Routine inspection·January 26, 2026

On Monday, January 26, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Staicy Perry conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with licensee Alma Contreras who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Family members residing in the home have been discussed with licensee and are cleared. Perl licensee Alma, There are three adults living in the home. Per file review it was determined that only 2 adults lived in the home. Licensee Alma stated that son, Matthew Contreres moved in the home on June 2025 and did not report the change to the department. Son Matthew is fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. LPA reviewed Title 22 requirements regarding reporting requirements with licensee, Alma. Technical violation provided. Licensee Alma, understood. LPA observed facility to not be within ratio. At around 12:15pm, LPA observed a total of 16 children present at the time of inspection which is out of licensees licensed capacity and poses an immediate danger to the health and safety of the children in care. Upon arrival LPA observed children outside via the side yard gate. LPA looked in the outdoor yard and saw that there appeared to be a total of 16 children present with two assistants supervising. Once LPA Perry was granted access into the facility LPA Perry counted 14 children present. LPA Perry asked Alma for where the other two children were at. Licensee Alma stated they had left the facility and got picked up. LPA requested to visually see that the children had left. LPA walked into the daycare room and walked towards the small hallway and observed 3 children sitting waiting to get picked up. The licensee stated that there are times when children\342\200\231s schedules overlap which may cause licensee Alma to be placed over licensed capacity. Operating hours are Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and care for children ages 0 to 13 years old. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room (FIREPLACE: inaccessible), children's playroom, garage, basement, and backyard (fenced). The following areas are used for day-care: 1 bedroom (Children's playroom), 1 restroom, and parts of the backyard. Off limits areas include living room, dining room, kitchen, garage, basement, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom. The parents enter through the side gate of the yard, parents have the gate code per assistant, which leads to a door of the 1 bedroom that is used as the main day care room. LPA inspected the facility for safety, comfort, cleanliness, ventilation and working phone (cell phone). For ventilation, LPA observed central AC and the vents located on the sides of the wall. LPA observed the furniture, children\342\200\231s materials, to be in good condition and of appropriate age. LPA did not observe a wall heater. LPA\342\200\231s observed mats to be used for napping and they were observed to be free from bumper pads, blankets, pillows and hanging items. LPA observed cleaning compounds items, stored in the laundry room area cabinet and observed a childproof lock in place, making it inaccessible for children to open. LPA observed the knives and sharp objects stored inside the top kitchen cabinet and top of fridge making it inaccessible for children to open. For water drinking, licensee stated she provides water for the children as needed. The licensee stated the facility provides lunch, and A.M and P.M snacks. LPA informed licensee that any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. Licensee stated she currently does not have any children with severe food allergies nor on medication. LPA entered the bathroom and observed the toilet, hand washing sink, hand soap and LPA observed the bottom sink cabinet closed and did not observe hazard materials and observed the restroom to be in good condition. LPA reminded licensee and personal items (ex; shampoo, toothpaste, mouthwash, or items that fall into that category) must be made inaccessible to children. LPA asked the licensee if there were any pets, poisons, firearms, weapons, or bodies of water .Per licensee Alma, No pets poisons and no bodies of water, no firearms, and no weapons were observed. LPA did not observe pets, poisons, firearms, weapons, nor bodies of water. 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 observed the required 2A10BC fire extinguisher located in the kitchen and the valve on the green area indicating fully charged and serviced on 11/18/2025. LPA observed a carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm located in the day care room. Per licensee it is operable. LPA observed the first aid complete with band aids, gauzes, adhesive bandages, and antiseptic wipes and located in the daycare room top cabinet. For ill isolation, licensee stated she utilizes a small bench outside when weather permits and a corner of the daycare room. LPA observed the last emergency drill conducted on 10/16/2025. LPA inspected the play outdoor (backyard) area that is utilized by children for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. LPA observed the backyard to be fenced and side gates closed and with a keypad lock. 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 is maintained in a safe condition and is free of hazards. For outdoor water drinking, children have access to the filtered water fountain. LPA observed licensee, Alma Red Cross Pediatric First Aid/ CPR certification expires on 6/2027 and Health and Safety certification on file, LPA did advise licensee Alma to retake course for updated information, Licensee has proof of immunization against Pertussis, MMR, and Influenza. License has completed the Child Abuse Mandated Reporter (AB 1207) training on file. Licensee was advised that the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com . LPA did also observe assistants file, Brittnee Sanchez, and was observed to be complete. LPA also observed that licensee son was assisting the children during inspection and a file review for son was conducted and LPA did not observe Mandated Reporter training to be on file which poses a potential danger to the health and safety of the children in care. LPA observed the postings License. LPA did not see LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness Checklist. LPA observed LIC 610A Emergency Disaster Plan. LPA did not observe Pub 394 Notification of Parents Rights. Prior to the visit concluding LPA Perry did observe licensee Alma to post missing requirements. LPA also reviewed children\342\200\231s roster, children files. LPA observed the files to be complete. 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. 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 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 Alma, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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 . At this time licensee Alma is in not in compliance with Title 22 regulations. The facility is being cited a Type A deficiency in accordance with Title 22 Regulations, see LIC9099D As well as One type B deficiency. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgement form must be maintained in each child\342\200\231s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Director was provided with a copy of the parent Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports Form (LIC9224) during this visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights provided and discussed. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Alma.