Routine inspection·July 22, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Veronica Martinez Garza conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection at the above facility on 07/22/25 at 09:05 a.m. LPA met with Angelica Reyes licensee who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Also present was the licensee\342\200\231s husband Hector Valenzuela (A1) and licensee\342\200\231s adult son Alexander Mondragon (A2). Per licensee, 11 children are enrolled. Operation hours are Monday through Friday 06:00am to 05:30pm. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, garage, laundry room, front yard, and backyard (fenced). Areas accessible to children include living room, dining room, kitchen, 1 bedroom, bathroom, and back yard. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include 2 bedrooms, laundry room, detached garage, and front yard. According to the licensee, there are 3 dogs and 1 turtle on the premises. Family members residing in the home are 3 adults and 1 minor. LPA observed licensee\342\200\231s son does not have a fingerprint clearance. Upon further review on Guardian, LPA observed that licensee\342\200\231s son requested a fingerprint clearance on 09/05/2024; however, fingerprints were not cleared. Fingerprints are showing as \342\200\234in process,\342\200\235 however, licensee was not notified of the status. Licensee received a DOJ letter that confirmed clearance. LPA reviewed DOJ letter and observed that the fingerprints requested were for an adult program instead for child care. LPA discussed with the licensee that her son would need to request a new fingerprint clearance for child care and also provided form LIC 9163. LPA toured all areas identified on the facility sketch used by children during this visit and were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. Tour began in the living room where LPA observed age-appropriate toys, materials and equipment for children. There is an off-limits bedroom in the living room. LPA observed the bedroom door was closed and remains closed during operation hours. Adjacent to the living room is the dining room, kitchen, bathroom, and 2 bedrooms. Licensee placed a well mounted child proof gate between the living room and kitchen. Page 1 of 4 LPA toured the children\342\200\231s bathroom and observed it safe and in sanitary conditions. Tour then continued in the dining room/kitchen where LPA observed child sized chairs and tables for children. Per licensee, children only access the dining room/kitchen during lunch and snacks. Licensee stated that all knives are stored in a cabinet inaccessible to children. Licensee then guided LPA to the bedroom next to the children\342\200\231s bathroom where 2 infants were napping on play pens. LPA observed play pens meet Title 22 Regulations. LPA also observed cots are being stored in the bedroom. Per licensee, the bedroom is only used during the infants nap time. Laundry room was observed to be inaccessible to children. There\342\200\231s also a first aid kit readily available. LPA observed the following required posted documentation in the living room: Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. LPA reviewed facility records LIC 610- Emergency Disaster Plan and Disaster drill log. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months and document the date and time of each drill. Last drill conducted on 06/16/25 Children\342\200\231s roster was available during this inspection. Licensee does understand that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. **Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours** Per licensee, food is provided to children. Licensee was advised that if food is brought from the children\342\200\231s homes, all containers must be labeled with the child\342\200\231s name and properly stored or refrigerated. The facility has a working telephone, ventilation, and heating. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible to children. The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home and understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. Per licensee, there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. At 09:16 a.m. smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed to be operable. The valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 07/17/25, per the service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. The isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the kitchen with supervision. Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per licensee, no one smokes in the home. Page 2 of 4 Children are currently using the back yard for outdoor play. LPA observed adequate shade and age-appropriate play equipment. LPA also observed 2 cars that were being worked on by the licensee\342\200\231s husband. According to the licensee, the cars are removed prior to children using the backyard. LPA observed there is a well mounted child proof gate between the backyard and driveway. The detached garage is at the end of the driveway and LPA observed the garage is used as storage. Per licensee, the garage us off-limits and remains locked during hours of operation. LPA advised the licensee to check with the American Standard Testing Materials for Playground Guidelines and/or to use the manufactures recommendations for the playground equipment in efforts to be more in line with safety guidelines. Licensee understands that children should be supervised at all times. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, hot tubs, fishponds, or similar bodies of water during the inspection. 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, LIC 9227- Infant sleep form (0-12 months, and documentation of 15-minute Infant Sleep Check (0-24 months). LPA observed all child 6 (C6) had a blank LIC 627 and C8 had a missing LIC 995A. LPA provided technical violations. Staff records were reviewed for approved 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 and current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training expires on 06/21/26 and Pediatric CPR/FA expires on 09/2026. AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting \342\200\223 On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers Licensee does care for infants. 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-andresources/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. No infant walkers, No baby bouncers, No Johnny jumpers, No exersaucers, and any other item that falls into that category. Page 3 of 4 The licensee is operating within proper capacity and ratios. LPA observed the licensee to be present at the home and providing adequate care and supervision. 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. 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 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. Licensee Angelica Reyes confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. The following deficiencies were cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety Codes. Please see 809D for documentation of deficiencies. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Angelica Reyes. Page 4 of 4