Routine inspection·May 23, 2025

On 5/23/2025, at approximately 10:15AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Tran and Ly conducted an unannounced annual inspection at the facility. LPAs met with Licensee, Elvia G. Ayala and informed them of the purpose of the visit. Present during the visit was Licensee, two infants, and one preschool-aged child. The facility\342\200\231s hours of operation are Tuesday to Friday from 7:30AM to 5:30PM. Daycare Areas: Playground (side yard), Living Room, Bathroom, and Backyard. Off-Limits Areas: Large Living Room, Kitchen, Bedrooms, and the rest of the home. LPAs inspected the facility with Licensee and observed a fully charged fire extinguisher that is at least the size of 2A10BC. There was also a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector that LPAs tested and verified functionality. All poisons, chemicals, and cleaning detergents were made inaccessible to children. Off-limits areas are properly secured through use of childproof locks and gates. All electrical outlets are either covered or barricaded with furniture when not in use. LPAs observed a variety of age-appropriate toys and learning materials. Furniture is in good repair and free of sharp edges. Per Licensee, the facility provides snacks and meals. LPAs observed children\342\200\231s lunch containers brought from home that were not properly labelled. LPAs reminded Licensee that all food brought home must be labelled with each child\342\200\231s name. Licensee stated she understood. A Type B Deficiency will be cited today as this poses a health and safety risk for children in care. Refer to LIC 809-D for detailed deficiency cited. Continued on Page Two Page Two There are cribs and pack and plays available for napping purposes. LPAs observed blankets, toys, and pillows in the cribs and informed Licensee that cribs must be free of all loose articles per safe sleep regulations. Licensee stated she understood. LPAs observed a bumper cover hung on the outside of the crib. LPAs reminded Licensee that nothing can be hanging on or over a crib. Licensee stated she understood. Per Licensee, all nap bedding is provided and cleaned by the facility. Two Type B Deficiencies will be cited today as these pose a health and safety risk for children in care. Refer to LIC 809-D for detailed deficiencies cited. In the outdoor play areas, LPAs observed multiple age-appropriate toys for the children. There are multiple shaded areas for children to rest under and resilient padding and grass for children to play on. The property is surrounded by a fence that is at least four feet high. LPAs observed no swimming pools or other similar bodies of water. Per Licensee, there are no firearms or weapons at the facility. LPAs reviewed one staff file and three children\342\200\231s files. Licensee has current Pediatric CPR/First Aid training that expires on 6/2026 and Mandated Reporter Training that expires on 6/2025. Licensee has all the required immunizations. Children\342\200\231s records were observed to be complete with all the necessary documentation. Based on interview and observation, 15-minute sleep logs were not being documented. LPAs reminded Licensee that 15-minute sleep logs are required per safe sleep regulations. Licensee stated she understood. A Type B Deficiency will be cited today as this poses a health and safety risk for children in care. Refer to LIC 809-D for detailed deficiency cited. The required postings are available for review at the entrance of the Living Room and near the backyard door. LPAs observed the last emergency drill being conducted on 9/24/2024. LPAs reminded Licensee that emergency drills must be conducted at least once every six months. Licensee stated she understood. A Type B Deficiency will be cited today as this poses a health and safety risk for children in care. Refer to LIC 809-D for detailed deficiency cited. Continued on Page Three Page Three Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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. Per Licensee, there are no children enrolled with allergies. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information 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: on see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . The Licensee was reminded about the Provider Information Notices (PINs) on the CCLD website. Licensee was informed that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a child care facility unless he or she has been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety code 1596.7995 and 1597.662. LPA reviewed AB 1207 with the Licensees. As of January 1, 2018, all staff must complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. The training can be obtained online at www.mandatedreporterca.com . Effective July 1, 2020, Licensees must have proof of completion of EMSA certified lead poison training if applying for a change of location or capacity change to an existing license. Continued on Page Four LPA encouraged the Licensee to visit the Licensing website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates. The Licensee can also email at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov and ask to be added to the email list for the updates. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process . 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 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. 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, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A copy of this report is given to the Licensee with the notice of site visit. Notice of site visit must be posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. >Type B Deficiencies for loose articles in the cribs, bumper cover hanging on a crib, not having 15-minute sleep logs, and Emergency Drill Logs poses a potential health and safety risk for children in care. >Technical Violation for not labeling children\342\200\231s food containers brought from home. Exit interview and report was reviewed with Licensee, Elvia G. Ayala.