Routine inspection·May 7, 2026

On 05/07/2026, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Pedro Gutierrez and Diana De Leon met with licensee Veronica Fernandez for an unannounced annual inspection. LPAs explained the reason for the visit. Present were licensee and five daycare children – four preschool age and one infant. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 6:00pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee, her husband (S1), licensee's sister (S2), licensee's niece (S3), licensee's son (S4), along with one minor child. A review of staff records on 05/05/2026 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee Veronica Fernandez was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to initial presence in a 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 the regulation is violated. LPAs toured the indoor and outdoor areas during today's visit. LPAs did not observe a fireplace, wall heaters, nor bodies of water. Off-limit indoors: four bedrooms (three main floor and one downstairs). LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector, and fenced backyard. Off-limit outdoors: left side yard that is fenced off, three storage sheds, and upper level deck/parking area. LPAs observed a minimum of two emergency exits cleared for use. Licensee states that there are no firearms/weapons in the home. There are no animals in the home. LPAs observed licensee have a current CPR and First Aid certification expiring 01/23/2027 and completed Mandated Reporter training on 03/21/2026. LPAs observed a current roster of the children and a fire and disaster drill log which was last completed on 05/07/2026. LPAs reviewed five children's files and observed all forms are completed, and children have current immunization records, and infants have their sleep logs. Licensee does have daycare insurance and LPAs verified current policy. LPAs discussed SB792 Immunization Requirements and observed licensee have immunization records on file. No IMS is administered by the facility. 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/ . Supervision of children was discussed with licensee and she understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time. Licensee understands if she transports children via vehicle, children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time. 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 www.cdss.cs.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee Veronica Fernandez and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPAs also informed licensee Veronica Fernandez 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 Veronica Fernandez 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 VERONICA FERNANDEZ confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs completed the RSO profile in FAS. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Veronica Fernandez. Appeal rights was handed to the licensee. There were no deficiencies cited during the visit . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.