Facility-requested visit·November 20, 2025

On November 20, 2025 at 9:30 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Peter Bishop arrived at the above facility to conduct an unannounced case management inspection for an increase in capacity. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee Laura Juarez and was given a tour of the facility. The purpose of this inspection is due to licensee’s request for a capacity increase. LPA Bishop was able to determine that Licensee was in fact Licensed for over 20 years at License Number 198010334. There were not any children present when LPA arrived. Licensee indicated that there has not been any enrollment as of the time of this visit. Facility is currently licensed for a small family childcare (eight children) and licensee would like to increase capacity to a large family childcare (14 children), 0-12 years old. At the time of this inspection the hours of operation are Mon-Fri 6:00 AM - 6:00PM. Weekends and overnight care as needed as well. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, laundry area, shed and backyard (fenced). The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children in care. Cleaning compounds are located in the laundry room in a locked cabinet. Fire Clearance is approved by LA County Fire Department. Off Limits areas include: The garage and 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom are not approved for daycare use determined by the Fire Department and those areas identified by Licensee on the Facility Sketch. All required posted documentation was observed in the main care area, available to parents. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 10/01/2025. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Page 1 of 2 Areas used by children include: Second Living room (main daycare area), bathroom two and back yard, bedroom one is used as the infant room which includes three playpens and other age appropriate toys. Applicant states that the small couch in the infant room will be the isolation area for sick children. Per applicant, the back yard will be used as outdoor play area. The yard is enclosed with shade and foam cushion mat. There is a play kitchen, cubby's safe and age-appropriate toys were available. There are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA Bishop did not observe any bodies of water. The outside play area is right next to the main care area. At the time of this inspection Licensee indicated that she does not have an Assistant. Licensee has completed required Pediatric First Aid and CPR expiring 08/2026 and Mandated Reporter Training, expiring 05/03/2026. There are first aid supplies available. Licensee is seeking to provide care for 14 children 0-12 years old. LPA will submit application for final review. A Large Family Child Care Home license will be granted upon review by a Licensing Program Manager. Once licensed, the applicant is required to comply with the terms and limitations stated on the license. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Exit interview was conducted with Licensee Laura Juarez. Appeal Rights provided as well. Page 2 of 2