Routine inspection·October 9, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jesse Gardner conducted an unannounced annual inspection for a large family childcare at the above home on 10/09/2025 at 09:04 AM. LPA met with Licensee Bertha Estrada who guided LPA on a tour of the home. There were 9 children present with and an Assistant when LPA arrived. The facility operates Monday thru Friday 7AM to 5:30 PM each day. Certain areas are off-limits, including the Garage, laundry room, front yard and two bedrooms. The facility is licensed as a large Family Child Care Home (FCCH) with a maximum capacity of fourteen children and is operating within the licensed capacity of the license. The fire clearance for a large family child care was approved on 02/03/2003 by Riverside County Fire Department. During the inspection, LPA observed the Licensee to be responsive and aware of where the children were at all times. LPA observed there to be several items in a crib including an inclined sleeping pad the Licensee stated an infant utilizes when asleep. A working cell phone telephone is available, and the current phone number on file is correct. A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed, along with a functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, both of which were tested by the Licensee. The fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children, and all hazardous items, including toxins, are stored securely and are inaccessible to children. There is a weapon present, and upon inspection, LPA observed the Licensee to be within Title 22 requirements with storage of their firearm and ammunition. The Licensee understands that all firearms, weapons, and ammunition must be locked separately and made inaccessible as per Title 22 Regulations. The facility provides clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys for children. A current roster is on file, and required postings, including the Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights, are displayed. Fire and disaster drill documentation is maintained, with the last drill conducted on September 23, 2025. A pool was observed, and the following was noted: \302\267 Fence Type : wrought iron \302\267 Height of the Fence : >70". The Licensee meets the minimum of 5 feet (60 inches) requirement. \302\267 Surface : An outside surface free of protrusions, cavities, or other physical characteristics that would serve as handholds or footholds that could enable a child to climb over. \302\267 Distance Between the Ground and Bottom of Fence : More than 2", but less than 4" \302\267 Measurement of Gaps/Void Spaces : Fencing does not allow passage of object 4" or larger. \302\267 Fence Sturdiness : Fence cannot be easily pushed over, broken, removed, or stretched by children. Gates Key items to document: \302\267 The gate is self-closing and self-latching. \302\267 The gate swings open away from the body of water. \302\267 Latch positioned at 62 inches from the ground. Pool Alarm: \302\267 There was no alarm associated with the pool as of today's date. Licensee was advised to provide an alarm that is compliant with ASTM International Standard F2208. Safety Equipment: \302\267 There was not a USCG approved life ring, or rescue pole as of today's date. Licensee was advised of the following requirements. \302\267 Life ring: o Minimum exterior diameter of 17 inches. o Approved by the United States Coast Guard. \302\267 Rescue pole: o Fixed minimum length of 12 feet. o Equipped with an attached body hook. Daily Inspection Log: \302\267 Licensee is not maintaining a pool log. Licensee was advised to begin maintaining a pool log as of today to ensure all safety measures are in place before the facility opens each day. Licensee understands that all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools, spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar products must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. As of today's date, the Licensee was not maintaining a daily pool inspection log; however, they advised they will create one, and begin using it immediately. Both children's and employees' records are complete. Mandated Reporter Training has been completed and is valid until February 6, 2027. The Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expires on August 16, 2027. Resident and staff records were reviewed, and all adults requiring caregiver background checks have received the necessary clearances and exemptions. 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-and-resources/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 on their purchased equipment. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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 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: 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. On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department\342\200\231s website: www.ccld.ca.gov . Additionally, there is a link to \342\200\234Receive Important Updates\342\200\235 located on the right side of the page, immediately above Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for. The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200 On this date, 10/9/2025, 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. 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 for CARE tools, please send the 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/process . There are deficiencies being cited on the attached LIC809-D page. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this this report was reviewed with and handed to Licensee Bertha Estrada. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. A physical copy of the PIN 25-01-CCP regarding pools was also provided to the Licensee for reference.