Routine inspection·March 11, 2026

On date and time listed above, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Susan Brewer arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection and was granted entry by Licensee Juana Velaso. LPA toured the facility, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: Present were the Licensee, 1 resident adult, one assistant. The licensee's spouse was available to assist with the inspection for interpretation. The licensee updated the LIC999A Home Sketch for off-limit areas and designated daycare areas. The licensee agrees to submit a new LIC999A outdoor facility sketch to reflect upgrades to the back yard, including accurate locations of the pool, the pool house, side yards and patio areas. The Licensee agrees to update the LIC279 Application form for reported changes. Days and hours of operation: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Master Bedroom/Bath 1, Bedroom 2, Garage, Pool house, Pool, Garage. The inspection consisted of reviews of the CARE tool domains. The inspection found the facility to be in compliance except as noted on the LIC809D. Deficiencies were cited this visit. The Licensee is present and operating within the licensed capacity with approved supervision and ratio. The LPA took a census of 12 children with 2 assistants. A working telephone is verified. A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed and tagged by the fire department and needle in the green. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the licensee during this inspection on 03/11/2026. All hazardous items are NOT inaccessible to children. Storage of poisons and toxins are NOT locked. The LPA observed air fresheners, a Bic lighter wand, sharp kitchen tools, vitamin supplements, unopened wine bottles and medications in the refrigerator, household cleaning items accessible to daycare children in the kitchen and dining room. The licensee also has a lower-level mini beverage refrigerator with unopened wine bottles. The LPA observed hygiene products accessible in a lower restroom cabinets, medicine cabinet and hallway cabinet. No children were observed in the kitchen, dining room, or restroom at the time of the observations. The licensee removed most of the items to make inaccessible in the presence of the LPA, however additional corrections are pending for future storage. A fireplace is properly screened on today’s date. This is a single story home. Facility is clean, orderly and has adequate heating and ventilation. Facility has safe, age-appropriate toys for indoor and outdoor activities. Outdoor play area is fenced. Verification of control of property on file. The licensee owns their own home and deed of trust on file. The following postings are visible: License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148); Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393); Personal Rights; Child Car Seat Law and facility sketch. Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on: 02/15/2027 Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 08/21/2001 Mandated reporter: Child Care Expired: 09/12/2025. Fire clearance: 11/02/2009; Documentation of fire & earthquake drills completed on 02/06/2026 at 9:00 AM with 5 children in care and 3:00 PM with 10 children in care Children/Infant records are NOT complete: 2 infants present did not have sleep logs; 1 infant missing all required documentation to include immunization records, 2 children were missing immunization, the licensee provided proof of immunization records for two children prior to the LPA closing the inspection. Employee records are NOT complete: Missing proof of TB screening, Immunization records, and Mandated Reporter Training. Guns or weapons are present as stated by the Licensee Juana Velasco. The Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be locked key separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 regulations. The LPA verified the weapons and ammunition were key locked separately and made inaccessible to daycare children. There are bodies of water during this visit Licensee understands all bodies of water must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of water bodies. Licensee has not implemented required pool safety in accordance with PIN 25-01-CCP. The pool was observed to be surrounded by mesh fencing with metal posts. The mesh panels were observed to be stable and without damage. During the inspection the equipment was tested and observed to be faulty. The LPA pool entry gate was not able to shut and self-latch. The licensee’s spouse placed oil in the device. The device was retested and the gated was observed to self-latch. The licensee was missing the daily pool inspection log, a pool alarm, pole with hook, and a life ring. Additionally, the following was reviewed with Licensee. - AB 1207 – Mandated Child Abuse Reporting: Child Day Care Personnel Training, beginning January 1, 2018 – Requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. -AB2960 – This bill requires the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI), within the California Department of Education (CDE), to develop and post on CDE's website a comprehensive childcare and development services online portal for families and providers by June 30, 2022. - Effective January 1, 2017 – Children under 2 years of age shall ride in a rear-facing car seat unless the child weighs 40 or more pounds OR is 40 or more inches tall. For additional information regarding car seat laws see www.chp.ca.gov -Unusual Incident Reporting email: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov -Duty Officer availability: Mon. – Fri. at 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) -Access to forms & Regulations online at www.ccld.ca.gov -Licensee is responsible to know the regulations for anyone providing care -Failure to meet the posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty -To receive important licensed -related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication Licensee Juana Velasco as informed of the MyChildCarePlan. org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 Juana Velasco 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. L PA Susan Brewer discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Juana Velasco 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 Juana Velasco 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. 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 . During the exit interview, the Licensee Juana Velasco, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Type B deficiencies were issued on today’s date. No civil penalties were issued on today’s date. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Juana Velasco.