Routine inspection·May 12, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Seung Lee conducted an unannounced annual random inspection to the above facility. Upon arrival LPA Lee met with Licensee Maria Santiago who was present with 8 napping children. Licensee's assistant arrived back the facility after about an hour into the inspection. This large family child care home is a two story home consisting of four (4) bedrooms, three (3) bathrooms, kitchen, living room, family room, dining room, laundry area, breakfast nook, and a downstairs basement. Children have access to the living room, family room, dining room, laundry room, bathroom, and breakfast nook. Off-limits to children in care is the kitchen and entire upstairs. LPA observed children's safety gates in the downstairs area, preventing children from gaining access to the upstairs, kitchen, and basement. Currently residing in the home is the Licensee and Licensee's spouse with no additional adults/or children. All individuals must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed home. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger, were determined to be inaccessible to children in care. Emergency/Fire drill with children in care was last conducted on 02/03/2025 per drill log. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 08/01/2024 per service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. The carbon monoxide detector was tested and is working properly. The two (2) smoke detectors located downstairs, were tested, but were not operable. There are age appropriate toys available for children. Per licensee, there are no weapons, firearms, or pets on the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the premises. The Licensee was observed to be operating within the licensed capacity limitations during this inspection. The Licensee has completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR, which expires on 04/2026 Staff and Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed by LPA Lee., including but not limited to, a copy of the emergency information card that contains all of the information required by regulation. The following items were also discussed with licensee during this inspection: LPA\342\200\231s discussed the safe sleep regulations with 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. . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . The notice of site inspection must remain posted for 30 days during hours of operation. Failure to maintain this posting will requirement may result in a civil penalty of $100.00 dollars. Exit interview conducted with Licensee Maria Santiago. Appeal rights discussed and explained.