Facility-requested visit·January 29, 2026

At 2:40pm, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA)s Stephanie Li and Caroline Nguyen conducted a case management-licensee initiated. LPA\342\200\231s met with Licensee Bridgette Holmes, who led LPA\342\200\231s on a tour of the facility. There are currently 0 children enrolled. There was 1 adult and 0 child present upon arrival. Facility capacity is in compliance for a Small Family Child Care Home. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 6:00am - 5:00am. This is a one story home, which consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen-dining room combo, living room, detached separate dwelling (wash room), front yard, back yard (fenced play area) and storage shed. On limits to children are hallway bathroom, living room, dining room kitchen, 1 bed room (nap and play area) and back yard. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: 1 bedroom, detached separate dwelling and storage shed. The LPA\342\200\231s toured all areas used by children during this visit. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. There is central AC and heat. There is telephone service via cell phone that stays at the facility during operation hours. LPA\342\200\231s observed a fireplace in the living with a metal screen standing in front. LPA\342\200\231s observed that the screen is not secured in place. Per licensee, the landlord just had the flooring redone and the fireplace screen used to be latched. Licensee will secure fire screen and submit photos to LPA. Page 1 of 4 LPA's observed that the following required postings were up: Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. LPA\342\200\231s reviewed facility records LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan. Per licensee, she is not currently providing care for children and assisting at her daughters family child care home. 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 was conducted when she had children in 8/2025. Log was observed on parent board, last drill conducted 4/2025. Per licensee, fire inspectors came and gave fire clearance on 1/27/26. STD850 confirmation has not been received yet. There are toys, equipment and learning materials available for children. There are cots available for each child to nap and playpens for toddlers. First aid kit is available. Drinking water is available through bottled water. Licensee does provide food, breakfast, lunch and 2 snacks. Parents also packed food for their children. LPA observed the required fire extinguisher 2A 10BC, purchased 8/11/2025 per receipt. LPA\342\200\231s advised to keep the receipt when purchasing new one. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced or purchased annually. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Cleaning compounds, and medications were observed to be in assessable. Per Licensee, there are no poisons in the home and understands that all poisons must be locked, to be made inaccessible to children. Licensing staff reminded licensee smoking is not allowed in a family child care home. The restroom that children use was observed to be safe and sanitary. 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. ----------------------------------------------------- pg. 2 of 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------- LPA observed the back yard area. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. There is appropriate play materials and other equipment and toys for children to use. There is a storage shed in the back yard. LPA\342\200\231s observed a metal fence gate connecting to neighboring house was open, leading into neighbors back yard. Per licensee, the neighboring house is owned by the same property owner and she closes the gate when children were present. Adult records were reviewed and observed to be complete. The licensee has completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Completed 5/2028. Licensee has current Mandated Reporter AB 1207 Child Care Training certificates. Exp 9/2026. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) is not being provided at this time. 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. LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov . 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/process . ------------------------------------------------------ pg. 3 of 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. Based on LPA's observation, the following corrections are needed prior to approval of capacity increase: 1. Secured fire place screen 2. Approved STD850 fire clearance Once all corrections are received and reviewed, application will be processed for approval. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted, report reviewed was reviewed with Licensee Bridgette Holmes. -------------------------------------------------------pg. 4 of 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------