Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 01/29/2025 at 12:34PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J.Duran conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility and met with Angelica Bravo, Licensee who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. There were no adults present at the time of inspection. Per Licensee, operation hours are 24 hours Monday through Friday and Saturday 6:00AM -3:00 PM . There was 1 child present during time of inspection.
A current children\342\200\231s roster was available for review. This is a one-story duplex which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, front yard (fenced) and connected backyard (fenced).
The children use the bathroom in the hallway near the living room. The children using the living room for an activity room, napping, and eating. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: 3 bedrooms, 1 master bathroom, kitchen, laundry room, and garage. The licensee provides food for children in care.
Individuals who reside in the home were noted and discussed. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in the licensed childcare home. Licensee states that there are no firearms stored in the home. LPA did not observe any of weapons or fire arms during time of inspection. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. There is telephone service via land line and cellphone that is used, and the cellphone stays at the facility during operation hours. There is ventilation and heating via installed air conditioner, fans, installed heater/AC. Safe toys play equipment and materials were observed.
Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible to children.
*****Inspection was conducted in Spanish*****
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Poisons are locked in a cabinet in the locked garage. LPA did not observe any of these items during time of inspection. The licensee understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. The restroom that children use was observed to be safe and sanitary.
The valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was purchased on 09/22/2025 as indicated on the receipt. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable.
Currently, children are using the front yard for outdoor play time. The front yard has a long drive way that leads to back yard and other duplex unit. LPA reminded licensee that children need 100 percent supervision during outdoors time. Licensee stated children only use the front part of the yard and drive way during outdoors times. Licensee stated that cars are unable to access the drive way until after 7:00pm. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with. The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations.
The licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires on 01/24/2028. LPA observed that the Licensee has proof of the Mandated Reporter AB 1207 compliant Child Care Training Certificate on file and will need to be renewed on 7/22/26. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months and document the date and time of each drill. Last drill documented was conducted on 12/18/2025. There are first aid supplies available. LPA advised that if a child shows signs of illness, he/she/they shall be separated from other children. Licensee states that when children are sick they wait for parents close to the front door in the living room away from children in care until children are picked up. Licensee stated that she won\342\200\231t accept a child if he/she are sick.
Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed, including emergency information and were observed to be complete.
There are no pets on the premises. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, hot tubs, fishponds, or similar bodies of water during the inspection. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted. LPA did/did not observe the following items during the inspection: Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, Trampolines and/or any other item that fall into these categories are not permitted in a family childcare facility. Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home. There are no deficiencies at this time.
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Licensee Angelica Bravo 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 Angelica Bravo 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 Angelica Bravo of the importance of checking for and removing any 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/
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Licensee Angelica Bravo 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 Angelica Bravo, confirmed that there are no Registered
Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
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www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process
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A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Angelica Bravo.
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