Routine inspection·February 10, 2026

Page 1 of 3 An Annual Inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mahnaz (Nancy) Malek. LPA met with licensee, Cynthia Alonge and her assistant Ashley Keding. Census was taken. There were a total of 5 children present of whom 4 children were under 24 months old (19 months old, 21 months old, 22 months old and 23 months od). Licensee was operating within the licensed large family childcare home 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 two adults including the licensee and no minor children living in the facility. Facility Day care hours of operation is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am-1:00 pm. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA toured the inside and outside areas identified in the facility sketch as accessible to childcare children. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of baby gates and locks. The childcare area consists of one separated large room from the rest of the house, children's bathroom, side yard and back yard. Children's bathroom is accessed through master bedroom. The front porch and the rest of the house are off limits. No hazardous items were observed in the children's area. Children do not nap in this facility due to the hours of operations from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. The backyard designated for outdoor play by children is fenced. Outdoor toys were age appreciate for ages served. The side yard surface is covered with commercial rubber, and the back yard is grass. There is no Continued on page 2 Page 2 of 3 climbing structure. There is one swing in the corner of the back yard. Licensee stated there is no firearm in the facility. There is no pets at the house. LPA verified there is a working telephone service (cellular service). There are no bodies of water on the premises observed. The licensee does have a current roster of children in care. Fire Drill log was reviewed and the last one was conducted on 9/2/2025. 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) and found to be in compliance. (Total of 5 files were reviewed). The licensee and her assistant's Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification cards are current. 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 her assistant 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's mandated reporter training certificate is current. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For 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 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 and supervise children while absent. The substitute adult must have the required criminal record, child abuse index clearances, immunization, Pediatric CPR/First Aid, and mandated reporter training. Licensee, Cynthia Alonge was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including Continued on page 3 Page 3 of 3 employees 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. LPA reminded the licensee, Cynthia Alonge regarding safe sleep regulations 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. The licensee stated the children do not nap at her childcare due her hours. LPA also informed Licensee, Cynthia Alonge 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, Cynthia Alonge 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. 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 inspection process@ dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process. During exit interview, the Licensee, Cynthia Alonge confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were cited of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 on this inspection day. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Bahareh Talachian. End of report