Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On
August 26, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stephanie Piring met with Licensee
, Yvette Gonzales
, for the purpose of an announced pre-licensing change of location inspection
from facility
313625928
.
All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance
.
Hours of operation will be:
Monday through Thursday 07:30 AM to 05:30 PM.
The
home is a two story single family home, which includes 4 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, a living room, dining room, laundry room, garage, and backyard.
Off-limits areas include:
the entire upstairs, and garage. Licensee understands children may never enter off-limit areas. Fire Clearance was granted on 8/12/2025.
A health and safety inspection was conducted on the interior and exterior of the home. Toxic and hazardous items, sharp knives, and medications are inaccessible to children. LPA observed a functioning smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher within the home.
LPA observed fireplace and stairs are properly barricaded to meet regulation. Licensee stated that there are no poisons in the home. LPA advised the licensee that if there are ever any poisons at the home, all poisons must be locked with a key lock or combination lock. Licenses stated there are no weapons in the home.
There is an in-ground pool on the property which is surrounded by a see-through mesh fence that is at least 5 feet high. LPA observed the gate to self-close and self-latch. There are no windo
ws or doors that provide direct access into the pool area.
LPA did not observe a life saving ring, or a pole with body hook that is non telescopic at at least 12 feet long. LPA discussed regulations with licensee. LPA did observe a pool alarm installed, however the licensee states she ordered batteries for delivery.
Licensee has completed the required Preventative Health and Safety course with the Lead Poisoning Prevention training. Current EMSA approved pediatric CPR/First Aid trainings was completed and expires
July 2026.
Mandated Reporter Training was completed and expires July 2027
. Applicant understands both CPR and mandated reporter training's\342\200\231 must be completed every two years.
LPA discussed capacity and supervision with Licensee. Licensee understands that if an unusual incident occurs, licensing is to be notified via phone call, e-mail or fax within 24 hours and the Unusual Incident Report LIC 624 shall be submitted within 7 days to remain in compliance. LPA discussed Type A/B citations, open door policy, fire drills, children\342\200\231s personal rights with the applicant. Licensee understands a current roster of children enrolled must be available and maintained for a period of three years, even after children are no longer attending.
Licensee
was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.
Licensee provided proof of control of property.
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) or (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
.
LPA reviewed with
licensee,
the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the licensee.
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 noti
fied of any recalls on their purchased equipment.
On this date,
08/25/2025, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.
Licensee
was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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.
Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe
and select the Child Care option to receive email communication
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the
licensee, Yvette Gonzales.
This Large Family Child Care Home (FCCH) facility will be approved for licensure when licensee has completed the following tasks and provided documentation of their completion to LPA Piring:
1.
Licensee will place a lock on the shed in the backyard.
2. Licensee will purchase
A life ring with a diameter of at least 17 inches with a United States Coast Guard approval label.
3.
Licensee will purchase a
rescue pole with a body hook that is at least 12 feet long . It must be a fixed length \342\200\223 and not an adjustable pole.
4. Licensee will make sure the pool alarm has batteries and operational
.