Routine inspection·April 22, 2026

On 4/22/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), K. Trinh conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of an Annual Random. LPA observed licensee and the licensee's husband caring for six (6) children which included two (2) infants and four (4) preschool age children . Licensee was operating within the licensed capacity as specified on license. Facility Day care hours are 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM on Monday and 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday through Friday. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date indicates all facility residents, 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 or working in the hom e, 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. During today’s inspection, LPA and licensee toured the inside and outside areas identified in the facility sketch as accessible to child care children. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of a safety gate. The child care area consists of living room, family room, one bathroom located downstairs, and the back yard. There are working carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and fire extinguishers in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshall standards. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored inaccessible to children. (Continue to page 2) (Page 2) There were no poisons or other items observed which could pose a danger to children or if they were observed, they were locked or inaccessible. Licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility and none were observed during today's inspections. There was a fireplace in the family room and was inaccessible to children in care. The home has age-appropriate toys for the ages served. LPA verified there is a working telephone service (cellular service), licensee was reminded that childcare phone needs to remain in the childcare at all times. There were no bodies of water on the premises. The licensee does not have documentation of the emergency disaster drill log available for review; see LIC 809D for deficiency. At approximately 10:20AM, LPA was led on a tour of the home with the licensee. LPA observed Child 2 (C2) buckled in a stroller while five (5) other children were playing in the backyard. At approximately 10:40AM, LPA observed C2 being bottle fed as they were sitting in the stroller in the family room. C2 remained in the stroller until the licensee picked them up at 10:45AM. Also, at 11:24AM, LPA observed the licensee placing Child 6 (C6) buckled in the stroller until 11:30AM; see LIC 809D for deficiency. The licensee stated that they typically only use the stroller when they are pushing the children around in the backyard. LPA explained that the stroller should not be used for feeding or for sitting in; the stroller is to be used as a transportation device. The licensee did not have documentation of the 15 minute sleep log for the infants present during today's inspection; see LIC 809D for deficiency. LPA also observed C2 napping in a play yard with a pacifier that had a string attachment; see LIC 809D for deficiency. C2 also had a bib on as they were napping in the play yard; see LIC 809D for deficiency. During record review, six (6) out of seven (7) children records were incomplete. Child 1 is missing the immunization record and LIC 282; Child 2 is missing their immunization record; Child 3 is missing the LIC 627, LIC 282, and LIC 995A; Child 4 is missing the LIC 282; Child 5 is missing the LIC 282; and Child 6 is missing the LIC 627. See LIC 809D for deficiency. Licensee’s file was reviewed during the facility inspection on this date. Licensee possesses a current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 2/15/2027. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family childcare home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles for licensee was reviewed and within compliance. (Continue to page 3) (Page 3) Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers and employees to complete mandated reporting training and to renew the training every two years. The outdoor activity space was inspected for compliance. The space was enclosed by a fence at least five feet in height. The surface of the outdoor activity space was maintained and free of hazards. There were age-appropriate toys and materials for children in care. 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, availa ble at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . The licensee understands they must be present in the facility and must ensure children in care are always supervised. Children are not to be left alone in parked vehicles. When the licensee is temporarily absent from the facility, arrangements must be made for a qualified substitute adult to care for and supervise children while absent. The substitute adult must have the required criminal record clearance, child abuse index clearance, immunizations, Pediatric CPR/First Aid, and mandated reporter training. LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian CCLD website www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing was provided to licensee to access regulations, updates, and licensing forms. Licensee was advised to register through childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov in order to receive quarterly updates. Licensee was advised of their responsibility to review the Provider Information Notices (PIN) found on the CCLD website. A copy of the California Department of Social Services Lead Information Brochure was explained and provided to the licensee. (Continue to page 4) (Page 4) 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 and removing any 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. Based on LPAs observations and record review, t he following violation were observed and are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, Section 102423, 102425, 102417, and 102421, on the attached LIC 809D. A civil penalty was assessed in the amount of $250 during today’s visit. 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 . 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 Mirna Palmeri, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Appeal Rights were explained. The Licensee was provided with a copy of appeal rights (LIC 9058) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. All appeals must be in writing and received by the Regional Office within 15 business days. First level appeals should be sent to the regional manager at the address listed above. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Mirna Palmeri. End of report.