Non-compliance follow-up·August 21, 2025

On 8/21/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vivian Trinh conducted an unannounced Case Management \342\200\223 Legal/Non-Compliance inspection. Upon arrival, Director Guereca Irene toured the facility inside and outside, and the floor and yard plan (LIC 999) was verified. The census was taken in individual classrooms. The overall census observed was 19 school-age children with 3 staff members, including the Director. During the inspection, it was determined the facility is operating within its licensed capacity and in compliance with staffing ratios. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date, 8/21/2025, indicates all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. INDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the indoor areas and areas accessible to children at the time of the visit. The facility was equipped with working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, working telephone service, and at least one fire extinguisher that meets statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. A record review shows that the last drill was documented on 8/12/2025. The director stated that there are no firearms or other dangerous weapons in the facility; none were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available were inaccessible to children in care. ON-SITE FOOD PREPARATION: The center provides children with lunch and morning and afternoon snacks. At the time of inspection, food prep areas were clean and sanitary, and food was properly stored. Drinking water is available to children in care. Drinking water is available to children indoors, and children bring their own water bottles from home with the child\342\200\231s name on them. Each classroom has a water dispenser with disposable cups. Continued Page 2. Page 2. The LPA observed that the facility\342\200\231s floors, equipment, furniture, and children\342\200\231s bathrooms were clean, in good repair, and free of sharp edges. The facility meets all posting requirements. OUTDOOR INSPECTION. The LPA inspected the outdoor areas. The playground was enclosed by a fence at least four feet in height and is in good repair. At the time of inspection, the surface of the outdoor activity area was maintained and free of any observable hazards. The areas around and under high climbing equipment, slides, and other similar equipment were cushioned with material that absorbs falls. The outdoor equipment and toys are in good repair and free of sharp edges. There is drinking water available to children indoors, such as sports bottles with children\342\200\231s names or water fountains with paper cups. There are no bodies of water present at the facility. The inspected outdoor facility grounds are safe, sanitary, and in good repair. PERSONNE L RECORDS: Staff files were reviewed for staff present during the facility inspection on this date, and 3 staff members files were reviewed. Health screening and immunization's as required, were reviewed. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis, measles for 3 staff were reviewed and within compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all directors and employees to complete mandated reporting training, and to renew the training every two years. Mandated Reporter Training was completed and will expire on 11/7/2026, all staff members in compliance. At least one staff member present possesses current EMSA-approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expire 03/2026. CHILDREN\342\200\231S RECORDS: Children's records were reviewed for compliance present during the facility inspection on this date, 5 out of 5 children files were reviewed. Each child has a separate, complete, and current record. The person who signs the child in and out uses their full legal signature and records the time of the day. Transportation is offered to children by the school bus. The Director understands that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to the initial presence in a licensed childcare facility. Violation of this requirement will result in a citation of a deficiency and civil penalties of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of five (5) days. Continued Page 3. Page 3. The LPA discussed the following resources with Director Guereca, Irene and reminded her that it is her responsibility to review the information in more detail. During the visit, the director was reminded that Licensing Quarterly Updates are available at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care/self-assessment-guides-and-key-indicator-tools/quarterly-updates . The director understands it is her responsibility to review the Provider Information Notices (PIN) found on the CCLD website above. The director understands that she may request to be added to an email list to receive a Quarterly Update by contacting the Child Care Advocate at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov or at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe . The LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian and at CaSocialService YouTube Guardian Webinar \342\200\234All Providers Webinar 12/20/22\342\200\235 link https://youtu.be/WNc1kYmlW9s . The director was informed of the resources available to providers at https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/family-child-care-providers/ . The director was informed that Title 22 regulations may be accessed at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/letters-regulations/legislation-and-regulations/community-care-licensing-regulations/child-care In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 at the time of the visit. Exit interview conducted, and the report was reviewed with Director Guereca, Irene. 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. End of the Report.