Routine inspection·February 23, 2026

On February 23, 2026, at 11:15 am Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Priscilla Ochoa conducted an unannounced annual inspection at the above facility. LPA was greeted by licensee, Carrie Torrence who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Licensee’s assistant was also present during the inspection. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. Per licensee there are 10 children enrolled and LPA observed 4 children in care. Family members residing in the home are 2 adults who have criminal record clearance. This is a single-story home that consists of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room, dining room, den, kitchen, front yard, and back yard (fenced). Off limit areas include 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, and front yard. Areas accessible to children are the den (activity room), 1 restroom (inside the den) and back yard (fenced). At 11:30 am, licensee guided LPA on a tour of the areas that are accessible to the children in care. Upon entrance of the side door of the home, LPA observed the den area which is where the daycare takes place. Inside the den/activity room LPA observed several age-appropriate toys for children in care, children’s cubbies, and parent/licensing board. The den area has a door that leads to the rest of the home. Per licensee the door is locked when children are in care, making it inaccessible. Then, LPA inspected the restroom that is located in the den area. Bathroom was inspected and was observed clean and orderly. LPA did not observe any materials that can pose a danger to children. Towards the back of the den, there is a laundry area where napping equipment was observed in the form of mats. Page 1 of 4 Bedding was observed for cleanliness and appropriate storage. Each child’s bedding is labeled with their name and in large white plastic bags. Per licensee, bedding is washed weekly at the facility. LPA then inspected the backyard which is fenced and observed more age-appropriate toys for children in care. All areas were observed to be clean, orderly, comfortable, and well ventilated. There are first aid supplies available. Per licensee, the facility provides all meals to children in care. LPA reminded licensee that food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. If a child becomes ill, the child is isolated near the library area in the main daycare room. A mat is available if needed. Licensee's poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications and other items which could pose a danger to child are stored where they are inaccessible to children. LPA observed a functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the den area. LPA observed a 2A-10BC fire extinguisher. The valve on the fire extinguisher pointed to the fully charged green section with a purchase receipt of 08/15/2025. There is a working telephone on site. Per Title 22 Emergency Disaster Drill must be conducted and documented at least every 6 months. LPA observed the last emergency disaster drill documented on 2/18/2026. Per the licensee, there are no firearms, pets, or bodies of water on the premises. Licensee obtained current Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification expires on 2/15/2028. LPA conducted a children file review and deemed it not complete. 1 out of 2 children did not obtain immunization records in their file for LPA to review. Per licensee the parent of Child 2 does not believe in immunizations. LPA explained to licensee, per title 22 regulation, prior to being enrolled at a family child care home, children shall be immunized against diseases as required by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17, beginning with Section 6000. If the child is not immunized they will not be able to participate in the family child care home. LPA conducted staff file review and deemed complete. Licensee completed Mandated Reporter training which expires on 01/01/2027. All childcare employees must complete mandated reporter training within 30 days of hire and renew training every two years at www.mandatedreporterca.com Page 2 of 3 Licensee has the required documents posted in the FCCH; Facility License (LIC 203), Notification of Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 394) and Earthquake preparedness Checklist. 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 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. 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, licensee 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 . Page 3 of 4 Based on the LPA’s observations and record review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health and safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Carrie Torrence. Page 4 of 4