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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

ANDREWS FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 1980196873 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Calderon conducted an unannounced random annual inspection at the above facility. LPA met with Licensee Marisol Andrews who allowed LPA entrance into the facility. LPA disclosed purpose of today's visit. LPA upon arrival observed Licensee , staff assistant (Per Licensee daughter) , adult son (per assistant does assist with the day care), (9) children (2 which were infants). Per Licensee, staff assistant is not 18 year old, LPA informed Licensee cannot stay alone with children. LPA was guided analysts on a tour of the facility alongside Licensee M.Andrews. Hours of operation are Mon-Fri 6:00 AM - 5:30PM. This is two story home which consists of four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, one half bath, living room, kitchen, dining area, front yard, garage/ activity room, and backyard. On limit: living room, dining area, and garage/activity room, one bathroom, front yard. Off limits: all of upstairs (gated observed), two bathrooms and backyard. At 2:23pm LPA Calderon asked for son name. Per Licensee, son name was disclosed to LPA Calderon, LPA asked for their age, Licensee stated son is 19 years old. LPA informed Licensee that son is not on the facility roster. LPA asked Licensee was son fingerprinted cleared when he turned 18 years old, Licensee no not yet. Licensee informed Licensee son does not assist with the day care. Per Licensee, son still lives at home, deficiency cited with civil penalties assessed. Son was observed to leave home at appox 2:20pm. Individuals residing in the home have been discussed and noted. (Pg 1/ cont.) All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection: LPA reviewed required posted documentation's located in living room for: Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form (LIC9148 printed and posted during visit). Facility records were reviewed for LIC 9040- Facility Roster (needs to be updated with dates children left and no longer enrolled at the day care, consultation ), Fire/ Disaster drill log, last drill conducted on 08/2025. LPA observed required 2A10BC fire extinguisher that was serviced 07/22/24, deficiency type B will be cited at another time. LPA Calderon reviewed Liability Insurance from Acord/ Markel Service Co- expires 1/7/26, required liability bond was reviewed on. The home maintains telephone service via cell phone. During today's visit smoke and carbon monoxide was tested. Per Licensee, provides meals and snacks to children in care. Knives were observed in kitchen counter were children present can not reach. LPA informed Licensee to assess the situation, if older children present they may reach knives were they are currently located and to make sure it is inaccessible for all ages when present at the facility. Per Licensee, Chemicals, cleaning compounds and solutions are stored in laundry area, laundry room has a door knob that cannot be locked, observed by LPA Calderon at 2:54pm, picture taken. At 2:54pm Licensee opened laundry room LPA observed on the floor Clorox bleach, on low shelves propane tanks (2), shelves above laundry machines are high to reach had cleaning compounds and solutions, detergents observed on laundry machine, in the shelve LPA observed Raid Ant and Roach killer poison in a white bottle spray bottle, picture taken. During visit Licensee, threw Raid poison in the outside City Trash can and informed Licensee they have a pest control company who comes to the home; in addition LPA Calderon at 3:10pm LPA observed wine bottles (15 count) in the wine rack located under wine cabinet bar, low to the ground, accessible to children in care, deficiency Type B cited. Wine bottles during visit were placed in off limit bedroom upstairs inaccessible to children. Per Licensee, adult supervises child when in the restroom that is next to the laundry room, laundry room has a baby gate in front of the door. Per Licensee, does not provide transportation. Per Licensee, has 2 pet dogs in the home, during visit one was observed to be around the children and one was in off limit to children in dog gate Per Licensee, no children are administered medication at the facility. Per Licensee no guns in the home. (Pg 2 /cont..) Children play in the front yard and per Licensee go across street to Stevenson Park. Per Licensee, children are fully supervised when they are outside. Front yard and inside observed to have age appropriate toys and no bodies of water observed on premises. Per Licensee, Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the living room, away from the other children. LPA reviewed Child #1 and Child #2 infants 15 min sleep log indicates time start of sleep and end time, does not show each 15 min time that children were checked deficiency type B will be cited at another time. and Child #1 is in the age range of 0-12 months, Infant does not have Lic9227 Individual sleep plan, deficiency type B will be cited at another time. Infants present Child #1 and Child #2 per Licensee uses the same play pen and sleeps in play pen. LPA observed two play pens, one stored in closet. LPA informed Licensee infants must sleep in play yard or crib and have availability for each infant present at one time with firm mattress and fitted sheets for each play yard or crib, deficiency type A cited. LPA informed Licensee play pens are not to be used for sleeping purpose, only for play. LPA suggested Technical Support Program (TSP) and discussed program- per Licensee will like to enroll in program and LPA will submit application to TSP Coordinator. 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. (Pg 3/ cont) 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. 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. 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. A Notice of Site visit was given must remain posted for 30 days. Based on today\342\200\231s visit, Per California Code of Regulations Title 22, the facility was given (2) deficiencies, Type A and (1) deficiency Type B . Civil Penalty was given for adult 18 and over not fingerprinted cleared. LPA Ashley Calderon informed licensee Marisol Andrews that this report dated 8/20/25 document(s) (2) Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care.Also, LPA Calderon informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 8/20/25 that documents any Type A citations to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification . An exit interview was conducted with Licensee Marisol Andrews. Technical issues started at 5:19am. (Pg 4/ End of report)

Citations

3 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 102352(p)(2)Type A

    Based on interview per Licensee M.Andrews uses the same play pen and sleeps in play pen for infants. LPA observed two play pens and not play yards or cribs with firm mattress and fitted sheets , the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [2] out of [2] infant sleeping equipment which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • OPERATION OF A FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME

    Based on observation wine bottles on wine bar low to ground in kitchen, and low detergants in laundry room has baby gate and door knob has no lock, and poison in high shelve above laundry machines, poison thrown away in city trash can outside of home, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [1] out of [3] [(objects) items which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Criminal Record Clearance Requirements - Initial Clearance

    Based on interview with Licensee M.Andrews informed LPA son is 19 years old.LPA asked Licensee was son fingerprinted cleared when he turned 18 years old, Licensee no not yet, son still lives at home, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in [1] out of [1] adult not fingerprinted cleared which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

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What happened during the August 20, 2025 inspection of ANDREWS FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of ANDREWS FAMILY CHILD CARE on August 20, 2025. 3 citations were issued: 2 Type A (serious) and 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to ANDREWS FAMILY CHILD CARE on August 20, 2025?

Yes, 3 citations were issued (2 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on interview per Licensee M.Andrews uses the same play pen and sleeps in play pen for infants. LPA observed two pl..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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