Routine inspection·October 16, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Calderon conducted unannounced annual/random visit. Upon arrival LPA contacted Licensee Adei Getachew, who informed LPA is on their way home to meet up. LPA observed no signs of children in care. Licensee who allowed LPA entrance into the facility at , when Licensee arrived to the facility. LPA disclosed the purpose of today's visit. Upon entrance, 0 children observed. Licensee guided LPA Calderon on a tour of the facility. All individuals present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed home. Individuals discussed based on Guardian Personnel Roster and noted. Facility capacity is in compliance for a Large Family Child Care Home- Capacity 14. Per Licensee, hours of operation will be Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Per Licensee, hours may change if needed depending on parents schedule, LPA reminded Licensee a child should not to exceed 24 hour care at one time. Licensee states that she cares for children 0 -13 years of age. Per Licensee, currently no infants in care. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/ dining area, family room, living room, garage, and side-yard, backyard and front yard. On Limit areas: family room, dining area, bathroom in the hallway, (1) bedroom/ play room, and side yard. Off limits: (2) bedrooms, laundry room, garage, and backyard. Parents are currently bring food from home. (Pg 1) 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: All areas identified on the facility sketch that children use, were inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, ventilation and heating (central). The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection. Per Licensee, no children on medication. Per Licensee, no guns/firearms and the family has (3) pets who were observed friendly. Fireplace was observed with screened. Per Licensee, child who present illness and are waiting to be picked up are separated from other children in space like the family room or dining area. Kitchen was observed. Food is provided by the Licensee for the children. Chemicals / Cleaning compounds were observed under the kitchen sink. Play room was observed and LPA observed age appropriate toys, materials and equipment. Front and backyard was observed and no bodies of water observed. LPA reviewed required posted documentation located at the entrance of the home: Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form and LPA provided (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form to post. Facility records were reviewed for LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan and Disaster drill log, last drill conducted on Oct 2025. Licensee record was reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, which expires on 05/24/2026 and Mandated Reporter Training Certificate and expires on 11/12/2026. (4) Children files were reviewed all documents were in place. LPA gave consultation on CDPH/PM286 Immunization document. Carbon Monoxide and smoke alarm devices were tested and found operable. The home contains Liability Insurance for the day care that expires with appropriate Liability Bond amount per Title 22. During today's visit, LPA discussed the unusual incident report that was reported to the department on 10/12/25 and the email to submit an written incident within 7 days of the incident date. Home observed safe, clean and no risk hazards. (Pg 2) 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. 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 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. Per California Code of Regulation, Title 22, no citations were given on todays visit. A Notice of Site visit was given and must be posted in 30 days. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Adei Getachew.