Routine inspection (3-year)·July 8, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeanette Estrada conducted an unannounced required 3 year inspection at the facility. LPA met with Licensee Maria Manzo and advised her of the reason for the visit. LPA provided Licensee with Facility Entrance checklist (LIC 126) upon arrival. LPA observed Licensee and Staff 1 providing care to four day care children present during the inspection. All residents were discussed and adults were verified to have a criminal record clearance. This is a two bedroom, two bathroom home. Areas on limits to children are the living room, hallway bathroom, kitchen (in passing to backyard), restroom in the backyard and the backyard. Areas off limits to children are two bedrooms in the home, detached garage and a bedroom attached to the garage. LPA inspected areas used by children in care. Licensee has required posted documents upon entrance to the home. In the living room LPA observed a play yard with items (blankets) inside. LPA did not observe any infants in the play yard upon arrival. LPA advised Licensee that play yards shall remain without loose articles when being used. Per Licensee, play yard is emptied when infant enrolled is placed inside. LPA observed Licensee remove the items in the play yard during the inspection. LPA also observed a high chair in the living room. LPA reminded Licensee to only use the high chair for meals as intended. Licensee provides meals to children in care. Per Licensee children walk through the kitchen to access the outdoor area. LPA observed personal medication in an upper cabinet, cleaning supplies in a latched cabinet, knives and sharp items in a back area of the counter and detergent in the laundry area. Per Licensee no children enrolled require medication. LPA observed an operable carbon monoxide detector and an operable smoke detector in the facility. Page 2 LPA observed a fire extinguisher which indicated full but did not have proof of date of purchase or a dated service tag. Licensee was reminded fire extinguisher shall be serviced annually. LPA inspected the restroom in the hallway. LPA did not observe any hazards in the restroom. Per Licensee, overnight care is provided for two children enrolled. Per Licensee, children sleep in the living room and napping cots are provided. Per Licensee, she provides supervision in the living room while the children wait to be picked up. The children use the backyard for outdoor play. LPA observed the detached garage in the backyard. Per Licensee, children are supervised in one area towards the back of the yard. LPA observed seating areas and toys/materials available for children in care. In the backyard LPA observed two off limit areas, one is a living area for a resident of the home and the other is a play room for the Licensee's grandchild. LPA inspected the restroom located outside in the yard. There were no hazards observed in the restroom. LPA reviewed children's records for four daycare children present during the inspection. Two out of four children had completed records. Per Licensee, infant enrolled naps occasionally and they are supervised during their nap. Per Licensee, the 15 minute napping check has not been documented. LPA reviewed staff records for Licensee and Staff 1. Licensee's had a copy of their immunization record for measles, tdap, tb and flu. Staff 1 did not have their record available at the time during the inspection. Licensee's mandated reporter for child care providers certificate expires 7/29/26 and Staff 1's mandated reporter for child care provider's certificate expires 7/28/26. Licensee's pediatric first aid/cpr certificate expired in June 2025. Licensee has not renewed their certificate. During the interview Licensee attempted to make an appointment for the required training. Licensee was reminded mandated reporter and pediatric first aid/cpr shall be renewed every two years. Per Licensee there are five cats maintained at the facility. Per Licensee there are no weapons in the home. LPA did not observe any bodies of water in the home. There is central air and heating available. Per Licensee the isolation area is in a section of the home separated from other children in care. LPA observed a disaster drill log with the last documented drill dated 4/24/24. Licensee performed a disaster drill with the children during the inspection. 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/inspection-process . Page 3 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. 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-and-resources/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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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 are 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. See deficiencies on 809D During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Maria Manzo, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Maria Manzo.