Routine inspection·October 15, 2025

On Wednesday October 15, 2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joanne Solorio Campos conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with licensee, Josefina Alsourougi whom the purpose of the visit was explained, and guided LPA Solorio Campos on a tour of the facility. LPA observed 5 children present and two assistants. LPA observed facility to be within ratio. Licensee states she has 7 children enrolled. Operating hours are Monday to Friday from 6:00a.m-5:00pm and care for children ages 0 to 13 years old. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, office,front yard and backyard completely fenced with an inground pool. The children use the bathroom in the hallway, the living room, one bedroom and front yard. Per licensee, areas off limits to children include: 2 bedrooms, the kitchen and backyard. Family members residing in the home were discussed (criminal record clearances on file). The LPA toured all areas used by children during this visit. LPA inspected the facility for safety, comfort, cleanliness, ventilation and working phone (cell phone and landline). For ventilation, LPA observed a wall AC and fans located in the ceiling. LPA observed the furniture, manipulatives, books, soft plush toys, puzzles, art materials and other age-appropriate materials that were well maintained and free of loose, sharp, and pointed parts. LPA Solorio Campos asked the licensee if there were any pets, poisons, firearms, or weapons. The licensee stated she does not have any of the above-mentioned and LPA did not observe any. The licensee was informed that if any poisons (ex; drano, rat poison or items that fall into that category), firearms and weapons are purchased, it is required to be locked with a key or combination lock and firearm and ammunition must be stored separately. LPA observed cleaning compounds items, stored underneath the kitchen sink, which is off limits to the children. LPA observed the knives and sharp objects stored inside a top cabinet making it inaccessible for children to open. The licensee stated the facility provides Lunch, pm snack, and dinner and utilizes a food program . LPA informed licensee any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. For water drinking, licensee stated she provides water. Licensee stated she currently does not have any children with severe food allergies nor on medication. LPA Solorio Campos entered the bathroom and observed a working toilet, working sink with hand soap and the bottom sink cabinet was closed with an operable child proof lock. LPA reminded licensee and personal items (ex; shampoo, toothpaste, mouthwash, or items that fall into that category) must be made inaccessible to children. LPA Solorio-Campos observed the front yard area that is utilized by children for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. LPA observed the play yard to be fully fenced. LPA\342\200\231s observed children\342\200\231s play materials to be free of sharp, pointed, broken parts. The area was observed to be clean and free of debris. LPA also observed the backyard which contains the in ground pool. LPA observed that the licensee was not following the pool requirements under Title 22, which include, an alarm and/or pool cover, life saver, rescue pole and documentation of daily pool inspection, which poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care. At time of inspection, LPA Solorio Campos observed the required 2A10BC fire extinguisher located in the living room and the valve on the green area indicating fully charged and last serviced on 08/08/25. LPA observed a carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarms combined and located in the living room and were operable. LPA observed the first aid kit to be complete with band aids, gauzes, adhesive bandages, antiseptic wipes and scissors. For ill isolation, licensee stated she utilizes the living room area. LPA observed the last emergency drill conducted on 6/5/25. LPA Solorio Campos observed licensee\342\200\231s Red Cross Pediatric First Aid/ CPR certification and expires 01/25/25, and licensee has proof of immunization against Pertussis, MMR, and Influenza declination. Licensee has completed the Child Abuse Mandated Reporter (AB 1207) training. Licensee was advised that the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years, and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com LPA Solorio Campos observed the following required postings in the entry way of the facility; License, LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness Checklist, LIC 610A Emergency Disaster Plan, Pub 394 Notification of Parents Rights, and LIC 999 Facility sketch. LPA also reviewed children\342\200\231s roster, children files including sleep logs. LPA observed the files to be complete. 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 . Family Child Care Homes 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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/ . Family Child Care Homes 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 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 not in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Based on this information the following deficiencies on the LIC 809 D are being cited today 10/15/25. LPA informed licensee Josefina Alsourougi that this report dated 10/15/25 documents 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA informed the licensee Josefina Alsourougi to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 10/15/25 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Josefina Alsourougi. Appeal Rights were provided.