Routine inspection·May 4, 2026

On 5/4/2026, an unannounced Annual/Random inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Trinh. At 9:00 A.M., LPA observed the licensee and assistant Marturino, Valeria caring for a total of eight (8) preschool children. During the inspection, LPA observed eight (8) preschools are playing in the living room. The licensee stated that the total enrollment is 11 preschool children, and that children are on a staggered schedule and arrive at different times throughout the day and are aware that they cannot exceed the capacity ratio of 14 children at any one time. The facility was operating within the licensed capacity as specified on the license. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date 05/04/2026 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 1 adult, including the licensee and zero (0) minor child, living in the facility. Facility Day care hours are 8:30 am-5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. During today’s inspection, LPA and Licensee toured inside and outside areas identified in the facility sketch as accessible to childcare children. The facility is a two-story single home with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, a laundry room upstairs, a front yard (not fenced), a backyard (fence), and a garage. There is no fireplace. There are stairs barricaded by a child proof safety gate. OFF-LIMIT has designated all three bedrooms on the 2 nd floor, the laundry room on the 2 nd floor, and the attached garage as the off-limits areas. The licensee has a child proof safety gate at the bottom of the stairs to the 2 nd floor, ensuring the 2 nd floor is inaccessible to children in care. The Licensee has a doorknob on the garage door, ensuring this area is inaccessible to the children in care. During today's inspection, each child was observed to have safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment Continued Page 2. Page 2. I NDOOR INSPECTION: The childcare area consists of the childcare room, accessible through the front door. designated the following areas of the home for the care and supervision of children: living room, dining room, kitchen, downstairs bathroom, and outside patio. ON-SITE FOOD PREPARATION : The facility does provides breakfast, and snacks to the children. Parents will provided lunch for children in care. At the time of inspection, food prep areas were clean and sanitary, and food was properly stored. Filtered drinking water is available to children in care. The LPA observed that the facility’s floors, equipment, furniture, and children’s bathrooms were clean and in good repair. OUTDOOR INSPECTION : The playground was enclosed by a fence. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. At the time of inspection, the outdoor activity area was well maintained and free of any observable hazards. Children will be able to have outside play in the enclosed backyard. During today's inspection, each child was observed to have safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodation, furnishings, and equipment. Garage will not be used for day care. The Licensee stated the garage will be off-limits. There are working carbon monoxide, smoke detectors, that should be type 2A-10BC, 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 location to children. There were no poisons or other items observed that could pose a danger to children, or if they were observed, they were locked or inaccessible. License stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the facility, and none were observed during today's inspections The Licensee/Assistant is aware that each FCCH shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. A record review shows that the last drill was documented on 12/9/2025. LPA verified there is a working telephone service (cellular service), licensee was reminded that childcare phone needs to remain the in the childcare at all times. Licensee stated they use the backyard for outdoor play. Continued Page 3. Page 3. The licensee stated that there is a community pool across the street from the premises, approximately 5 -7 minutes walking which meets Title 22 regulations 102417(g)(5). The licensee also stated that children do not use the community pool and that it will be off-limits. LPA discussed Assembly Bill 2866 regarding in-ground swimming pool safety requirements and provided licensee PIN 25-01-CCP Chaptered Legislation Affecting Childcare Facilities. The licensee does have a current roster of children in care, with 5 children records for children present during the LPA inspection. Children’s records for children present during LPA 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 Parents’ Rights (LIC995A) and found to be in compliance. The licensee stated that there is an zero (0) infant under 24 months enrolled in the childcare. The licensee and assistant’s Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expired 7/12/2027. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states that 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 and measles for the licensee and the assistant was reviewed and found to be in compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers and employees to complete mandated reporting training and to renew it every 2 years. During staff file review, the licensee’s mandated reporter certificate expired 7/29/2027. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Continued Page 4. Page 4. The licensee understands that she must be present in the facility and ensure that 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 The CCLD website www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing was provided to the 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Lu, Xiaotian and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee Lu, Xiaotian 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. Licensee Lu, Xiaotian, 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. LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian Continued page 5. Page 5. 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. Licensee Lu, Xiaotian, 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 per day for a maximum of 5 days, or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, 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, Xiaotian Lu confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility, and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. The Appeal Rights were explained. The licensee received a copy of the Appeal Rights A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. End of Report.