Routine inspection·January 9, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Calderon on 1/9/2026 at 9:17am, conducted an annual/ random inspection and addressed the Licensees request for a Capacity of Increase - Capacity 14. LPA met with Licensee Shannon Fields-Benjamin, who allowed entrance into the facility. LPA disclosed purpose of today's inspection. The fire department approved a max capacity of 14 children, dated 12/26/2025. LPA conducted a guided a tour of the facility alongside Licensee Shannon Fields-Benjamin. There were 6 children present ( 2 whom was an infant) and 5 adults present during the visit; Licensee , 2 staff assistant, 1 health care aid that assists the Licensee whom left at approx 9:30am and licensees God Daughter whom volunteers and assisted Licensee with today's visit. Individual residing in the home have been discussed and noted, currently no children reside in the home. LPA received assistant via mobile with Guardian Roster from LPA Dayna Chambers; 2 assistants adults present were not eligible fingerprinted cleared for day care employees, and are listed as Home Care Aids and not associated under the Guardian Roster for the above facility, deficiency given. LPA provided LIC9163 LiveScan to get CACI, DOJ and FBI fingerprints; during the visit 2 staff assistants left to conduct appropriate livescan to assist at the day care. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection: Facility currently in capacity is in compliance for a Small Family Child Care Home- Capacity 8. Hours of operation are Mon-Fri 6:00 AM - 6:00PM. Licensee is available 24/7 if needed. With the change of capacity request; facility plans to care for children 4 month old - 12 years old and change operation hours from Monday - Sunday from 6am-5am. LPA informed Licensee Fields-Benjamin absent of facility cannot exceed 20% of hours of operation. This is a two story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 restrooms, kitchen, family room, living room, backyard (fenced), garage, and front yard. The following areas are used for day-care: Family room, 1 bathroom, living room, and kitchen. Off limit areas include: All of upstairs (3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom), backyard, front yard, and garage. LPA reviewed required posted documentation for Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form posted by the kitchen and day care room. Facility records were reviewed for LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan. LPA reviewed Fire and Earthquake drill, dated 12/12/2025.LPA observed the kitchen, the cabinets under the sink have latches and is a storage area for chemicals, cleaning solutions and soaps. Licensee was aware to store any poisons in locked areas not only inaccessible with latches. Food is provided by Licensee. Licensee was reminded if children bring food from home it must be labeled with the child\342\200\231s name and properly stored or refrigerated. During the visit LPA observed staircase, there was no gate and children under the age of 5 were present at the facility, deficiency cited. LPA Calderon observed a rocking chair that was not being used by infants, Licensee placed it outside of the front door to discard rocking chair, consultation was given and LPA provided PIN 21-19CCP. Carbon and Smoke alarms were observed and are interconnected. Children when ill can use the on limit spaces that are not being used like the kitchen, living room or day care area. Per Licensee, the home does not have any pets, and no fire arms/ guns/ ammunition; LPA did not observe the following. Outside was fully fenced, with age appropriate toys inside and outside of the home. No bodies of water observed on premises. LPA reviewed a total of 6 files. Infant #1 and Infant # 2 missing 15 sleep log, deficiency cited, Infant #2 parent is a volunteer (Licensee relative) and during visit completed LIC9227 Infant Sleep Plan was completed. Two children had the Nebulizer form, per Licensee treatment is done as needed due to both children having asthma. Per Licensee, their medication is currently not at the facility as they are not currently in need of medication. Licensee has a valid pediatric first aid and CPR expires 7/29/2027 and Mandated Reporter expires 10/3/2026. During the visit LPA provided copies of the Facility sketch and was given a plan ensuring Licensee can be present 80 % of the hours of operation. LPA received assistant from LPA Susann Sanchez via telephonically on Guardian did staff assistant transfer, for a individual who will assist at the day care in the time being that the 2 uncleared adults get fingerprinted cleared. LPA went over the process for individual clearances, provided LIC9182 and form was filled out and given to LPA Calderon to process a criminal background transfer request. 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 . 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. The applicant/ Licensee provided proof of control of property during the small F.C.C initial application. Because the applicant rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC 9151) that the applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The applicant obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149). 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 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, the Licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Licensee will have to do the following corrections and LPA Calderon will return to the home to check the following by 1/23/2026: - Get a gate for the staircase. - 15 min sleep log checks for Infants #1 and #2. - Review of Qualified Staff file for Staff #3 (will start at day care) - Immunization records, personnel file , Mandated Reporter, Pediatric First Aid and Cpr, LIC-Employee Rights and Statement of Acknowledgment of Child Abuse LIC form. Based on today\342\200\231s visit, Per California Code of Regulations Title 22 facility was given 3 deficiencies and civil penalty for uncleared individuals present in the home. LPA Ashley Calderon informed licensee Shannon Fields-Benjamin that this report dated 1/9/26 documents of (1) one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Calderon informed the licensee Shannon Fields- Benjamin to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 1/9/26 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification . Licensee/ Applicant was advised that approval of the application for a Large Family Child Care will be determined upon review of Department and after corrections are completed. Once licensed, the applicant is required to comply with Title 22 and with the terms and limitations stated on the License. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee/ Applicant Shannon Fields-Benjamin,