Routine inspection·August 22, 2025

On Friday, August 22, 2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Evelyn Garcia conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Martha Moran who guided LPA Garcia on a tour of the facility. There were 4 children in care participating in playtime. LPA Garcia observed licensee and her husband Maurico Moran providing care and supervision to the children. Operating hours are Monday- Friday, 7:00am- 6:00pm. Residing in the home are licensee, spouse, and licensee\342\200\231s 2 adult children who have all been fingerprinted and cleared. This facility is a two-story home that consists of 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, living area, dining room, attached garage, and front yard and backyard fenced. There is an in-ground pool on this premises. Areas off limits to children include- whole 2 nd story of the home (barricaded with a safety gate to prevent access to the children) kitchen, family room, bedroom #1 (hallway), garage, in-ground pool. Areas on limits for the children include living room (children\342\200\231s play space), dining room, bedroom#2 (Infant napping/ diaper changing), bathroom #1(hallway on the right). LPA Garcia inspected the facility for safety, comfort, cleanliness, ventilation and working phone (landline). For ventilation, LPA Garcia observed central AC and the vents located on the ceiling. LPA observed the furniture, children\342\200\231s materials, to be in good condition and age appropriate. LPA observed cots for nap time and for pre-school aged children takes place in the Living room, where main day childcare takes place. The infants nap in the bedroom #2. LPA Garcia observed cleaning compounds items stored under the bathroom cabinet sink. Knives are stored in a high kitchen cabinet that is out of reach to the children. The kitchen is off limits and is barricaded with a wooden gate to prevent access to the children. For water drinking, licensee stated they provide filtered water and use individually labeled cups and disposable cups and licensee currently does participate in a food program (CDA). LPA Garcia entered the bathroom accessible to the children and observed the toilet, hand washing sink, hand soap and cleaning materials were observed to be inaccessible to children in care. Cleaning supplies were in a cabinet with a child safety lock. LPA observed the restroom to be in operable condition. Licensee informed LPA Garcia of a dog on premises who remains isolated from the children in care and asked the licensee if there were any poisons, firearms, weapons. The licensee stated there are no poisons, no firearms, and no weapons. LPA did not observe poisons, firearms, or weapons. The license 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 Garcia inspected the backyard and observed the in-ground swimming pool enclosed by a 5-foot-high black metal fence. The pool is enclosed on two sides by the metal gate, and the other two sides are made up of the property wall that is half concrete brick and half wooden panels that are above 5\342\200\2310. Although licensee met the previous regulations for the pool safety, Licensee did not meet current regulations in which went into effect in January of 2025. LPA Garcia inspected the play outdoor area which includes the back yard that is utilized by children for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. LPA observed the play equipment to be age appropriate and in a safe condition, free of sharp, no lose or pointed parts. The surface of the outdoor activity space (concrete) is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. For outdoor water drinking, licensees bring out individual water cups or disposable and refill as needed. LPA Garcia observed the required 2A10BC fire extinguisher located in the daycare living room with the valve on the green area indicating fully charged and serviced on 7/14/24. LPA observed carbon monoxide detector near the double door that give access to outdoor and smoke alarm located near the entrance of the home. The licensee tested the carbon monoxide and smoke alarm. LPA Garcia heard the sounds and are operable. LPA observed the first aid complete. For ill isolation, licensee stated the Living room is used for ill isolation until parents pick up the child. LPA Garcia observed licensee Pediatric First Aid/ CPR certification dated 2/3/24. Health and Safety certification dated 5/13/07, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter (AB 1207) 6/9/25 and 6/27/25. Proof of immunization against Pertussis, Measles, TB, and Influenza were observed for licensee, and for her husband (Mauricio) LPA observed pertussis, TB. However, MMR was not observed. Licensee was advised that the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years, and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com LPA observed the following required postings: LIC 610A Emergency Disaster Plan, Pub 394 Notification of Parents Rights, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Facility Sketch. All children\342\200\231s files were complete. The following was also discussed with the licensee: 1. In the absence of the licensee a qualified adult must be present, supervising the children; a qualified adult is an individual who has a valid and current Pediatric first aid/ CPR-adult-child- infant certification (EMSA approved), a valid criminal record clearance associated to the facility license, immunization's (MMR, TDAP, TB and Influenza or Influenza declination), AB 1207 Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Certificate. 2. A current roster of children enrolled must be available and maintained for a period of 3 years, even after children are no longer attending the facility. 4. Annual fees must be paid promptly and by the due date or a late fee shall be assessed and/or the license shall be terminated. 5. The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be checked, and batteries replaced as needed. 6. Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your home. 7. Any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing (refer to LIC 624B). Mandated reporter requirements were reviewed and explained. 8. Fire and safety drills must be performed every six (6) months and documented for review by the Department. 9. Smoking is prohibited in the family childcare home. 10. Children and staff records must be maintained and updated as needed and be available for review by the Department. 11. Immunization Requirement: H&S 1597.622: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. The licensee and all adults working with children have proof of immunizations. 12. Inspection Authority: All adults living and working in the home shall be made of aware of the Department\342\200\231s right to inspection the home, which includes, but is not limited to the right to enter the home when children are being cared for, interview children and adults and review documentation. 13. The facility license number must be on all advertisements, publications, or announcements with the intent to attract clients. 14. Isolation for Ill children: When a child is ill, he/she shall be separated from other children (reference 102417(e) Operation of a Family Child Care Home). 15. Liability Insurance was discussed; LPA advised applicant to review Title 22 Regulation 102417(m)(1) for additional information. 16. Dog(s) and/or pets are recommended to be isolated from children in care. 17. No baby bouncers, no infant walkers, no Johnny jumpers, no saucer chairs, and any other item that falls into this category is not permitted in the facility. 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 . Criminal Record Clearance - 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. Safe Sleep - Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes 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/ . 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. Corrections Needed: 1) MMR vaccine proof (Mauricio) 2) Pool Safety Alarm that meets ASTM International Standard F2208 3) Life Ring with minimum exterior diameter of 17 inches and labeled as approved by United States Coast Guard 4) Rescue Pole with body hook and minimum fixed length of 12 feet. There were 3 Type B Violations issued on this visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Martha Moran.