Routine inspection·May 5, 2026

On May 05, 2026, at 9:00 am Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Priscilla Ochoa conducted an unannounced annual inspection at the above facility. LPA was greeted by Licensee, Faith Taylor-Jones. Per licensee there are 8 children enrolled and LPA observed 0 children in care. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 6:00 am – 8:00 pm. Family members residing in the home is 2 adult who obtain criminal record clearance. This is a single-story home that consist of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen, detached garage, front yard and backyard (fenced). Off limit areas are detached garage. Areas accessible to children in care are 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen, front yard and backyard (fenced). At 9:15 am licensee guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Per licensee, parents enter to through the front door of the home which leads them to the living room. Upon entrance to the living room, LPA observed several age-appropriate toys for children in care. LPA observed kitchen area and did not observe any materials that can pose a danger to children in care. Licensee’s knifes were observed to be on top of the refrigerator, making them inaccessible to children in care. LPA then inspected the bathroom in the hallway area, which was clean and orderly. LPA did not observe any hazardous materials that can pose a danger to children in care. LPA observed napping equipment in the form of cots. Per licensee, bedding and blankets are washed at the facility weekly. Page 1 of 4 Per licensee, the facility is currently caring for school aged children and are not using the napping equipment. However, napping equipment is available if needed. Bedroom 1 was inspected and per licensee, bedroom room 1 is not really used currently by day care children. It is mostly used as an isolation area when a child becomes ill. LPA observed a latch that can lock bedroom 1, making it inaccessible to children in care. Bedroom 2 was then inspected, and LPA observed multiple age appropriate toys and books for children in care. The back yard was then inspected. Per licensee, children are not using the back yard as new grass is being installed. LPA reminded licensee before children are able to use the backyard, licensee must do a walk through and make sure there are no materials that can pose a danger to children in care. Per licensee, children play in the front yard and assures there is 100% supervision when children play in the front yard. All areas were observed to be clean, orderly, comfortable, and well ventilated. The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. Per licensee, the facility provides all meals for children in care. LPA reminded the licensee that food brought from home must be labeled with the child’s name, stored properly and or refrigerated. If a child becomes ill, the child is isolated in bedroom 1 away from the other children while the parents are called. A cot is available if needed. Licensee's poisons, detergent, cleaning compounds, medications and other items which could pose a danger to child are stored where they are inaccessible to children. LPA observed a functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the kitchen area. LPA observed a 2A-10BC fire extinguisher in the kitchen area. The valve on the fire extinguisher was pointing to the fully charged green section and serviced on 05/21/2025. There is a working telephone on site. Per Title 22 Emergency Disaster Drill must be conducted and documented at least every 6 months. Per licensee, the last emergency disaster drill was conducted and documented on 3/12/2026. Per the licensee, there are no weapons or bodies of water on the premises. LPA did observe a medium size dog during inspection. LPA reminded licensee that its best practice to provide 100% supervision when the dog is around the daycare children. Page 2 of 4 LPA conducted a children file review and deemed complete. LPA conducted staff file review and deemed it not complete. 1 out of 1 staff had an expired childcare mandated reporter certificate and Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification All childcare employees must complete mandated reporter training within 30 days of hire and renew training every two years at Licensee has the required documents posted in the FCCH; Facility License (LIC 203), Notification of Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 394) and Earthquake preparedness Checklist. 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 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 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 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. 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. Page 3 of 4 During the exit interview, licensee 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 . Based on the LPA’s observations and record review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health and safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Faith Taylor-Jones. Page 4 of 4