Routine inspection·January 30, 2026

ANNUAL/RANDOM INSPECTION CONDUCTED On January 30, 2026, at 12:03 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Carter conducted an Unannounced Annual / Random inspection and met with Adriana Jimenez, the Licensee . LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility. LPA was taken on a guided tour of the facility and provided licensee with a copy of the Facility Entrance Checklist. All adults associated to the home were found to have criminal record clearance. No children observed during today\342\200\231s inspection. Per the Licensee, there are currently (10) children enrolled. Licensee mainly provides after-school care. The children's roster was reviewed by LPA and is current. The Licensee reports the facility\342\200\231s hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Licensee provides transportation but does not provide overnight care. This is a single story home which consists of (3) bedrooms, (2) bathrooms, kitchen, living room, and attached garage. Areas accessible to children are : the living room, hallway bathroom, (2) bedrooms, one used as the playroom and the other used for napping. The kitchen is used in passing. Areas off-limits to children and parents are: master bedroom and bathroom and attached garage. The licensee does understand that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. Per licensee, off limit areas doors are closed and locked during operating hours, observed by LPA. All areas identified on the facility sketch as accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for the safety and comfort of the children. There is a working telephone maintained in the home via cellphone and facility has central air & heating. LPA observed a screened electric fireplace in the living room. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 1 OF 5 PAGE 2 OF 5 Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Parents\342\200\231 Rights were posted and observed at time of inspection. Disaster drill log was available during today\342\200\231s inspection, with last disaster drill conducted on January 8, 2026. LPA observed the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher with service tag dated January 15, 2026. Dual smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in operable condition and tested at time of inspection. First Aid kit was observed in the hallway storage area adjacent to playroom. LPA observed the playroom has age-appropriate toys and learning material available such as charts, circle time area, toddler size tables and chairs, books for reading, blocks, and a play kitchen free of loose and sharp parts. Napping mats were stored against the wall. LPA observed napping room has a mounted tv, changing table against the wall, a twin size bed, and a toddler size bed. Children use the hallway bathroom. LPA observed bathroom to have operable toilet/sink and adequate toileting supplies for children in care. No hazards observed. Sharp objects, detergents and cleaning compounds were inaccessible. Knives are stored in the upper kitchen cabinet, medicine is stored in the hallway cabinet secure by a safety latch, and cleaning compounds are stored in a latched cabinet under the kitchen sink. Detergents are kept in the outside laundry shed inaccessible to children. The Licensee states that there is no poison in the home and understands that poison must be locked. The Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. The children have access to the backyard for outside play. Backyard place area is sectioned off. LPA observed age appropriate toys such as scooters, a play structure with a slide, climbing structure, infant structure with small slide and infant swing with straps, and caterpillar crawl tunnel. Play area is completely covered with a tent providing ample shading for children in care. The is an above-ground pool and locked laundry shed in the off-limits section of the backyard inaccessible to children. The pool is fully fenced in by a metal self-latching gate, observed by LPA. Metal gate is at least 60 inches and does not restrict the view of the pool. The gate to the pool is kept locked and you need a key to access. LPA did not observe required life ring or rescue pole. The Licensee ordered a life ring and rescue pole during inspection visit. LPA observed order confirmation at time of inspection. A pool safety log was provided to the licensee at time of inspection. PIN 25-01 was provided by LPA to licensee to review new pool safety requirements. LPA observed yard has grass and adequate perimeter fencing through-out the property. Play area is free of loose and sharp articles or objects and all trees, shrubs, and plants are maintained. PAGE 3 OF 5 Food is provided for children in care. LPA reminded licensee that any food brought from the children\342\200\231s homes shall be labeled with child\342\200\231s name and properly stored or refrigerated. Per the Licensee, there are no children enrolled that requires medication administered or any children with allergies. The isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is one of the on-limits bedrooms, supervised and away from the other children in care . Infant Care: Currently licensee has (2) infants over 12 months enrolled. Sleeping logs reviewed by LPA. The Licensee was advised; infants shall not be swaddled in care. Car seats shall only be used for transportation purposes and shall not be used for sleeping. LPA discussed the Safe sleep regulation, including LIC 9227 Infant Sleep Plan for infants under 12 months, 15-minute sleep check documentation for infants 0 -24 months. \342\200\224Children records reviewed for required licensing forms. All forms on file. \342\200\224 Staff records were reviewed Licensee had required Immunization records and proof of TB clearance on file. The Licensee has current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification valid until: 03/23/26. Mandated Reporter training for licensee and assistant was expired. Per the licensee staff are schedule to complete training with the union representative on 2/26/26. Licensee will submit training certificates to LPA once training is completed. The following was discussed: \302\267 Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours. NO smoking, NO infant walkers, NO Johnny jumpers, NO saucer chairs, NO incline sleepers, or any other item that falls into that category are permitted in the facility. Effective January 1, 2010, Licensees of family childcare homes are required to ensure that at least one staff member with current training in Pediatric First Aid & CPR is on site at all times when children are present. \302\267 Reporting Requirements: Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur, such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your home. Any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing. PAGE 4 OF 5 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. 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 childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the Licensee Adriana Jimenez, 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 this information, the following deficiencies on the attached LIC 809D 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\342\200\231s health & safety. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) \342\200\223 must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site inspection by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Adriana Jimenez . Appeal Rights Given .......... REPORT ENDS PAGE 5 OF 5 ...........