor supervision is required at all times. LPA observed age-appropriate toys free of loose and sharp parts available for the children in the backyard and all trees, shrubs, and plants are maintained.
Per licensee, she provides breakfast, lunch and PM snack for the children in care.
Per licensee, there are no pets, and LPA did not observe any pets. Sick area is in the back room located next to the daycare room.
LPA did not observe any pets at time of inspection and Licensee confirms she has no pets. Per Licensee, there are no weapons, firearms in the home and there are no bodies of water around the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water around the premises or firearms/weapons at time of inspection.
The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in operable condition. Per Licensee, First Aid kit is kept in the daycare room, LPA observed First Aid kit and was inventoried for necessary supplies.
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The Licensee has current Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles was readily available during today\342\200\231s inspection. The Licensee has also taken the Mandated Reporter Training
\342\200\224CPR Card valid until: 01/27/26
\342\200\224Fire Extinguisher was last serviced on: 6/24/25
\342\200\224Mandated Reporter AB1207 Completed: 07/01/25
\342\200\224Children records and required licensing forms were discussed as well as mandated child abuse reporting and criminal record clearance requirement.
The following were discussed:
Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours. NO smoking, NO infant walkers, NO Johnny jumpers, NO saucer chairs, NO incline sleepers and any other item that falls into that category are permitted in the facility. Effective January 1, 2010, licensees of family childcare homes are required to ensure that at least one staff member with current training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is on site at all times when children are present.
LPA reviewed and issued the LIC 311D - Forms/Records to Keep in Your Family Child Care Home. Mandatory Forms for the children\342\200\231s files and staff files, requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills and documentation were discussed. Role and responsibilities of being a Mandated Reporter were reviewed. The Licensee was advised how to access forms and Regulations online at
www.ccld.ca.gov
. Licensee was made aware that it is his/her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care.
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
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Licensee (or facility representative) was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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.
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A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] 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 [facility representative] 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/
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MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Centers and Family Child Care Homes Licensee [or facility representative] 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.
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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.
The facility was found in compliance per Title 22 regulations, there will be no deficiencies cited today 07/01/25.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee (or facility representative), Angela Martinez.
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