Routine inspection·January 9, 2026

On 01/09/26 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mary Silva conducted an unannounced annual inspection at the above facility. Licensing staff met with Licensee Cynthia Esqueda, who led LPA(s) on a tour of the facility. There were no children present during the inspection. Facility capacity is in compliance for a Large Family Child Care Home. Per licensee one child is currently enrolled. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. This is a two story home which consists of 4 bedrooms upstairs, 2 bathrooms upstairs, 1/2 bathroom downstairs, kitchen, dining room, living room/daycare room, family room, attached garage, front yard, fenced backyard and in ground swimming pool with jacuzzi. Currently residing in the home is one adult and three minor children. All areas identified on the Facility Sketch were inspected to include the following: Accessible areas: first floor which consist of the kitchen, family room, dining area, living room/daycare room, 1/2 bathroom located next to the family room, and fenced backyard. Inaccessible areas: the second floor, attached garage, and in ground swimming pool/ Jacuzzi. LPA observed a baby gate by the stairway making the second floor inaccessible to the children in care. LPA observed the following required posted documentation in the main entry way of the facility: Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. LPA reviewed facility records for LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan. LPA observed disaster drill conducted on 12/10/2025. The home was observed to be clean and orderly, with central air and heating. Licensing staff observed a fireplace located in the family room barricaded by a metal gate. Page 1 of 4 Licensing staff observed the smoke detector and the carbon monoxide detector to be in operable condition. Licensing staff observed the valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged with a receipt dated 03/31/2025. Reminded licensee fire extinguisher should be serviced yearly. The home maintains telephone service via cell phone. There are toys and other age-appropriate material available for children in the living/day care room. Licensee prepares breakfast, lunch, and pm snack for the children in care. Licensee transports children before and after school. Isolation area is in the family room for ill children to rest. Licensee has a pet cat that is kept upstairs. Reminded licensee pets must remain in off limits area during day care hours. Licensee states that there are no poisons stored in the home and understands that all poisons must be locked, to be made inaccessible to children. Per Licensee there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. Licensing staff reminded licensee smoking is not allowed in the home. The Licensee uses the left side of the back yard for outdoor play. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced by a brick wall. Licensing staff observed the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with. LPA observed an inground pool swimming pool with jacuzzi in the backyard; there is an alarm next to the sliding door in the family room leading to the outdoor area. The in-ground swimming pool has a self- latching gate secured with a lockable device on the top of the gate. The self-latching gate opens away from the swimming pool. The swimming pool is surrounded by a mesh gate which is 5ft tall. The openings between railings are 4 inches. LPA observed and tested the pool alarm to be inoperable condition and meets ASTM International Standard F2208, a life ring with an exterior diameter of 17 inches and labeled as approved by the United States Coast Guard, a 12 ft rescue pool with a body hook on the left side as you enter the pool area and reviewed the daily inspection log for pool safety. 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, and LIC 995A Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights. Licensee file was reviewed for the following: LIC 508- Criminal Record Statement, Proof of immunizations against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse. Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification expires on 01/18/2027. Mandated Reporter Training has been completed and expires on 03/31/2027. www.mandatedreporterca.com Page 2 of 4 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. Licensee does not have any infants enrolled. 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/ . 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/process . 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. MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Centers and Family Child Care Homes - Licensee, was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Megan\342\200\231s Law - Family Child Care Homes - 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. Based on Licensing staff observations and records review, no deficiencies are being cited, licensee is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Page 3 of 4 A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal rights were given. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Cynthia Esqueda. Page 4 of 4