Routine inspection·June 16, 2025

On 06/16/25 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Mary Silva and Diana Ortiz conducted an unannounced random annual inspection at the above facility. Licensing staff met with Licensee Areti Marquez, to whom the reason for the visit was explained. This visit was conducted in Spanish. LPAs were guided on a tour of the facility. There were 10 children present. Per Licensee, there are currently zero infants enrolled. Facility capacity is in compliance for a Large Family Child Care Home. Per licensee 12 children are currently enrolled. LPAs observed roster to be complete and up to date at the time of visit. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, and Saturday 7:00AM-6:00PM. This is a one story home which consists of 4 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, family room, front yard, fenced back yard, fenced side yard, storage room (back yard), and attached garage. Currently residing in the home are three adults (criminal record clearance on file) and four minor children. There was a total of 3 adults and two minor present during this inspection, licensee, licensee\342\200\231s spouse, adult daughter and licensee\342\200\231s assistant. Areas accessible to children were inspected as follows : kitchen, living room, dining room, family room, two bedrooms, one bathroom front and back yard. Areas off limits include : two bedrooms, one-bathroom, fenced side yard, garage and storage room located in the back yard. Page 1 of 4 LPA observed the following required posted documentation in the main entry way of the facility: Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. LPA reviewed facility records for LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan. LPA observed disaster drill conducted on 05/25/25. The home was observed to be clean and orderly, with central air and heating. There are toys and other age-appropriate material available for children. Licensee prepares breakfast, lunch, am and pm snack for the children in care. Licensee transports children before and after school. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the living room, away from the other children. Licensee states that there are no poisons stored in the home and understands that all poisons must be locked, to be made inaccessible to children. Per Licensee there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. LPAs did not observe any firearms or poisons during the inspection. Licensing staff reminded licensee smoking is not allowed in the home. Licensing staff observed the smoke detector and the carbon monoxide detector to be in operable condition. Licensing staff observed the valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged with service tag dated 04/02/25. Reminded licensee fire extinguisher should be serviced yearly. The home maintains telephone service via land line and cell phone. The Licensee uses the back yard for outdoor play. The outdoor play areas were observed to be fenced. Licensing staff observed that the outdoor yards have toys and other materials for children to play with. Licensing staff observed one small dog in the gated back side yard (breed Pekingese). Reminded licensee pets must remain in off limits area during day care hours. Licensee states there are no bodies of water on the premises and LPAs did not observe any bodies of water during this visit. Child\342\200\231s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization's Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, and LIC 995A Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights. Licensee file was reviewed for the following: LIC 508- Criminal Record Statement, Proof of immunizations against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse. Page 2 of 4 Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification on expires 03/16/2026 for licensee, and assistant. Mandated Reporter Training has been completed and expires on 01/30/2026 for licensee and Mandated Reporter training for assistant was not available for review at the time of visit. www.mandatedreporterca.com 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. Licensee currently has no infants enrolled. 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 22-02- 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/ . 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/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. MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Centers and Family Child Care Homes - Licensee, was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Page 3 of 4 Megan\342\200\231s Law - Family Child Care Homes - 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. Based on Licensing staff observations and records 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\342\200\231s health and safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal rights was given. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Areti Marquez. Page 4 of 4