Routine inspection·March 26, 2025

At 8:15 am Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Lilli Babcock and Monica Ruiz conducted an unannounced required annual inspection to the above facility. A COVID risk assessment was conducted. LPAs met with Licensee, Karen Robles, to whom the reason for the visit was explained. An LIC 126, Entrance Checklist was provided to Licensee. Per Licensee, there are 11 children currently enrolled. There were 5 children present at the time of this inspection. The licensee was observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. The licensee states that 2 adults and no children currently live in the home. Per Licensee, there are two assistants working for the facility. All adults living in the home and assistants have obtained a criminal record clearance. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, study, daycare room, kitchenette, detached garage/workshop, front yard, and backyard which is fenced. Parents enter through the door to the daycare room located on the side of the home. Per licensee, areas off-limits to children and parents include 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, study, detached garage/workshop, and front yard. The children have access to daycare room, kitchenette, bathroom next to daycare room, and backyard which is fenced. Licensee\342\200\231s assistant (Staff #2) arrived at 9:00 am to supervise children in care while Licensee guided analysts on a tour of the facility at 9:00 am. During this visit, all areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were toured and inspected and the following was observed. Page 1 of 5 Licensee states that she is currently caring for one infant. LPAs observed current infant sleep log and Individualized Sleeping Plan for infant in care. Children use the back yard for outdoor play time. The outdoor play area was observed to have adequate fencing along the perimeter. LPAs observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with, such as tricycles and 2 play houses. LPAs observed the off-limits portion of the backyard to be inaccessible to children by a gate with a latch which was zip-tied shut. Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist were observed to be posted in the entry way of the daycare room. A current children\342\200\231s roster was available for review. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 8:00 pm. There is telephone service via a land line in the home. There is ventilation and central heating in the home. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications were observed to be inaccessible to children. Per Licensee poisons are stored in the off-limits garage and locked with a key lock. LPAs advised that any poisons should be locked under key or combination lock. Licensee states that there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged, and was serviced on 6/4/2024 as indicated on the service tag. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable at this time. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months and document the date and time of each drill. Last drill documented was conducted on 3/12/25. The home is observed to be clean and orderly.There are first aid supplies available. There are age-appropriate toys available for children such as blocks, a play kitchen, books, balls, dolls, and sensory toys. Appropriate sleeping arrangements in form of mats and playpens were observed. Page 2 of 5 At 9:45 am children\342\200\231s records were reviewed, including emergency information, and were observed to be complete. At 10:15 am Licensee records were reviewed. The Licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR issued by American Red Cross expires on 3/31/26. Mandated Reporter Training for Licensee expires on 7/9/25. Licensee has proof of Preventative Health and Safety Training dated 1/24/1998. LPAs issued an LIC 857, Children\342\200\231s Record Review, and LIC 859, Staff Record Review to the licensee which documents staff and children\342\200\231s files reviewed during this inspection. 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-andresources/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. Page 4 of 5 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, Karen Robles, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Karen Robles. Page 5 of 5