Routine inspection·January 8, 2026

On 01/08/2026 at 9:00AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.Duran conducted a Random Annual Inspection. Upon arrival LPA met with Licensee Leticia Aquino. LPAs explained the purpose of the inspection and provided the inspection Entrance Checklist, LIC 126. Licensee provided tour of facility. LPA inspected rooms/areas on the facility sketch in which child-care services are provided and to which children have access for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. Per licensee the hours of operation are Monday-Friday 6:00am-6:00pm. There were 5 children present (including 1 infant). Also present was Assistant. Sonia Covarrubuas. Individuals residing in the home were discussed and noted. All individuals present in the home have obtained a background clearance. This is a single story, 4 bedroom/3 bath home. There is an additional dwelling in the rear of the lot with a different address. The main childcare areas are the living room and bedroom #2. Other areas accessible to children include the kitchen, bathroom inside bedroom #2, and enclosed and cemented patio on side of home observed to the covered by tent. Off limit areas, per Licensee and facility sketch are: Front bedroom, 2 bedrooms and bedroom in the rear of home and storage shed next to patio. Laundry area next to the kitchen is made inaccessible by locked door. Laundry are is also used as passing to the backyard only when supervised. LPA observed safety knobs on the stove and safety latches on cabinets in kitchen and bathroom. The Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form posted at the facility entrance. LPA observed completed facility records including; LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan and Facility Roster. Last Emergency drill was conducted on 10/01/2025. Page 1 0f 3. *****Inspection Conducted in Spanish***** Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Fire extinguisher indicated fully charged and was serviced on 07/18/2025, Licensee was reminded that fire extinguisher needs to be serviced yearly. The home maintains telephone service via cell phone and land line. The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys and other age appropriate material available for children. LPA observed that cleaning compounds, detergents, and medications are in bathroom overhead locked cabinets, kitchen under sink cabinet and laundry room inaccessible to children. The bathroom that children use is located in bedroom/nap room observed to be clean and free of hazards. Licensee states that there are no poisons or fire arms stored in the home and understands that all poisons must be lock, not only inaccessible to children. Currently, children are using the side patio for outdoor play. The outdoor play area is located on the side of home, was observed to be fenced and covered by a tent and enclosed. There are 2 small plastic playhouses. LPA observed foam cushioning under the swing set. Per licensee, there is adult supervision during playtime. There are other toys and other materials for children to play with. Facility does not have a pool or similar bodies of water. There are currently no pets at the home. Children’s records and Personnel records were reviewed and found completed.Licensee Mandated Reporter Certificate expires 10/09/2027, Pediatric CPR & First Aid Certificate expires 06/12/2026. Assistant Pediatric CPR & First Aid Certificate expires 06/12/2026, Mandated Reporter Certificate expires 10/09/2027. There are no deficiencies cited today. Licensee Leticia Aquino 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 violate Page 2 of 3. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Leticia Aquino 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 Leticia Aquino 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. 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 Leticia Aquino 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 Leticia Aquino, 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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Leticia Aquino. Page 3 of 3.