Facility-requested visit·December 23, 2025

On 12/23/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kruz Long conducted an announced Pre-licensing Inspection. LPA met with applicant Susan Garcia who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Application is for a large family child care home. Fire safety clearance was granted on 12/16/25. LPA observed 2 Caregivers and 3 children in care. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. This is a single-story house which contains a living room, dining area, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a family room. There is a back house which is a rental unit. The day care takes place in the living room, dining room, 1 bathroom, family room and rear yard. Per Licensee, there are 3 adults and 4 children living in the home (Licensee, husband, mother and 4 minor children). The back house resides 2 adults. All adults on the premises have criminal record clearance. The home is clean, orderly, comfortable, and well ventilated. 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 working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, fully charged fire extinguisher, and working cellular telephones. There are several age-appropriate toys and a first aid kit on the premises. Per the licensee, there are no firearms on the premises. Barricades between off limit areas and care areas were observed. Licensee has current First Aid and CPR, expires 10/11/27. Mandated Reporter Training Cert. expires 11/07/27. Pool in the rear yard is surrounded by fences at least five feet high and does not obscure the pool from view. Gate swings away from the pool and self-closes. LPA observed life ring, body hook, alarm and daily inspection log. Outdoor play areas are fenced. 1 of 5 The following was discussed with the Applicant: Capacity requirements, Notification of Parent's Rights, Roster requirements (keep updated names and blue sheet), Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Mandatory Forms for the children\342\200\231s files and provider\342\200\231s files, Safe Sleep and information on shaking baby syndrome . The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed. Applicant reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care. Applicant was advised on how to access forms and Regulations for Family Child Care online at www.ccld.ca.gov . Applicant was made aware that it is her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Applicant 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 child care 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. Criminal Record Clearance- FCCH Applicant 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. Applicant 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 (Same day/ASAP or within next business day within normal business hours 8-5 and written report within 7 days). Pamphlet providing Information regarding, Seat Belt Safety and Notification of Parent's Rights poster (Monterey Park Regional Child Care Office) was provided. The "Notification of Parent's Rights" poster must be posted in an area of the home accessible to parents. The information regarding new legislation with regards to exemptions and Parent\342\200\231s Rights was also discussed. 2 of 5 Applicant was advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days . If a serious violation is cited, a copy of the licensing report (LIC809 or LIC9099) must also be posted for 30 days. If these requirements are not met, civil penalties in the amount of $100 per violation will be assessed. Copies of the reports must also be provided to each parent when a serious deficiency, Type A, is cited (LIC9224). Landlord Consent- FCCH The applicant has not obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149). Without this consent, the applicant understands that, once licensed, they can operate with a maximum capacity of 6 [or 12] children. If property owner/landlord consent is obtained in the future, the applicant is advised that a new Application for a Family Child Care Home License (LIC 279) must be submitted with a change of capacity fee of $25, to increase the capacity and provide care to 8 [or 14] children. Incidental Medical Services (IMS)- FCCH This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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) or (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 Review of records to be maintained- FCCH LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep in your Family Child Care Home, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant. Applicant informed to review Quarterly updates/regulations for 2015-2023 on the department website: Summer 2015 - Incidental Medical Services information. --Applicant was advised visit www.shotsforschool.org for Immunization information. --Applicant was informed of responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse, 1-800-827-8724 3 of 5 --Family Child Care Providers (Disaster Planning information): https://ccld.family-child-care-providers/disaster-planning-and-fire-safety/ https://ccld.family-child-care-providers/disaster-planning-and-fire-safety/ --Child Care Videos: https://ccld.childcarevideos.org --Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov --Applicant was advised to visit the CCL website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) to obtain updates of courses and updates/changes to the regulations. Safe Sleep- FCCH LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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 applicant of the importance of checking for and removing 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. Megan\342\200\231s Law- FCCH On this date, 09/16/25, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility address. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. 4 of 5 MyChildCarePlan.org- FCCH Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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. Subscribe to CCLD Important Information- Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters, and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/communitycare-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. 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 . LPA informed Applicant a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149) shall be obtained before license for large FCC can be issued. No other issued observed. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant Susan Garcia. 5 of 5