Routine inspection·November 13, 2025

On 11/13/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jonnisha Culbert conducted an unannounced inspection at the facility noted above and met with Licensee, Daniela Amaro. LPA stated the purpose of the visit was to conduct an annual/random inspection. The operating hours of the facility are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. An Entrance Checklist (LIC 126) was provided for the Licensee upon arrival. Individuals residing in the home were discussed and noted. Present at the time of the inspection were licensee, three adults, one assistant, and seven children. This is a single-family home that consists of three bedrooms, one bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry area, attached garage, front yard, and fenced backyard. Areas that are accessible to children include: three bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, and fenced backyard. Areas off-limits to children include Attached garage, laundry area, and front yard. Per Licensee, the attached garage (laundry located inside) is off- limits. LPA observed that the door was unlocked. LPA reminded licensee that off-limits areas are to remain inaccessible while children are in care. The following documents were posted: Facility License, Notification of Parents' Rights (PUB 394), Earthquake Preparedness (LIC 9148), and Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A). Areas used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, heating, cleanliness, and telephone service. LPA observed outlet covers, age-appropriate toys, children furniture (indoor and outdoor) sleeping equipment. Page 2 Per licensee, the home is equipped with central heating and air. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medicines were made inaccessible to children. Per Licensee, poisons are kept in a shed outside. LPA reminded licensee that poisons are to remain in areas that are locked and inaccessible to children. In the kitchen, knives are kept inside an inaccessible drawer near the stove. LPA reminded licensee that sharp objects are to remain inaccessible to children. Per licensee, there are no firearms or bodies of water on the premises. LPA checked the home for required emergency devices. LPA observed a fire extinguisher (3-A:40-B:C) that is fully charged with a receipt dated 02/09/2025. Licensee was reminded to purchase or service the fire extinguisher yearly. A combination carbon monoxide/smoke alarm was observed and is operable. Licensee has a current Facility Roster (LIC 9040) and disaster drill log available for review. The last drill was conducted on 09/19/2025. Per licensee, they provide meals and snacks for children in care. Licensee was reminded that food that is brought from the children's home shall be labeled with the child\342\200\231s name and properly stored or refrigerated. LPA conducted a record review of one child\342\200\231s file and two personnel files. During record review, LPA observed that child 1\342\200\231s file was complete. During personnel record review, LPA observed that assistant\342\200\231s file was missing tuberculosis clearance. Per licensee, assistant received the shot in 2021, but they did not receive proof. LPA reminded licensee to ensure that all forms for assistant are maintained in assistant\342\200\231s file. Licensee has current Pediatric First Aid and CPR certificate (received on 05/17/2025), required immunizations, and mandated reporter training was completed on 05/21/2025. LPA reminded licensee that mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years. Mandated reporter training is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com . 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. Page 3 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 22-02- 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, Daniela Amaro, 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-proces A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Daniela Amaro.