Routine inspection·October 9, 2025

On 6/24/2025 an annual inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Olivia Meza. Upon arrival, LPA met with Licensee Lisa Catalano and was provided a tour of the home. There was the Licensee, Lisa Catalano and assistant with four (4) infants . Licensee stated that facility day care hours are Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA Meza and licensee toured the inside and outside areas of the facility. Off limits areas are made inaccessible by means of child proof locks. The childcare area consists of the living room, Kitchen, and bathroom. There was a carbon monoxide, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher that met statutory requirements. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored inaccessible to children. Licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility, and none were observed during today's inspections. During today\342\200\231s inspection LPA verified there is a working (cellular) phone service. Licensee was instructed that children must be supervised at all times. A total of four (4) Children's records were reviewed and in compliance . LPA observed and reviewed LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan in children\342\200\231s files. Licensee was unable to provide documentation of the fifteen minute sleep checks for infants in care at the time of the inspection. The licensee\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification is current and expires 02/10/2026. The most recent Emergency disaster drill was conducted on 04/21/2025 and is conducted every six months. (continue to page two) (Page two) 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/ . 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 home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. CCLD website www.cdss.ca.gov 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. Licensee does/does not have lead training Certificate. A copy of the California Department of Social Services Lead Information Brochure was explained and provided to the licensee. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage as 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 three) (page three) 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. In the areas that were evaluated, one Type B was observed per the California Code of Regulations, Infant Safe Sleep (j)(2)(D) 102425 Title 22, Division 12 during today\342\200\231s inspection. Please see attached 809D. Notice of site visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process .