Routine inspection·August 6, 2025

Page 1 On 08/06/25, at 12:40pm Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) J.Duran and J.Culbert conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection at the above facility in Spanish. Upon arrival LPAs met with Sandra Benitez, Licensee, and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPAs provided the Entrance Checklist, LIC 126 and were guided on a tour of the facility. Per licensee the hours of operation are Monday-Friday 5:00am - 10:00pm. Individuals residing in the home were discussed and noted. Eight (8) children were present during the time of the inspection. Based on record review and interview, two out of four adults present did not have background clearance. Per licensee, both adults have been fingerprinted and are cleared, and they provided LPAs with DOJ applicant fingerprint response letters. LPA informed licensee that the letter does not serve as proof of fingerprint clearances. During interview, adult 2 stated that they have worked at the facility for 1 year and adult 1 has lived in the home for one month. This is an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care. Based on record review and interview all facility representatives Mandated Reporter were expired. Licensee acknowledged that they haven\342\200\231t renewed the Mandated Reporter and will complete such training by the end of the week and will provide proof of completion. This is a potential risk to persons in care. This is a two story home which consists of three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Areas used by the children include the living room, day-care room, bathroom located on the first floor, and gated sideyard. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children in care include: Entire 2nd floor - consisting of two bedrooms and bathroom. Areas off limit on the main floor: One bedroom (by stairs), kitchen, front and back yard. There are safety gates making the kitchen and hallway inaccessible to children in care. The stairs leading to the 2nd floor have a safety gate at the base of stairs preventing children from going upstairs. Page 3 Last fire/earthquake drill was conducted on 07/29/25. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Fire extinguisher indicated fully charged and was serviced on 05/19/2025, Licensee was reminded that fire extinguisher needs to be serviced yearly. The home maintains telephone service via cell phone/LAN line. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the living room, supervised and away from the other children. The home is observed to be clean and orderly, LPA observed that cleaning compounds are in kitchen inaccessible to children in care. The bathroom that children use is located in the hallway and observed to be clean and free of hazards. Licensee states that there are no poisons stored in the home and understands that all poisons must be lock, not only inaccessible to children. Per Licensee there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. LPA observed 1 infant in care. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee in Spanish and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage 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. Currently, children are using the sideyard for outdoor play. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced with gate leading to the street locked with padlock. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to freely use. LPAs observed a large bird enclosures that are not accessible to children in care. Licensee states, the children are always supervised during outdoor playtime. There were no objects observed that could be hazardous to children in care. The facility does not have a pool or similar bodies of water. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed and found completed. Staff records were reviewed. Licensee and 2 staff have current CPR/1st aid. LPA observed proper napping equipment including mats and cribs. There are individual cubbies for children's bedding. Page 3 LPA J.Duran informed Licensee Sandra Benitez that this report dated 08/06/25 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA J.Duran informed the Licensee Sandra Benitez to provide a copy of this license report dated 08/06/25 that document any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months form the date of this report. A signed acknowledgment of receipt licensing report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Based the LPAs file review and interview 2 Type A deficiency was cited today in accordance with California Title 22 regulation. Based on the LPA's observations and records review 4 B deficiency was cited today in accordance with California Title 22 Regulations. 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 [or facility representative] 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. Page 4 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] 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 [or facility representative] 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, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . 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 [or facility representative] 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. Notice of Site Visit - Centers and Family Child Care Homes A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit Interview - Centers and Family Child Care Homes Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee [or facility representative] (include name).