Routine inspection·February 4, 2026

On February 4, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Darnella Barnes and Analyst II Joe Macias conducted an unannounced annual inspection of the childcare facility. LPA explained the purpose of the visit to Licensee Diana Dennis who granted access and received the Entrance Checklist (LIC 126). Licensee, Staff and 11 children were present at the visit. The facility operated Monday through Friday 7:30am \342\200\223 5:30pm. Required postings were visible. Records show that the last fire and disaster drill took place on 1/9/26 LPA reminded the licensee of the six-month drill requirement and the need for proper documentation. LPA reviewed capacity and ratio rules, supervision requirements, mandated reporter duties, and the non-waivable rights of children. LPA toured the home. Off-limits included all of upstairs, stairway is barricaded preventing access for children. The home was clean, well-ventilated, and furnished with safe, age-appropriate toys and equipment. A 3A-40-BC fire extinguisher was available. A functioning telephone was present. Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide were tested and working. There is a covered fireplace in the living room Hazardous items, including cleaning supplies, detergents, medications, and poisons, were stored out of children\342\200\231s reach. No dangerous conditions were observed. The licensee stated there were no firearms in the home, and smoking was prohibited. -----CONTINUED NEXT PAGES ----- Outdoor areas were inspected. Off-limit areas include locked shed. The backyard was enclosed with a five-foot fence. LPA reminded the licensee to notify Licensing before making changes to the home or yard. Licensee and staff CPR/First Aid certifications expires 4/26/27, Licensee and Staff are missing their mandated reporter certification and therefore, a Citation B on attached LIC809D. Five children\342\200\231s files were reviewed and were complete. Licensee has current insurance that covers the day care. Licensee does not transport children. Licensee 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, 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/ . ----CONTINUED NEXT PAGE ----- 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 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\342\200\231s inspection, a \342\200\234Type B\342\200\235 deficiency is issued on attached 809-D. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeals rights provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Diana Dennis. -----END OF REPORT -----