Routine inspection·December 16, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Calderon arrived at the facility for the purpose of conducting a unannounced random/annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA rung Ring door bell and Licensee called LPA Calderon. Licensee Murlyn Brown informed LPA will shortly arrive to the facility. Shortly after Licensee Murlyn Brown arrived at the facility who allowed LPA entrance into the facility. LPA disclosed purpose of today's visit. Licensee guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Per Licensee, hours of operation are Monday to Friday 6am to 6pm, extended hours and overnight care available if needed. Licensee understands that care for a child cannot exceed 24 hours per day. Currently (0) children enrolled. Licensee has two children who were present during the visit. LPA Calderon informed Licensee her two children who under the age of 10 years old count in the census when day care children are present. This home is a two story home which consists of four (4) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms. Areas used by the children include the living room, kitchen, dining area, indoor patio, downstairs bathroom, and backyard. Areas that are off limits to the children in care and parents include: two bedrooms upstairs, upstairs bathroom, 2 bedrooms downstairs, garage, and front yard. All off limit rooms are were observed to be inaccessible. Per Licensee, there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. No pets in the home and Licensee was reminded to inform the Department if changes are made to the home: construction, off limit to inaccessibility areas, firearms stored at the home or any installation of bodies of water. Licensee, is aware to lock poisons if stored in the home, with a key lock or a combination lock to ensure inaccessibility, per Licensee when day care children are present they will store them in the locked garage. All areas identified on the facility sketch that children use, were inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, ventilation. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger are under in the kitchen and bathroom sink cabinets with baby safety latches. The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There is heating (portable observed) and ventilation (fans) for safety and comfort, per Licensee central AC/ Heating are currently not working. There are age appropriate toys available for children inside and outside of the home. The Licensee's uses a cell phone during the facility during operating hours. LPA observed staircase, there is a baby gate to secure inaccessibility to the off limit second floor when children under 5 years old are present. LPA observed a barricaded/secured fire place in the living room. LPA observed monitoring cameras inside the home. The 2A-10BC fire extinguisher was serviced on 10/31/2025 as indicted on the service tag. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were tested and operable. Licensee was reminded to conduct a Disaster / Fire drill when they have children enrolled. Licensee stated provides food for children when in care. LPA reminded Licensee to label children food items and store properly if children bring food from home. Knives are stored in a high to reach cabinet above the stove. Outdoor area was observed fenced and no bodies of water observed. LPA reviewed (0) children files and licensee file (no staff assistant). The Licensee has completed the Pediatric First Aid and CPR and expires on 06/13/26. Licensee Mandated Reporter Training was observed being worked on but incomplete, a consultation was given. Facility is a rental property and when children are enrolled licensee uses the LIC282 Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance. LIC9040 Facility Roster was not reviewed as there are no enrollment. LPA informed Licensee rockers / gliders and baby exersaucers jumper are prohibited. Licensee has a play yard for infants. LPA informed Licensee to have a firm mattress and fitted sheets for play yards/cribs. Required postage were observed at the entrance of the facility: Facility Licensee ,Earthquake Preparedness Checklist and Parents Rights. Licensee stated will open up day care in January 2026 and wants to make changes in the day care indoor patio like change the flooring. 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 and removing any 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/ . 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. During the exit interview, the Licensee Murlyn Brown , confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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 . During today's visit according to California Code of Regulations Title 22, the facility was given 0 deficiencies. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Murlyn Brown.