Routine inspection·September 18, 2025

An unannounced annual/random inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cindy Castro. LPA met with Nicole Castro Alegre (L1). There are two adults living in the home. L1 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. During the inspection the home was toured inside and outside. The licensee (L1) was supervising five children. The facility\342\200\231s operating hours are Mon- Friday 4:30 AM \342\200\22311:59 PM. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The children will have access to the day care classroom, hallway bathroom and backyard. The "off limits" areas of the home are three bedrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room and garage. These areas will be made inaccessible by child safety gate and doorknob covers and key locking mechanisms. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. There is a working telephone in the home. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Licensee stated that poisons are locked in garage. LPA observed a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher, rated at least 2A10BC, in the home. Last drill conducted and documented on 04/01/25. The roster of children in care was reviewed and current. The licensee stated that there are no weapons or firearms in the home. LPA did not observe any weapons during today\342\200\231s inspection. The children will have access to an outdoor play area, which is the backyard, and it is fully fenced. The children will have access to an outdoor play area, which is the backyard, and it is fully fenced. There is no pool, spas, pond, or fountain the premises and none shall be added without prior approval of the Licensing agency. Three children\342\200\231s records were reviewed and complete. Licensee\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires on 06/16/26. Licensee\342\200\231s mandated reporter certificate expires on 07/15/26. (Continue to LIC 809-C). LPA discussed 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. 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/ 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, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS on 09/17/25. 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 . There were no Title 22 regulations were cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. A notice of site visit was given to licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted and reviewed with the Licensee, Nicole Castro Alegre whose signature on this form confirm receipt of these documents.