Routine inspection·March 12, 2026

On 03/12/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martha Jimenez-Villanueva met with licensee Laura Espitia for an unannounced annual and increase of capacity Inspection from 8 to 14 children. LPA explained the reason for the visit. Present were licensee and her adult daughter with two children in care, one infant and one preschool age child. The adults that reside in the home are herself, her husband (S1) and her daughter (S2). Per licensee, the children that reside in the home are two, aged: 13- and 10-year-old. All required posting materials were posted. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 5:30AM to 5:30PM and Saturday from 5:30AM to 2:00PM. Licensee carries day-care insurance with Markel Insurance Co. and its current. The home received a Fire Inspection Clearance granted on February 24, 2026, by Salinas Fire Department. Fire pull station is in hallway entrance. The following areas are approved for childcare according to the Fire Inspection document: living and dining room, one bathroom, one bedroom, front yard, back patio and driveway with no special conditions. Licensee understands the on limits and off-limits areas have been approved by the Fire District Authority and before making any changes to the use of the areas Licensee will notify the Licensing Program. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas during today's visit. LPA observed no fireplace, gated stairs, and no wall heater in the home. Off-limit areas: kitchen (gated), entire second floor. Back patio is fenced. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher 3A40BC that was serviced on 08/11/2025, functioning combo smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detecto and a fire/disaster drill log was conducted on 12/18/2025 . LPA did not observe bodies of water. Licensee stated no firearms/weapons in the home, LPA observed a pet, per licensee the cat is vaccinated and stayed bedroom (upstairs) during hours of operation. Report continues in next pages. The home is clean, orderly, including heater and a/c system for safety and comfort for children in care. Cleaning products, medications, sharp objects, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible in a top kitchen cabinet and laundry area (upstairs). 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. Licensee stated that a child will be isolated in a bedroom close to entrance door, if necessary, due to illness or communicable disease. Licensee stated that she transports 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. Children were supervised during the inspection and licensee understands that she or a qualified adult must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. Licensee understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours (80% of the operating hours). Licensee understands her current capacity options and she understands if eventually she obtains a large license with capacity 14, she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time and a qualified assistant must be present and ratio (age of the children) must be observed. Licensee understands in absence of a helper her license capacity is reduced to 8 and ratio must be observed as well. LPA reviewed and provided the capacity worksheet to licensee. LPA obtained a copy of current children\342\200\231s roster. LPA reviewed five (5) children\342\200\231s files during today's inspection for the following records: Notification of Parents Rights (LIC995A), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Identification and Emergency Information (LIC700), Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance for FCCH (LIC 282), Infant Sleep Plan (LIC9227), sleep log for children under 2 years old, and Immunization Records. All documents are on files. LPA discussed SB792 Immunization requirements and observed licensee has immunization records, including TB and flu (opt/out). LPA observed licensee has current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications expiring 04/01/2026 and completed Mandated Reporter Training completed on 03/06/2024. Licensee stated she has appointments for renew her certifications and training in the next weeks. LPA reminded Mandated Reporter Training needs to be renewed every two years. Report Continues in next pages. Roster Report was reviewed on 03/11/2026 indicating 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, 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. Licensee stated that she does not administer any medications to the day care children at this time. 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 www.cdss.cs.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-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-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 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. Report continues in next pages. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Laura Espitia 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 the visit. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Laura Espitia in Spanish and advised her that a large Family Child Care Home license will be approved as March 13, 2026, and will receive the license by postal mail. Appeal rights were handed to the licensee. 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.