Routine inspection·May 23, 2025

On May 23, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Darnella Barnes conducted an unannounced annual inspection. The purpose was explained to the licensee, who granted access. and received the Entrance Checklist (LIC 126). The facility operates Monday \342\200\223 Friday 6:00am to 6:00pm.. Required postings were visible, and the last fire/disaster drill was on 5/13/25, The licensee was reminded of the six-month drill and documentation requirement. Licensee, Spouse, two Assistants, and ten pre-schoolers were present, meeting capacity and ratio requirements. LPA observed that the licensee was providing care in a safe and comfortable environment, ensuring that children were treated appropriately and were free from any form of punishment or mistreatment. LPA observed all children playing in areas in the facility; blocks, arts, kitchen, riding bikes and resting. Licensee was provided information and reminded of capacity and ratio rules, supervision requirements, reporting obligations, and that children\342\200\231s rights cannot be waived. Licensee was also reminded that children showing signs of illness should be separated from others until it is determined whether they are contagious. They must remain separated until they are no longer infectious or are picked up. ---CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE--- All adults 18 and older associated with the facility, including residents and volunteers, have fingerprint clearances. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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 Childcare 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. LPA toured the facility\342\200\231s indoor areas, the off-limit areas include 2 bedrooms. The home was clean, well ventilated, and has safe toys, play equipment and materials. A fully charged 3A-40B-C fire extinguisher, was last serviced on 5/2/25, is available, along with working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and an operating telephone. All hazardous items, including poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, and medicines were kept out of children\342\200\231s reach. The home was free of defects or dangers that could harm a child. Licensee was reminded that smoking is prohibited. LPA confirmed there are no guns or ammunition on the property. Outdoor off limit areas include the backyard, front lawns, apartment and storage. Licensee understands that outdoor play areas must either be fenced or, if no fence is present, children must be supervised at all times. The outdoor play area is fenced and has age-appropriate toys for the children such as sandbox, books toys, blocks and bikes.The licensee was reminded to notify licensing before making any changes to the house or yard. Licensee CPR/First Aid expires 4/17/27 with mandatory training expiring 5/7/26. Assistant (A1) CPR/First Aid expires 4/17/27 and mandatory training expiring: 4/22/27. Assistant (A2) CPR/First Aid expires 5/2/26 and mandatory training expiring: 5/7/26. LPA reminded the licensee of the two-year renewal requirement. LPA advised the applicant that if liability insurance is not provided or the daycare is not named in the policy, parents must sign the Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance (LIC 282) and file it in each child's record. Licensee provides insurance coverage. ---CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ----. The facility roster and five children\342\200\231s files were reviewed, were reviewed confirming all required forms were complete. The licensee does not transport children. Licensee was reminded that should licensee elect to transport children that licensee must have current driver\342\200\231s license, that children cannot be left unattended in vehicles and that car seats and booster seats must be available for safe transportation. Safe Sleep Information was provided, and licensee was reminded that an Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) is a required for each infant up to 12 months old, with nap checks documented until age two. Cribs and play yards must be free of loose items, bumper pads, and hanging objects and mattresses must be firm, properly fitted, and have fitted sheets. Additionally baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items are not allowed. 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-and-resources/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 reminded Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, inspection the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care- licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. 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)/ (8004314-0383 (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/ ----CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ----- Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Car seats and booster seats must be available for safe transportation. 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 inspection the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . During the exit interview, the Licensee confirmed no Registered Sex Offenders reside at the facility. The LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS on 4 /23/25 . A search of the California Attorney General-Megan\342\200\231s Law website found no registered sex offenders at the facility address. No deficiency issued during today's inspection. Appeals rights provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Felicitas Mendoza ----FINAL PAGE -----