Routine inspection·September 17, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Ashley Calderon conducted an unannounced inspection at the facility and met with Licensee Felicia Shack. The purpose of the inspection was discussed with Licensee who allowed LPA entrance into the facility. During time of visit licensee informed LPA's there are no children enrolled and remains active for enrollment if needed. The operating hours of the facility : Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This is a two-story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, office, preschool room, backyard, garage and front yard. The children use the bathroom that is connected to the pre-school room. Off limits include: all upstairs, all bedrooms, garage, kitchen, dining room, living room , and 3 restroom and front yard. The licensee provides food for children when in care. Individuals residing in the home were discussed and noted. Per licensee, there are no weapons and firearms. Outdoor area is fenced and LPA's did not any bodies of water on the premises. The following documents were posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area: Facility License, Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB 394), and Earthquake Preparedness form. Licensee has an Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A) available for review. Areas used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, heating, cleanliness and telephone service. The home does not have any wall heaters and a fireplace is located in the off limit area inaccessible to the children in care. The home is equipped with central air and heating. Detergents and cleaning compounds are made inaccessible to children. Per Licensee, there are no poisons kept in the home. Licensee was advised that if any poisons are purchased, it is required to be locked. LPA observed the required fire extinguisher (2-A:10-B:C or larger) that is fully charged and serviced 6/16/25. Licensee was reminded to have the fire extinguisher serviced yearly. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were observed. Due to not having children in the care, no disaster and fire drill training has been conducted, licensee was reminded to conduct training every 6 months if there are children in care. No children record reviewed during the visit due to no enrollment. Pediatric first aid and cpr expires 4/26/27 from HSI with EMSA stickers. Mandated Reporter expires 7/23/2025. Licensee file had required documentation's in place. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. 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 doesn't want care for infant in the future but reviewed the following just in case Licensee changes her mind. LPAs 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 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, the Licensee , Felicia Shack confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted with Felicia Shack.