Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On July 30, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Garcia conducted a scheduled second pre-licensing/relocation inspection with the Applicant, Julia De Oliveira and her daughter Caroline Grangeiro. The applicant requested a visit from the department due to a relocation for a small Family Child Care Home (FCCH). The applicant's previous address was 19 Pixley Avenue #20, Corte Madera, CA 94925. The LPA explained the purpose of the visit to the applicant. The Licensee's background checks were transferred to the new license number during the inspection. Applicant rents this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30pm. Applicant lives in this home with her adult daughter who will be assisting her with the day care. LPA observed that there are personal items such as clothes, toiletries and furniture present during the inspection. LPA observed the day care areas are setup neatly.
Day-care areas:
Living room #2, backyard, bathroom #1, and Bedroom #1 used for napping only. Hall way going to the nap room only.
The off-limit areas:
Living room #1, Kitchen, Bedroom #2 and #3, bathroom #2 and #3.
Licensee states there are no pets, open bodies of water or guns in the home. Per City Official, the facility is restricted to a maximum number of 6 children in care.
Per the Applicant, she plans to utilize bedroom #1 room as an isolation for sick/ill children. LPA and the Applicant inspected the entire home for Health and Safety Hazards.
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The home has sufficient lighting and ventilation. There are a variety of age-appropriate toys,
puzzles, posters and books for the children. There are multiple sensory blocks/table and imaginative kitchen toys. All furniture and playthings were observed to be in good repair. The Applicant's home has smoke detectors and a carbon monoxide detectors installed
.
During the inspection, fire/carbon monoxide alarms were tested and verified functionality. The home has a Fire Extinguisher model 2A10BC located in the day care area and near the front door. LPA reminded Julia that all harmful objects, sharp objects, and toxins are stored out of reach of children and made inaccessible to children. There's a First Aid kit available for the children. LPA observed a diaper changing table is located in an open closet in the day care.
LPA observed that the bathroom is clean, and cleaning products are stored in a locked cabinet. LPA reminded the Applicant to conduct an emergency drill at least once every six months and document the drills. The Applicant was informed that NO baby walkers, exer-saucers, jumpers, bouncers, and any similar items to be used for children in care. The Applicant was also reminded that smoking is prohibited at the day-care.
Applicant plans to serve food and prepare breakfast, lunch and AM/PM snacks. Water will also be provided through filtered pitcher. Julia states that she plans to have liability insurance. LPA observed that applicant's Pediatric First Aid CPR is expired and needs to be renewed and Mandated Reporter Training are valid, and copies have been submitted to the Department. LPA reminded applicant to renew the certificates every two years.
The applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant, and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at:
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep
as an additional resource. LPA also informed applicant 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:
http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
On this date, 7/30/25, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.
Applicant was informed of the
MyChildCarePlan.org
site, 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.
LPA reviewed with Julia the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was also provided to the applicant.
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Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform.
To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe
and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.
As of today, 07/30/2025, the facility is approved for a Small Family Child Care Home with a maximum capacity of 6 children in care.
Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Julia De Oliveira.