Routine inspection·September 4, 2025

On September 4, 2025, at 12:45 pm Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Priscilla Ochoa conducted an unannounced annual inspection at the above facility. LPA was greeted by Licensee, Darshana McNair. Per licensee there are 9 children enrolled, and LPA observe 2 children in care. Licensee\342\200\231s assistant was also present during inspection. Hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 7:00 am \342\200\223 6:00 pm. Family members residing in the home is 1 adult who obtain criminal record clearance and two minor children. This is a single-story home that consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, attached garage, front yard and backyard (fenced). Off limit areas are 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and kitchen. Areas accessible to children in care are the living room, bathroom in the hallway, attached garage and back yard. Licensee will provide updated facility sketch. At 1:00 pm licensee guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Per licensee, parents enter through the front door of the home which leads them to the living room. Upon entrance to the living room LPA observed age-appropriate toys for children in care. LPA observed a fireplace in the living room, which is barricaded and off limits for children. A napping child was also observed in the living room area. LPA then inspected the bathroom in the hallway area, which was clean and orderly. LPA did not observe any hazardous materials that can pose a danger to children in care. LPA observed napping equipment in the form of cots. Per licensee, all bedding is washed at the facility weekly. LPA did observe that the kitchen was made accessible to children in care. Page 1 of 5 Per licensee, there is a child safety gate that is placed in the doorway before the kitchen area. However, the licensee stated that it was just removed. LPA reminded licensee that area\342\200\231s marked off limits must made inaccessible to children in care for their health and safety. LPA inspected the kitchen and did not observe any hazardous material that can pose a danger to children in care. LPA observed licensee\342\200\231s knives to be stored in a high cabinet. Licensee did mention that the children now have access to the attached garage for additional activity space. LPA reminded licensee that the department must be notified when an off limit area will now become accessible to the children. Licensee will be submitting an updated facility sketch and LPA advised licensee that a potential updated fire clearance will also be needed. LPA inspected the attached garage and observed several toys, a television, tables and chairs for children in care. LPA observed the backyard and observed several age appropriate outdoor equipment for children in care. There were no hazards observed in the back yard. All areas were observed to be clean, orderly, comfortable, and well ventilated. There are first aid supplies available. Per licensee, the facility provides all meals for children in care. LPA reminded the licensee that food brought from home must be labeled with the child\342\200\231s name, stored properly and or refrigerated. If a child becomes ill, the child is isolated in the living room area while the parents are called. A cot is available if needed. Licensee's poisons, detergent, cleaning compounds, medications and other items which could pose a danger to child are stored where they are inaccessible to children. LPA observed a smoke/carbon monoxide detector in the kitchen and living room area. However, LPA did not test detectors as a child was napping in the living room area. LPA observed a 2A-10BC fire extinguisher. The valve on the fire extinguisher was pointing to the fully charged green section. Licensee provided the purchase receipt of 08/25/2025. There is a working telephone on site. Per Title 22 Emergency Disaster Drill must be conducted and documented at least every 6 months. LPA observed the last emergency disaster drill documented on 7/16/2025. Per the licensee, there are no weapons, pets or bodies of water on the premises. Licensee obtains a current Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification which expires on 10/30/2025. Page 2 of 5 LPA conducted a children file review and deemed not complete. C2 did not obtain LIC 282 in their file for LPA to review. LPA conducted staff file review and deemed complete. Licensee has completed mandated reporter training which expires 11/14/2026. All childcare employees must complete mandated reporter training within 30 days of hire and renew training every two years at Licensee has the required documents posted in the FCCH; Facility License (LIC 203), Notification of Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 394) and Earthquake preparedness Checklist. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Licensee was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC624B. The on Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (323) 981-3350 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hot-line at 1-800-540-4000. Also call the CCL office and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B). The licensee was informed that the presence of adults in the home without Criminal Record Clearance or Exemption will be cited and civil penalty assessed for $100 per day. The licensee may find additional information and forms on the DSS website at www.ccld.ca.gov including information on the Live Scan application (LIC 9163). Appointments can be made for Live Scan at 1-800-315-4507 The following was discussed with the licensee: Capacity requirements, Roster requirements, Posting requirements, Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Page 3 of 5 Mandatory Forms for the children\342\200\231s files and provider\342\200\231s files, and Safe Sleep Awareness. The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed. Licensee was reminded that supervision is always required to children in care. Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must always have the facility\342\200\231s phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified. Regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers and any other items that fall into that category. --Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) to obtain updates of courses and updates/changes to the regulations. -- Our Quarterly updates come out every 3 months they are also now in Spanish please log in to the CCLD website or you can email our advocates to have the quarterly updates send directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov 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 [or facility representative] 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. 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. Page 4 of 5 Per licensee there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility. LPA provided consultation during inspection. Based on the LPA\342\200\231s observations and record review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health and safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days during facility\342\200\231s hours of operation. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the report was provided to licensee, Darshana McNair. Page 5 of 5