Facility-requested visit·January 5, 2026

On 01/05/26 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Diana Ortiz conducted an unannounced Case Management \342\200\223 Licensee Initiated visit to the above facility for the purpose of evaluating the Licensee\342\200\231s request for a capacity increase from 8 to 14. Fire clearance for a capacity of 14 was granted on 12/18/25. LPA met with Licensee, Sara Hilda Lopez, to whom the reason for the visit was explained. Per Licensee, there are 7 children currently enrolled. Census was taken and LPA observed 4 children in care at the time of visit. The licensee states that 3 adults currently live in the home. All adults living in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance. At 9:40am, Licensee guided analyst on a tour of the facility. During this visit, all areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were toured and inspected and the following was observed. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms,1 bathroom, kitchen, dining room, family room/daycare room, formal living located to the left of the entry way, front yard, fenced backyard, in ground swimming pool and detached garage. LPA observed an electric fireplace in the formal living room which is disconnected making it inoperable and is inaccessible to children in care. Areas used by the children include entry hallway, kitchen, dining area, family room, formal living room, one bathroom, two bedrooms used for napping, sleeping cots were observed & fenced back yard. Areas off limits to children are one bedrooms, front yard, garage and in ground swimming pool. Reminded applicant, rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours. At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies cited. The capacity increase request for a Large Family Child Care 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Sara Hilda Lopez. Page 1 of 1