Routine inspection·November 25, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jeremey McClain met with licensee Cheryl for an unannounced annual inspection. LPA observed 11 children. Ages of children were verified during file review to ensure ratios were adhered to. Licensee stated there aren\342\200\231t new residents in the home. Licensee\342\200\231s assistant was present. All individuals subject to criminal record review have obtained clearance. 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. LPA toured areas of the home accessible to the children. The off-limit areas of the home were inaccessible. Equipment and furnishings in areas where children are active appeared to be safe and in working order. LPA observed current CPR/First Aid certificate which expires 07/2027. LPA observed the following posted: a license, a Parents' Rights Poster and an Emergency Disaster Plan. Licensee\342\200\231s AB1207 Mandated Reporter training expires 07/2026. LPA reviewed children's records for completeness, as well as the client roster. LPA observed records of immunizations for MMR, Pertussis, and influenza. LPA observed fire drills documented on a calendar, indicating that the licensee is conducting disaster drills at least once every 6 months. (1/2) LPA observed detergents, cleaning compounds, medication, sharp utensils, and other items that could pose a danger to children in care, are properly stored out of children's reach. Stairs are barricaded. LPA observed a fireplace that is properly screened. LPA observed a working telephone in the home. Licensee stated that there are no weapons in the home. Licensee\342\200\231s pool fence and pool equipment meet the requirements of Health and Safety Code 1596.814. LPA observed a fire extinguisher which licensee stated was serviced or change within the past year. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested and observed to be functional. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 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 ontheir purchased equipment. 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/ . 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. During the exit interview, the Licensee Cheryl Gauthier, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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 . No deficiencies were observed during today\342\200\231s inspection. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Cheryl Gauthier. (2/2)