Routine inspection·October 28, 2025

On 10/28/2025 at 1:00pm, Licensing Program Analyst Monica Ruiz conducted an unannounced annual inspection of the facility noted above. A risk assessment was conducted prior to entry. LPA met with Licensees Miguel and Bertha Lares who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Entrance Checklist (LIC 126SP) was provided. There were 6 day care children present at the time of inspection. Adults in the home were discussed and are fingerprint cleared. Per Licensee, the facility\342\200\231s hours of operation are Monday-Friday 5:00am \342\200\223 6:00pm. Emergency Disaster Plan, License, and Parents\342\200\231 Rights were posted (location) at the time of inspection. Disaster Drill log was also available for review during today\342\200\231s inspection, last disaster drill conducted on 10/22/2025. This home is a single story home with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen and fenced in front yard and side yard. The laundry area with chemicals and cleaning compounds are inaccessible to children in care (side yard). All areas identified on the facility sketch as accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for the safety and comfort of the children in care. There is a working telephone maintained in the home. The living room is used as the main day care area. LPA observed age-appropriate toys, free of loose and sharp parts such as board games, art supplies, blocks, a doll house, and sensory toys. There are baby gates firmly in place to make the kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms inaccessible to children in care. Children are guided by Licensee or assistant to use the restroom. The home is clean, orderly, comfortable and well ventilated. Children\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, LIC 995A Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights, LIC 9227- Infant sleep form (0-12 months, and documentation of 15-minute Infant Sleep Check (0-24 months). Per Licensee, the children have supervised access to the gated back yard area. LPA observed age appropriate toys and play equipment. LPA observed trees, shrubs, and plants to be maintained. Licensee provides meals and a snack for children in care. All food items are prepared by the Licensee. LPA observed there to be a sufficient amount of food and beverages in stock for the children in care. LPA observed the food preparation area to be clean. Licensee participates in Options food program. Smoke and carbon monoxide detector, located in the living room, was not tested due to children napping. Fire extinguisher was last serviced in 8/13/2025 and is mounted on the wall in the kitchen. Fire extinguisher indicates it is fully charged. Licensee was reminded that fire extinguishers must be serviced or replaced annually and recommended keeping the receipt of purchase or service tag in a secure location accessible for review by Licensing. Licensee states that there are no poisons stored in the home and understands that all poisons must be locked, not only inaccessible to children. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the living room, if necessary, away from the other children. Per Licensee there are no firearms or weapons store in the home. 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. 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. page 2 The following were discussed: Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours. NO smoking, NO infant walkers, NO Johnny jumpers, NO saucer chairs, NO incline sleepers and any other item that falls into that category are permitted in the facility. Effective January 1, 2010, licensees of family child care homes are required to ensure that at least one staff member with current training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is on site at all times when children are present. Licensee has a current CPR/1 st Aid certification which expires on 2/3/2026. AB 1207 : Beginning on January 1, 2018, this law requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Volunteers are encouraged but not required to take the training. Website: http://www.mandatedreporterca.com/ Senate Bill 792 : this bill, commencing September 1, 2016, prohibits a person from being employed or volunteering at a child care facility or family day care if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis and measles. LPA discussed the influenza waiver during the visit. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) : Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Per Licensee, there are no children on medications. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 Center and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. Consumer Product Safety 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. At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee (or facility representative), Miguel and Bertha Lares.