Facility-requested visit·December 2, 2025

At 1:10 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Roxana Lopez conducted a Case Management - Licensee Initiated visit for the purpose of evaluating a request for a capacity increase from 8 to 14. LPA met with Licensee Gladys Chinchilla, who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. There were 7 children present during this inspection- 2 being infants. Per Licensee, there are 8 children currently enrolled. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. This is a one story home located in the back of the lot, which consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen, garage, front porch and back yard . The children have access to living room, kitchen and backyard. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service via cell phone, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. There are age-appropriate toys and equipment inside and outside of the home. LPA observed a medicine cabinet with broken glass in the restroom that the children use- LPA advised that even though it is not reachable by the children it should be removed. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 1/7/2025, as indicated on tag. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months, and document the date and time of each drill. Last drill documented was conducted on 11/3/2025 . ---------------------------------------------------------------- pg. 1 of 3--------------------------------------------------- Licensee has current CPR/First Aid certification, expires on 7/2027 and Mandated Reporter Training Certificate, expires on 8/7/2027. At 2:15 pm children’s records were reviewed. LPA observed that 7 out of 8 files were missing the LIC 627 Consent of Medical treatment and 3 out of 8 files were missing LIC 700 Identification and Emergency Form. 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-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. Sleeping log was available for review for the two infants present. LPA advised that log needs to continue until the age of two. Licensee, was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. Because the licensee rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC 9151) that the applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The applicant obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149). ---------------------pg. 2 of 3 -------------------------------------------------------- Licensee is seeking to provide care for 14 children . A fire clearance has been granted as of 11/13/2025 . Based on the LPA’s observations and records reviews, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code od Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health and safety. The capacity increase request for a Large Family Child Care is pending deficiency clearance. Once deficiencies have been cleared application will be submitted for review. Once a capacity increase is issued, the Licensee is required to adhere to the terms and limitations as stated on the license. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Gladys Chinchilla. --------------------------------------------------pg. 3 of 3 -----------------------------------------------------------------