Routine inspection·July 3, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martha Jimenez-Villanueva conducted an unannounced Annual Random and increase of capacity Inspection from 8 to 14 children. LPA met with Licensee, Ana Castro Cruz and explained to her the nature of today's inspection. Present at home were licensee and her husband with six (6) chidren in care: 5 toddlers and 1 infant. All required posting materials were posted. The day-care is open Monday thru Friday from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Fire pull station is installed in the entry way near sliding door in the living room. Fire Clearance for large capacity was conducted and granted on June 25, 2025, by City of Salinas Fire Department. There are special conditions: Maintain fire sprinkler system, Maintain all special licenses/permits, conduct and maintain record of the fire drill, Maintain fire/smoke alarm system, Maintain carbon monoxide alarms, maintain exits/egress to the public way, maintain exit door hardware. All life safety devices/systems should be in working order. The garage is not approved for use. LPA obtained a copy of current children's roster. Fire/disaster drill was conducted on 5/12/2025. LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher was serviced on 6/10/2025, functioning a combo smoke and carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed all children areas are gated inside and outside. LPA observed a fireplace covered with a shelf and a meshed screen wall heater inside child care area. There are no stairs, no weapons/ammunition and no bodies of water in the home. There is a dog outside in the backyard of the home, licensee stated is vaccinated and dog stayed in off limit area. LPA discussed and provided licensee with the ratio and capacity chart. A review of staff records on 06/17/2025 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 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. Report Continues in next pages. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home with the applicant during today's inspection. Off limit areas inside and outside the home are master bedroom with a bath, two bedrooms, pantry room, attached garage, the right side yard, fenced front yard and the back yard. LPA observed the back yard is barricaded. There is a fence between the play area located in the left side that will be used for outdoor activities. The home has fan and ventilation for comfort of children. LPA observed that the home is clean and orderly. Cleaning products, sharp objects, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible the under kitchen sink, top kitchen cabinet and rack laundry area in the garage. LPA observed sufficient age-appropriate materials, toys, and play equipment in the home. The children's bathroom is clean, sanitary, and operable. LPA reviewed six (6) children's 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), Infant Sleep Plan (LIC9227), sleep log for children under 2 years old, and Immunization Records. All documents are on files. Licensee carries daycare insurance with Markel Insurance Company and its current. LPA reviewed licensee file for the following records: immunization in measles, pertussis, TB and flu. Licensee has current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications and expired in 02/2026. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 01/26/2024. LPA reminded Licensee that Mandated Reporter Training must be renewed by all staff every 2 years. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual- Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes, Section 102417. 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 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Report Continues in next pages. LPA provided and discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at an additional resource. LPA also reminded Licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/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&R's) throughout California. During the exit interview, the Licensee Ana Castro Cruz confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. No deficiencies were cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Ana Castro Cruz in Spanish. Licensee Ana Castro Cruz was informed that a Large Family Child Care Home license would be approved pending on the following: 1) Approval from a manager of the Licensing Program.