Routine inspection·October 28, 2025

On 10/28/25 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Portia Bowden and Javier Duran conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection at the above facility. At 12:50PM LPAs arrived to residence and met with Licensee Antonia Jimenez, provided entrance check list and conducted a tour of the home. LPAs observed 4 children in care including 2 infants during inspection. Also present during inspection was assistant Armando. Per Licensee there are 11 children enrolled. Per Licensee hours of operation are 6:30-4pm Monday - Friday. LPAs Per Licensee transportation is provided. Per Licensee overnight care is provided. Per licensee she is not apart of the food program and provides Breakfast, AM Snack, Lunch, and PM Snack. Per Licensee outside food is permitted in the facility. LPAs reminded Licensee that all food brought in must be labeled and dated. Per Licensee no children in care require medication or have food allergies. LPAs observed documents on licensing board (Facility License (LIC 203), Notification of Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 394), Child Care Facility Roster (LIC9040), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610a) and ER drill log last dated 6/25. Individuals residing in the home have been discussed and noted. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection: This is a single story dwelling with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The main childcare area is in the living room and one bedroom by the living room is also converted into a daycare area. Children do have access to the family room/kitchen area. Kitchen area observed to have no sharp object or chemical compounds accessible to children in care. LPA observed kitchen cabinets to safety latches. Per licensee all chemicals and poisons are kept in the locked kitchen cabinet inaccessible to children in care. LPAs observed bathroom outside of daycare bedroom to be clean and have safety latches on the sink cabinet At 1:30PM LPAs observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher on the kitchen counter with a purchase receipt dated 8/25. At 1:35PM LPAs observed a functioning carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector on the living room ceiling. The home was observed to have proper ventilation and heating for safety and comfort. LPAs observed a wall heater in the offlimit dining room, barricaded by a 3 foot metal gate, making inaccessible to children in care . The home maintains telephone service via cell phone. Per licensee there are no firearms on the premises. Kitchen area was observed to be clean and free of clutter and have no sharp objects or chemical compounds accessible to children in care. At 1:45PM LPAs observed kitchen knives in a high kitchen cabinet on the highest shelf inaccessible to children in care. Per licensee cleaning supplies are kept in the locked shed located in the enclosed backyard. Bathroom children use was observed to be clean and free of hazards. Per Licensee she stores and wipes in the bathroom sink cabinet. Per Licensee potty training is provided. At 1:45PM LPAs observed age appropriate learning materials and toys in the main daycare area (attached converted garage). LPAs observed playyards and cots for sleeping for children in care located in the daycare bedroom. Per Licensee all linens are washed in the facility once a week and as needed. Outdoor Play for children in care is located enclosed frontyard. At 1:50PM LPAs observed grassy area and age appropriate toys. LPAs observed a large pitbull on the side of the enclosed frontyard, inaccessible to children in care. Per Licensee she also has two small family dogs that are kept in an offlimit bedroom. Per Licensee she does not permit family dogs to interact with children. LPA observed no bodies of water on the premises 3 children\342\200\231s files were reviewed and observed to be complete. At 1:45PM LPAs observed a sleep log for infant last dated 10/28/25. Licensee and Assistant files were reviewed and observed to be complete. 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 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 [or facility representative] 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ .