Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
This inspection conducted in Vietnamese.
On 02/19/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Vivian Trinh conducted a case management visit due to the licensee’s request to change the facility’s status from inactive to active. According to licensing records, the licensee has been in inactive status from 10/11/2025 to 02/01/2026. At 1:15 A.M., LPA observed Zero (0) children. The licensee stated they 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, 02/19/2026, 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 3 adults, including the licensee, and zero (0) # minor children living in the facility. Facility Day care hours are 6 am-6 pm, Monday through Friday.
During today’s inspection, LPA and the licensee toured the inside and outside areas of the facility. Sketch LIC 999 as accessible to childcare children. This is a single home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
Off-limits areas are made inaccessible using baby gates, door knobs, or latches.
License stated that OFF-LIMITS areas include: all bedrooms, garage, backyard, side yard, storage, and backyard shed. The licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas. Continued page 2.
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NDOOR INSPECTION:
The childcare area consists of the childcare room, accessible through the front door. The children use the restroom on the right-hand side of the hallway. The licensee stated the children's primary areas are the Living room, dining room, and sunroof.
ON-SITE FOOD PREPARATION
: The facility does provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks to the children. At the time of inspection, food prep areas were clean and sanitary, and food was properly stored. Filtered drinking water is available to clients in care. The LPA observed that the facility’s floors, equipment, furniture, and children 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 front yard. There were no bodies of water or pets in the facility at the time of inspection.
Garage will not be used for day care. The applicant stated the garage 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.
There are working carbon monoxide and 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 that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored in an 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 is aware that each FCCH shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. The last fire drill was conducted on 10/10/2025. LPA verified there is a working telephone service (cellular service), licensee was reminded that the childcare phone needs to remain in the childcare at all times. The licensee stated they use the front-yard for outdoor play.
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The licensee has a current roster of zero (0) children in care, with no records of children present during the LPA inspection. LPA reminded/provided the Licensee about the children's records (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 a zero infant under 24 months enrolled in the childcare. LPA reviewed LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan and napping log for infants.
The licensee's Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expired 6/2026. 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 the training every two years. During staff file review, the licensee’s mandated reporter certificate expired on 7/17/2026.
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/
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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 for and supervise children while the licensee is 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
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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 Tran, Anabella, 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 [or facility representative] 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 Tran, Anabella, 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
Licensee Tran, Anabella, 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.
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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
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The Large Family Child Care Home was in compliance with Title 22 Regulations at the time of inspection. In the event additional requirements are needed, the applicant will be notified.
During the exit interview, the Licensee Tran, Anabella, 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.
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