Routine inspection·March 6, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alicia Mooberry conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection on this date. Upon arrival LPA met with Terri Madison-Owens, Licensee, informed of the purpose of inspection and provided form LIC 126, Inspection Entrance Checklist. The licensee provided tour of facility. LPA inspected rooms/areas on the facility sketch in which child-care services are provided and to which children have access. Per licensee the current hours of care provided are Monday \342\200\223 Friday 8:00am - 4:45pm. There were 3 children present during inspection, including 1 infant. Also present was Adult 1. All adults present have obtained the required background clearance and are associated to the facility. Individuals residing in the home were discussed and noted. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. This is a one story home which consists of three bedrooms and two bathroom. Areas accessible to children include the family room (at rear of home), living room (day-care room), kitchen/dining room, one restroom (by kitchen), laundry room by kitchen, front yard and fenced portion of the backyard space (by garage) Areas off limits to children include: 3 bedrooms, one bathroom, bonus room (basement), billiard room (raised space next to family room), detached garage, and backyard space observed to be gated and inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed the off limits rooms to be closed and locked. There is a gate the blocks access to stairs leading to the bonus room in basement. A gate is placed at the entrance to billiard room in the family room space. Children use the restroom located between the laundry room and an off limits bedroom. LPA observed the facility license, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form posted in on wall by daycare room. --Pg. 1 \342\200\223 Report Continues The home is observed to be clean and orderly. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Fire extinguisher indicated fully charged and was serviced on 03/2025, Licensee was reminded that fire extinguisher needs to be serviced yearly. The home maintains telephone service via cell phone. There are toys and other age-appropriate material available. LPA observed that cleaning compounds are in locked cabinets in bathroom, laundry room and kitchen inaccessible to children in care. Knives and other sharp kitchen items are kept inaccessible to children in care over the refrigerator. Licensee states that there are no poisons stored in the home and understands that all poisons must be locked, not only inaccessible to children. Per Licensee there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. Per Licensee, area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the family room, supervised and away from the other children. Outdoor play area is in the back and front yard and observed to be fenced. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other age appropriate materials. There are locked storage cabinet in the backyard space. The facility does not have a pool or similar bodies of water. Per licensee, there at no pets in the home. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed for completeness using LIC12. LPA reminded licensee to maintain current a sleep log for 13 month old infant in care. LPA reminded licensee to ensure all children's documents are completed and signed by authorized representative. Child #1 is missing signature on LIC 700. 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. Licensee records were reviewed and found complete. Pediatric first Aid/CPR completed 2/7/25. Licensee was advised/reminded to post the required posted documentation in a location visible to parent/guardians of children in care. LPA reviewed Children\342\200\231s Roster form LIC 9040 and Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A) --- Pg. 2 Report Continues 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. 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. 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 . 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. Based on the LPA's observations and records review no deficiencies are cited during this inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were discussed and provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Terri Madison-Owens.