Routine inspection·February 25, 2026

On February 25, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Martha Jimenez-Villanueva and Syeda Bahar met with licensee Norma Estevez for an unannounced annual/random inspection and explained the reason for the visit to her. Licensee was present with her assistant and eleven children in care including four infants and seven preschool age children. Per licensee, adults living in the home herself, her husband and her son. Per licensee, no children living in the home. All required posting materials were posted. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Saturday from 5:00AM to 12:00PM. Licensee carries day-care insurance with Markel Insurance Co. and its current. LPA inspected inside and outside of the home. LPA observed a covered fireplace in off area limits, no wall heather, fenced stairs and no bodies of water. Licensee stated there were no weapons in the home. Fire/disaster drill was conducted on 01/12/2026. The home is clean, orderly, with fans for the comfort and safe for the day care of children. Cleaning products, sharp objects, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible in a top kitchen cabinet and garage. There are four dogs and three cats. LPA observed dogs stayed in the right gated backyard. LPA observed four cats inside the home, per licensee cats stayed upstairs during hours of operation. LPA observed vaccinated current records for all pets in home. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher that was serviced on 01/08/2026. Combo Carbon Monoxide detector and smoke detector is operable LPA observed sufficient age-appropriate materials, toys, and play equipment indoors and outdoors areas. The children's bathroom is clean, sanitary, and operable. The home has a working telephone. Off limit areas: second floor, living room, dining room, left side yard and right side of backyard that is fenced off. The backyard is fenced. Continuation in next pages. LPA obtained a copy of current children's roster. LPA reviewed six (6) children's files during today's inspection for the following records: Notification of Parents Rights (LIC995A), Immunization Record (CDPH 286), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Identification and Emergency Information (LIC700), Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance for FCCH (LIC 282), Infant Sleep Log (LIC 9227), sleep log (for children 0-24 months), and Immunization Records. All required forms are on file. LPA reviewed licensee\342\200\231s and assistant\342\200\231s file. Licensee and assistant have current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications with an expiration date of 02/2027 (both). Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 03/20/2024 and 02/03/2025. Needed documentation for SB 792 which requires immunization against Pertussis, Measles, and Influenza as well as TB testing are on file. LPA reminded Licensee that Mandated Reporter Training must be renewed by all staff every 2 years. Children were supervised during the visit and LPA went over substitute options and reminded the licensee they could only have 14 children according to their license and she understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours (80% of the operating hours) and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. Licensee understands her capacity/ratio options. Licensee stated that a child will be isolated in a sofa in the living room area, if necessary, due to illness or communicable disease. Licensee stated that she does not transport day care children. Licensee understands that children shall not be left unattended in parked vehicles must use appropriate car seats according to the child's age/weight/size and car seat cannot be used for sleeping. A review of staff records on 02/09/2026 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 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. Continuation in next pages. 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-andresources/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 is not providing Incidental Medical Services at this moment. 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/ . 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 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 Norma Estevez confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Norma Estevez in Spanish