Follow-up on corrections·March 5, 2026

On 03/05/2026 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Mariah Aguirre and Mary Silva conducted an unannounced Case Management Deficiencies due to information obtained during interviews for a previous complaint. At the time of inspection, Fire Inspector Michael Burciaga was also present at the time of inspection. LPAs and Fire Inspector met with Licensee Jennifer Alvarado to whom the reason for the visit was explained. LPAs were guided on a tour of the facility. 1 child was present at the time of inspection. Licensee and Licensee's assistant were present at the time of inspection. During interviews for a previous complaint, Parent #4 (P4) disclosed that the Licensee is currently operating their daycare out of their garage, which was identified as an off limits area on the facility sketch prior to issuance of a Family Child Care Home License per the Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Inspector, Michael Burciaga and LPAs Mariah Aguirre and Mary Silva, Licensee was prohibited use of the garage due to hazards and safety concern of children in care. Per an issued Offical Inspection Report (Form 410) by Fire Inspector Burciaga, under CBC Chapter 4-406 it states: a. Garages are not considered habitable space or part of the "dwelling-unit" where day care occurs unless converted. b. Required exits may not pass through a garage As a result of using a prohibited space in the home, 2 Type A deficiencies were issued at the time of inspection. Page 1 of 2 Throughout the course of investigating the previous complaint, LPAs reviewed documents required by the department to contain misinformation. As a result, 1 Type A citation was issued. During record review LPAs also found that the licensee did not keep a 15 minute sleep log for infant in care. LPAs also observed infant in care to be asleep on Licensee's bed. Licensee stated they were not aware of these requirements applying to safe sleep for infants in care. As a result, 2 Type B citations were issued. Based on LPAs observations and photographs obtained, 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’s health & safety. LPAs Mariah Aguirre and Mary Silva informed Licensee, Jennifer Alvarado that this report dated 03/05/2026 documents three Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. LPAs Mariah Aguirre and Mary Silva informed the Licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 03/05/2026 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report, A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Jennifer Alvarado. Appeal Rights were provided. Page 2 of 2