Routine inspection·September 22, 2025

On 9/22/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), K. Trinh and Licensing Program Manager (LPM), T. Nguyen conducted an onsite inspection for the purpose of an Annual Random. LPA and LPM met with Licensee, Crystal Melander. No children were present at the time of the inspection. Licensee was operating within the licensed capacity as specified on license. Facility Day Care hours are 9:00AM-12:30PM, Monday through Friday. A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summar y 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. According to the Licensee, there are 2 adults, including the licensee, and 2 minor children residing in the facility. 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. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPA, LPM, 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 and door lock. The child care area consists of the family room (main playroom), dining room, kitchen, living room, one bathroom (located downstairs near the garage), and back yard. (Continue to page 2) (Page 2) 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. There were no poisons or other it ems observed which could pose a danger to children or if they were observed, they were locked or inaccessible. Licensee stated there is a firearm and/or other dangerous weapons in the home. LPA verified that the 1 firearm was stored and locked as required and were inaccessible to the children. The licensee stated that they do not have currently have ammunition in the home. If they did, it would be stored in a separate lock box that LPA observed. The LPA and LPM informed the licensee that when firearms are present, they must be locked and stored separately from the ammunition per CCR 102417(g)(4)(C). 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 and LPM 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. Fire clearance for Large Family Child Care Home was granted 8/12/2025. Licensee\342\200\231s file was reviewed during the facility inspection on this date. Licensee possesses a current EMSA approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications, which expires 02/24/2026. 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. 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\342\200\231s mandated reporter training certificate expires 2/21/2026. 5 children's records were reviewed, and there was a separate, complete, and current record for 5 children\342\200\231s files. In the areas reviewed, the children\342\200\231s files were found to be in full compliance. 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. (Continue to page 3) (Page 3) Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Dep artment 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm 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. In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were observed of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12 during today\342\200\231s inspection. 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. (Continue to page 4) (Page 4) 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 . Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, Licensee, Crystal Melander, 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, Crystal Melander.