Routine inspection·December 11, 2025

At 1:25pm on 12/11/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Matthew Gallo and Lea Habtom arrived at the facility for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. Upon arrival, LPAs were greeted by licensee's assistants and observed a census of 10 children consisting of 4 infants and 6 preschool children. Licensee Amanda Bair arrived approximately 5 minutes later to join the visit. Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the facility, and a health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Off-limits areas include the the master bedroom, children's bedrooms, side yard, and garage, and licensee acknowledged that children must never enter these areas. LPAs observed the required postings, 2A10BC fire extinguisher, and functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Toxic and hazardous items were inaccessible to children. There are no fireplaces or stairways in the home. LPAs observed a hot tub pool on the side of the yard behind a 5 foot fence with a gate that swings outward away from the body of water and features a self-latching mechanism. Outdoor play space is fenced. LPA asked if licensee stores any poisons on the property, and licensee stated that they are in the garage. LPA observed that there was no key or combination lock on the garage door and asked if it was okay to go in to the garage to see how the poisons were stored. Licensee stated it was okay and led LPA into the garage. In the garage, LPA observed a rifle sleeve and a rifle case, each of which contained what licensee identified as a 12 gauge shotgun. The firearms were unloaded, and subsequently moved to a trailer with a locked door. LPA reviewed 10 children\342\200\231s files and observed them to be complete. A current roster is being maintained and fire and disaster drills are documented. Current CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires 5/2027, and AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training was verified for the licensee and expires 6/2027 Report continues on LIC809-C Criminal record clearances were verified, and 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 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 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. 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. A Title 22 deficiency is cited on the subsequent page of this report. LPA Matthew Gallo informed licensee that this report dated 12/11/2025 documents 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Gallo informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 12/11/2025 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Page 2. Report continues on LIC809-C A civil penalty of $500 is assessed on the following LIC421IM due to the presence of firearms not stored in accordance with Title 22 regulations. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Amanda Bair. During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA provided appeal rights. 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 .