Follow-up·April 1, 2026

On 04/01/2026, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Farida Raja and Diana De Leon, conducted an unannounced case management inspection. LPAs met with Licensee, Araceli Saavedra and explained the nature of today's visit to her. LPA De Leon translated the conversation during today's inspection. Upon entry, LPAs observed Licensee and two preschool children in the home. Present during the inspection were Licensee and three adults (S2-S4). Per Licensee, 7 adults including Licensee and one minor child currently reside in the home. Purpose of today's inspection is to verify that individual, S5 who does not have fingerprint clearance, is not a resident at this facility. Licensee stated that S5 is her son-in-law and has been residing at the home since end of last year. LPAs toured the on limit areas and interviewed the Licensee and daughter (S4). Licensee and daughter stated that they completed fingerprints for S5 as required and received a letter and assumed that the individual is cleared. Licensee stated that she has not received any other communication after that. LPAs did not see individual, S5 in the home during the visit today. LPAs reminded Licensee 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. LPAs informed Licensee that S5 has not obtained fingerprint clearance and must obtain clearance prior to residing in the home. LPA reminded Licensee to check with the Department to ensure that fingerprinted individuals are cleared prior to residing or working at the facility. During the facility walk through LPAs observed that the on limit bathroom to children is under construction. Licensee stated that they had a water leak and children are currently using the off limit master bathroom. Continued on Page 2 LPAs reminded Licensee that the Department needs to be informed of any changes to on limit areas prior to use of off limit areas for children in care. LPAs also observed dishwashing tablets, hydrogen peroxide solution, vinegar in the on limit dining area, medications on low shelves in the hallway and in the master bedroom and cosmetic products on a low shelf in the master bathroom within reach of children. LPAs reminded Licensee that all cleaning products, air fresheners, razors, mouthwash, perfumes and similar items need to be placed inaccessible to children. All items stating keep out of reach of children need to be placed in high cabinets, off limit areas or in child locked cabinets to prevent access by children. Two Type A deficiencies and one Type B deficiency was cited today on the attached LIC 809D pages. LPAs informed licensee, Araceli Saavedra that this report dated 04/01/2026 documents one Type A citation. Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Raja informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 04/01/2026 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Civil penalties were issued. Appeal rights and LIC 9224 were printed and provided to Licensee. Licensee provided an updated Application for a Family Child Care License (LIC 279) and Current Children in Home (LIC 279B) form during today's inspection. LPAs provided Licensee with an Entrance Checklist- Family Child Care Home (LIC 126) during today's inspection. Licensee to also submit proof of negative tuberculosis test for all adults stated as residing in the home to LPA by 04/17/2026. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with and translated for Licensee, Araceli Saavedra. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS ISSUED, POSTED NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE HOME, AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.