Routine inspection (3-year)·December 29, 2025

On 12/29/25 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Tyler Reyes and Portia Bowden conducted an unannounced Required - 3 Year inspection at the above facility. LPA met with Licensee SANDRA CASTRO and provided an Entrance Checklist-Family Child Care Homes LIC 126. LPA conducted a tour of the facility led by Licensee Sandra. LPA observed no children in care. Hours of operation Monday-Friday from 5am-11:30PM.The facility is licensed to care MAX. CAP (WHEN THERE IS AN ASSISTANT PRESENT): 12 - NO MORE THAN 4 INFANTS. CAP 14 - NO MORE THAN 3 INFANTS. 1 CHILD IN KINDERGARTEN OR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND 1 CHILD AT LEAST AGE 6. LPAs discussed and provided copies of Capacity Ratio Regulations for Family Child Care Home License, Personnel Report LIC 500, and Child Care Facility Roster LIC 9040. During the inspection, the following individuals were present in the home: Licensee. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption. LPA informed that any individual that has direct contact with the children is required to have a criminal record clearance or exemption. Facility Postings: LPA observed the required postings in the day care room: Facility, License PUB 394 Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights, LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness, and LIC 610A Emergency Disaster Plan. LPA discussed the documents to be posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area at facility. Mandated Reporter Training: Licensee Completed Mandated Reporter Training Certificate Child Care Providers 1/4/25. Pediatric CPR/First Aid in Pediatrics Certification: Licensee Completed Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR Date Completed 8/24/24 and Validity Period 2 years. Emergency Disaster Drill: Fire Drill and Earthquake 12/11/25. LPA discussed with the Licensee Emergency Disaster Drills shall be conducted once every six months and must document each drill, including the date and time it was conducted. Documentation of fire and disaster drills must be kept readily available for review. Infants: LPAs discussed infant safe sleep with Licensee. Facility should supervise infants while they are sleeping adhering to physical checks every (15-minute) and ensuring infants are sleeping on their back. Documentation of these checks shall be maintained in the infant\342\200\231s file and made available for Department review. Documentation shall include the date, infant\342\200\231s name, and the time of each (15-minute) check. The infant\342\200\231s authorized representative and emergency contact shall be notified if any signs of distress or labored breathing are observed. LPA informed Licensee pacifiers shall be allowed in crib or play yard if the following: There shall not be anything attached to the pacifier and pacifier shall be specific to the infant. An individual Sleep Plan LIC 9227 shall be completed for each infant up to12 months of age. LPA provided the Licensee with copies of the Infant Safe Sleep information from California -DSS-Manual -CCL. Items not permitted: LPA provided the Licensee with a picture listing some of the items not permitted in a family childcare home, which include a bouncer, a jumper, and a walker. These items are not allowed to be on the premises of the facility. Meals: Per Licensee children will have meals in day care room. License was advised to ensure all food brought from home is properly labeled and stored. Per Licensee no children have reported food allergies. Medication: Per Licensee the facility will provide incidental medical services. If required, medication will be inaccessible to children by centrally storing and locking. Medications will be administered in accordance with PIN 22-02-CCP, which outlines requirements for proper storage, documentation, and staff training. Fire Extinguisher: LPA observed fire extinguisher in the day care room with a service tag 1/8/25. Family Child Care Homes are required to maintain a new or serviced fully charged fire extinguisher which is at least a2A:10BC annually. LPA observed an operable smoke and carbon monoxide detector. The following on-limit areas that will be used by children were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. Heating and cooling provided by central air conditioning. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and learning materials. Telephone services is provided via cell phone. LPA observed outlet covers on electrical outlets. LPA reminded the licensee to ensure that unused electrical outlets always remain covered. LPA did not observe accessible sharps. LPA reminded Licensee to ensure all sharps are stored in a manner both inaccessible and age appropriate for children. Per Licensee there are no firearms on the premises. If firearms are present, LPA verified per Title 22 regulations that they are locked, with ammunition stored separately. Poisons/Cleaning Products: Poisons are kept locked in off-limit area. LPA observed no personal hygiene products accessible in on-limit restroom. LPA reminded Licensee to ensure all child safety latches are age-appropriate for children in care. Outdoor: Children may use the front yard and backyard for outdoor play. Per Licensee children will be supervised during outdoor play. Per Licensee (2) pets. Per License no pool, spas or other bodies of water. Due to time constraints, LPA will return at a later date to complete the remaining CARE Tool domains. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) \342\200\223 must remain posted for 30 days consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.