Routine inspection·September 2, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Veronica Martinez Garza conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection at the above facility on 09/02/25 at 11:18 am. LPA met with Erica Cortez licensee who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were 11 children present. Also present was the licensee’s husband and 2 older daughters/assistants Daniel Cortez, Bridgett Cortez, and Charlie Cortez. Per licensee, 13 children are enrolled. Operation hours are Monday through Friday 05:00am – 12:00am. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, front yard, side yard, and back yard (fenced) for play. Areas accessible to children include the living room, 1 bathroom, and backyard. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, front yard, and side yard. According to the licensee, there is 1 dog on the premises. Family members residing in the home are 5 adults and 1 minor. All individuals present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed home and are identified on the attached LIC 811. 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 safe toys, play equipment, and materials for children. Children nap on cots and cribs in the living room. LPA observed that there is a door in the living room that connects to the hallway were the bedrooms and bathroom is located. LPA walked through the hallway and observed 1 storage room where all cleaning products are stored. The storage room remains locked and inaccessible to children. Licensee understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. Down the hallway observed 3 bedrooms with both doors are kept closed. Page 1 of 4 The dining room is connected to the living room and kitchen. LPA also observed that there is a well mounted gate between the kitchen and the hallway to prevent children from having access to the hallway. LPA observed that the kitchen cabinet under the sink was locked. The children’s bathroom is at the end of the hallway. LPA observed that the children’s bathroom is in safe and in sanitary conditions. There’s 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 was conducted on 08/04/25. Children’s 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’s homes, all containers must be labeled with the child’s 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. Per licensee, there are no firearms, weapons or bodies of water in the home. At 02:20 pm 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 05/15/25, 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 the living room or backyard with supervision. Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per licensee, no one smokes in the home. Children use the backyard or outdoor play. LPA observed the back yard has adequate shade, age-appropriate toys, and equipment . LPA did not observe any objects that could be hazardous to children in care. 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. Page 2 of 4 Children’s 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’ Rights, LIC 9227- Infant sleep form (0-12 months, and documentation of 15-minute Infant Sleep Check (0-24 months). LPA observed all children’s files are complete. 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’s Mandated Reporter Training expires on 04/29/26 and Pediatric CPR/FA expires on 06/2027. AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – 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. 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. LPA observed that child 8 (C8) has a medication for Epinephrine that expires on 10/2026; however, licensee did not have an IMS plan on file. LPA provided PIN and a technical assistance. Page 3 of 4 For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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/ . 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 Erica Cortez confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. At this time, the facility is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no deficiencies being issued today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Erica Cortez. Page 4 of 4