Routine inspection·February 20, 2026

(page 1) An annual inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Giselle Lucero. LPA observed licensee and 2 assistants caring for 4 children which included 1 preschool age child and 3 school age children playing in a child care room. At 10:40 AM an additional preschool child arrived. Licensee was operating within the licensed capacity as specified on license. 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. Currently there are 3 adults including the licensee and 1 minor living in the facility. Facility Day care hours are 7:30 am-6pm, Monday through Friday. During today\342\200\231s inspection, the Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) and the licensee conducted a tour of both the interior and exterior areas identified on the facility sketch as accessible to children in care. The facility is a two-story residence. A secured gate was observed at the base of the staircase, preventing access to the second floor. The child care space is limited to the first floor and includes the dining area, two bedrooms, and one bathroom. The home is equipped with operational carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers that meet statutory and State Fire Marshal requirements. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other potentially hazardous items were stored in a manner that rendered them inaccessible to children. No poisons or other dangerous items were observed; any such items, if present, were secured and inaccessible. (continue to page 2) (Page 2) The licensee stated that there are no firearms or other dangerous weapons on the premises, and none were observed during the inspection. The living room and child care room each contain a fireplace; both are screened with protective covers and are inaccessible to children in care. The home contains age-appropriate toys and equipment for the children served. The LPA verified that there is a working telephone (cellular service) on site. A water fountain is located in the front yard, which is designated as an off-limits area. The fountain was observed to be empty and not in use. The licensee stated that the backyard is utilized for outdoor play. No bodies of water were observed in the backyard. The licensee does have a current roster of children in care. A sample of 4 Children\342\200\231s records for children present during LPA\342\200\231s inspection were reviewed for a copy of the emergency information card that contains all the information specified by regulation (LIC 700), Immunization records, Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance (LIC282), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights (LIC995A) and found to be in compliance. Licensee stated, there is 1 infant under 24 months enrolled in the childcare. LPA reviewed LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan and sleep logs. The licensee\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires 03/02/2027. 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 pertussis, measles for licensee and assistants were reviewed and within compliance. 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. Licensee was in compliance. 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. (continue to page 3) (Page 3) 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/ . The licensee understands she 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 and supervise children while absent. The substitute adult must have the required criminal record, child abuse index clearances, 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.. 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. (continue to page 4) (Page 4) 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 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. 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 . During the exit interview, the Licensee Bertha Landaverde confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Bertha Landaverde. End of Report.