Facility-requested visit·October 30, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martha Jimenez-Villanueva , met with licensee Sofia Cruz Bartolo for a case management visit to increase capacity and explained the reason for the visit. Present at home was the licensee, with no children in care. The last one of today, a preschool age was picked up at 12.30PM. Licensee stated that there are adult 2 adults living in the home, herself and her husband Arcenio. Minor children living at home, two, aged, twelve and seven. The home received a Fire Inspection Clearance granted on October 20, 2025, by the City of Salinas Fire Department. Fire pull station is installed in the entry hallway near front door. There are special conditions: maintain all special licenses/permits, conduct and maintain record of fire drills, maintain fire/smoke alarm system, maintain fire extinguisher and maintain exits/egress to the public way. The following areas are not approved for childcare according to the Fire Inspection document: three bedrooms, one bathroom, and the attached garage; left side backyard (gated), storage, right side yard (gated), front and driveway. The playground area is the covered patio close to the sliding door of the living room. Backyard is barricaded. 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 conducted tour of inside and outside of the home. Combo fire and monoxide detector is functioning and FCCH is equipped with 3A40BC fire extinguisher was serviced on 08/19/2025. LPA observed a fire drill was conducted on 10/13/2025. The home has central heat and air condition system and ventilation for safety and comfort of children. Report continues in next page: Licensee has current CPR and first aid that expires on 04/2026. Licensee is current with her Mandated Reporter Training (expiration: 05/17/2027) and has per SB792, the required vaccines for MMR, Tdap, and flu (opt/out). LPA observed covered fireplace blocked with a bookcase, no stairs and no bodies of water. Licensee stated there are no weapons and no pets in the home. LPA reviewed with licensee their ratio/capacity for a large FCCH as well as assistant requirement. No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with Sofia Cruz Bartolo in Spanish. 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; and advised her that a large Family Child Care Home license will be approved upon completion of the following: Licensing Program Manager (LPM) approval.