Routine inspection·August 7, 2025

On 8/7/25 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Tyler Reyes conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection at the above facility. LPA met with Licensee Hernandez, Maria and provided an Entrance Checklist-Family Child Care Homes LIC 126. LPA conducted a tour of the facility led by Licensee Maria. LPA observed (13) children in care. Per Licensee Maria the hours of operation are Monday-Friday 6AM-8PM. Care provided during the day and overnight combined shall not exceed 24 hours from the time the child entered into care. The facility is licensed to care for MAX. CAP (WHEN THERE IS AN ASSISTANT PRESENT): 12 - NO MORE THAN 4 INFANTS. CAP 14 - NO MORE THAN 3 INFANTS. 1 CHILD IN KINDERGARTEN OR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND 1 CHILD AT LEAST AGE 6. LPA discussed and provided copies of Capacity Regulations for Family Child Care Home License, Personnel Report LIC 500, and Child Care Facility Roster LIC 9040. During the inspection, the following individuals were present in the home: Licensee and staff #1 (S1). All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption. LPA informed that any individual that has direct contact with the children and resides in the home is required to have a criminal record clearance or exemption. Facility Sketch: The facility is a single-story structure that consists of a Front yard, living room, dining room, kitchen, (4) bedrooms, (2) restrooms, laundry area, detached garage, and backyard. Page 1 of 5 On-Limits: Front yard, living room, dining room, (2) bedrooms, (2) restroom and an area of the backyard. Off-Limit: (2) bedrooms, garage, and pool area. Facility Postings: LPA observed the required postings in the living room: Facility License, PUB 394 Notification of Parents’ Rights, and LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness, LIC 610A Emergency Disaster Plan, and Verification of Disaster and Fire Drills. LPA provided updated copies of PUB 394 and LIC 9148 for posting. Pediatric CPR/First Aid in Pediatrics Certification: Licensee Completed 2023-08-25 American Red cross and S1 8/25/2023 American Red Cross. Emergency Disaster Drill: Fire Drill 8/5/25 Fire/Earthquake Transportation: Per Licensee transportation is provided. A valid California Driver License of the licensee was observed with an expiration date of 11/4/2027. Infants: Per Licensee Maria no infants currently enrolled. LPA discussed infant safe sleep with Licensee. Facility should supervise infants while they are sleeping adhering to physical checks every (15-minute) and ensuring infants are sleeping on their back. Documentation of these checks shall be maintained in the infant’s file and made available for Department review. Documentation shall include the date, infant’s name, and the time of each (15-minute) check. The infant’s authorized representative and emergency contact shall be notified if any signs of distress or labored breathing are observed. An individual Sleep Plan LIC 9227 shall be completed for each infant up to12 months of age. LPA provided the Licensee with copies of the Infant Safe Sleep information from the Family Child Care Home Licensing Requirements handbook. Items not permitted: LPA provided the Licensee with a picture listing some of the items not permitted in a family childcare home, which include a bouncer, a jumper, and a walker. These items are not allowed to be on the premises of the facility. Meals: Per Licensee Maria children will have meals in living room. Licensee Maria was advised to ensure all food brought from home is properly labeled and stored. Per Licensee no children have reported food allergies. Medication: Per Licensee Maria the facility will provide incidental medical services. If required, medication will be inaccessible to children by centrally storing and locking. Medications will be administered in accordance with PIN 22-02-CCP, which outlines requirements for proper storage, documentation, and staff training. Page 2 of 5 The following on-limit areas that will be used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. Heating and cooling are provided by central air-conditioning. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and learning materials. Telephone service is provided via cell phone. LPA observed a fire extinguisher in the kitchen with a purchase receipt of 8/4/24 which poses a potential health and safety risk. Family Child Care Homes are required to maintain a new or serviced fully charged fire extinguisher which is at least a 2A:10BC annually. LPA observed (2) fireplaces one in the living room and the other in the dining room both screened. (1) technical violation (TV) was issued for the missing outlet covers on electrical outlets. LPA observed knives stored in top kitchen cabinet. LPA reminded Licensee Maria to ensure all knives and cleaning products are stored in a manner that is both inaccessible and age-appropriate for the children enrolled. Per Licensee Maria there are no firearms on the premises. If firearms are present, LPA verified per Title 22 regulations that they are locked, with ammunition stored separately. Per licensee no pets are present at the facility. Poisons/Cleaning Products: Poisons are stored in an off-limit room. Cleaning products are stored in a cabinet. Outdoor: Children may use the front yard and backyard for outdoor play. Per Licensee Maria children will be supervised during outdoor play. Per Licensee Maria they have (1) pet dog. No animal feces were observed. LPA discussed and provided copies of PIN 25-06 Extreme Heat Prevention. Pool: LPA discussed and provided copies of information for bodies of water from California-DSS-Manual-CCL. LPA observed the pool surrounded by an iron fence. LPA observed the fence to be in good repair. Fence is constructed so that it does not obscure the pool from view. LPA observed the fence to be at least 60 inches. LPA observed the gate swinging away from the pool. The licensee states that supervision is always provided. Upon inspection of the pool LPA did not observe a pool alarm compliant with ASTM International Standard. LPA did not observe a rescue pole with a body hook, or a life ring approved by United States Coast Guard. The absence of the required pool equipment poses a potential health and safety risk. A (TV) was given for a licensee shall perform a daily inspection of the drowning prevention safety features and safety equipment before opening the facility and maintain a log of the inspections to be provided to the department upon request. Page 3 of 5 Staff Files: LPA reviewed Licensee and S1for following documentation: LIC 9052 Employee Rights, LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirements to Report Child Abuse, Proof of Immunizations, and Mandated Reporting Training Certificate LPA provided copies of LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirements to Report Child Abuse. Based on record review Licensee has and expired Mandated Reporter Training Certificate which poses a potential health and safety risk. Children Files: LPA reviewed (2) children files for the following documentation: LIC 282 Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, LIC 700 Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627 Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights, and LIC 9224 Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Reports it was not applicable. (2) of (2) children had required documentation. 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 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 of 5 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 childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the Licensee Maria 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 and must remain posted for 30 days consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted and Appeal Rights provided with Licensee Maria. Please see attached LIC 809-D for citations. (5) Type B's were issued and (2) Technical Violations. Page 5 of 5