Routine inspection·September 17, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Calderon conducted unannounced random /annual visit. LPA met with Licensee Darnetta Frederick and explained the purpose of today's visit. Facility capacity is in compliance for a Large Family Child Care Home. Currently hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm,. However, Licensee may extend hours if needed due to parents schedule and may provide overnight care if needed. Licensee understands she cannot exceed 24 hour care at one time. Licensee cares for children infant -12 years of age. This is a one-story home. Areas off limits include: (3) bedrooms, (2) bathroom and half of the backyard (inaccessible by a gate). Areas used by children include: Garage (Classroom), one bathroom, living room (daycare room), dining room area and half the back yard. All areas identified on the facility sketch that children use, were inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, ventilation and heating (central). The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection. Per Licensee, there are no weapons, firearms on the premises. LPA reviewed required posted documentation's in the garage for Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form and (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. Facility records were reviewed for LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan and Disaster drill log and the last drill conducted was 07/18/25. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Fire extinguisher indicated fully charged and was purchased on 09/2025 and LPA observed varies extinguishers in the home, LPA reminded Licensee that fire extinguisher must be serviced or purchase a new one yearly. The home is observed to be clean and orderly. (Page. 1/ LIC809-C...) There are toys and other age appropriate material available for children. LPA observed infant play yards visible in living room for infants in care. Licensee has 15 min log for infants on an online portal, 15 min checks are inconsistent, consultation provided. Licensee was reminded that no eating and napping are to taken place in the garage (classroom). Currently, children are using the backyard for outdoor play. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced, the outdoor area that is used for the children is located the far back space, children enter yard space from the side area through the garage. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with. LPA did not observe any objects that could be hazardous to children in care. There are no pools or spas, or other bodies of water. Backyard is has two sections, 1 area for children and 1 area off limit to children in care. LPA Calderon reviewed (3) staff files and (5) children files. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed, infants files had appropriate documentation for age : LIC9227 Individual Safe Sleep plan Consultation given on immunization records. Staff files were reviewed, staff had immunization's and active mandated reporter training. Licensee and staff assistant first aid and cpr expired, Licensee certification expired 9/2/25 and staff assistants certification expired 8/31/25, deficiency cited. Licensee mandated reporter certificate expires: 6/10/26 . Chemicals, and sharps located in kitchen area in cabinets that have safety latches /locks and there is a baby gate in place. Per Licensee, food is provided at the facility. At 11am additional child arrived making census 6 and staff assistant arrived. 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 2/ LIC809-C...) 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. Based on today\342\200\231s visit, Per California Code of Regulations Title 22 the facility was cited with one Type B deficiency. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Darnetta Frederick (Page 3/ End of report).