Office review·September 11, 2025

On the date and time listed, an Informal Conference was held in the Riverside Child Care Regional Office (RRO). Present in the Informal Conference were: Licensee Sonia Carias, Licensee's Spouse Manuel Carias, Licensee's son Luis Carias, Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Aaron Ross, Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Ana Noble, and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Perla Ordonez. Please note that this Informal Conference was translated in its entirety by LPM Ana Noble. This Conference was called to discuss the facility's most recent inspection where LPAs Perla Ordonez and Samuel Lopez arrived at the facility to conduct a Case Management-Legal/Non-Compliance inspection in agreement with the Non-Compliance Conference that took place on 03/06/2024. The Non-Compliance Conference took place as a result of citations and issues regarding Infant Safe Sleep, Personal Rights, Operation of a Family Child Care Home, Health and Safety Code, and Admission Procedures and Authorized Representatives Rights. On 08/07/2025 at 12:45PM, LPAs Ordonez and Lopez arrived at the facility and were granted entrance into the facility by Licensee Sonia Carias. LPAs explained the purpose of the visit, to conduct a Case Management-Legal/Non-Compliance inspection per the Non-Compliance Conference, and LPAs then conducted a facility tour. LPAs observed six children present at the time, one of which was awake inside a wooden crib which was flipped so the opening of the crib was flush against the wall. Continued on LIC809-C. Licensee\342\200\231s assistant stated that the crib was flipped so the child could not climb out of the crib. Licensee stated that the child was inside the crib so Licensee and Licensee\342\200\231s assistant could tend to other matters. Licensee stated that if the child is left out of the crib, they disturb the other children and could possibly get hurt. LPAs attempted to inform Licensee of Title 22 regulations and the Health and Safety code sections pertaining to Personal Rights and Infant Safe Sleep. Licensee then took the child out of the crib and left the room where four of the children were present. Licensee rejoined the room where the Licensee\342\200\231s Assistant and LPA Lopez retreated to. Licensee\342\200\231s assistant then proceeded to explain to LPAs the situation. LPAs began to inform Licensee\342\200\231s assistant as to the reason for the visit. Licensee interrupted and explained to Licensee\342\200\231s assistant the reason for the visit and the previous Non-Compliance Conference. Licensee then told LPAs they wanted LPAs to leave the Licensee\342\200\231s home. LPAs complied and left the home at 01:07PM. During today's meeting, Licensee informed LPM Ross that she told the LPA to leave her facility due to the fact that she felt disrespect during the facility inspection. LPM Ross reiterated the Department\342\200\231s Inspection Authority and Title 22 Regulation 102423 \342\200\223 Personal Rights. In addition, LPM Ross informed the licensee that it is the Department's expectation that it's representatives are professional when representing the department. Licensee agrees to submit a written statement of understanding as well as a written plan of action regarding the Department\342\200\231s Inspection Authority and Title 22 Regulation 102423(a)(2) \342\200\223 Personal Rights. Please see LIC809D for cited deficiencies as a result of the 08/07/2025 visit. A Civil Penalty have been assessed during this inspection. Payment is due when billed and the check(s) or money orders shall be made payable to the \342\200\234California Department of Social Services\342\200\235. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INVOICE IN THE MAIL. DO NOT SEND MONEY UNTIL YOU RECEIVE YOUR INVOICE. DO NOT SEND CASH. Continued on LIC809-C. During this conference, Licensee Sonia Carias was advised that the department will be consulting with the legal branch due to the facility\342\200\231s non-compliance history. Additionally, Licensee Sonia Carias was informed of the Department's duty to continue to monitor the facility's compliance with Title 22 regulations and the Health and Safety Code. Please note that the Non-Compliance Conference agreement will be extended until March of 2028. As a result of this Informal Conference, Licensee Sonia Carias understands the Department\342\200\231s expectations and agrees to maintain compliance with Title 22 Regulations and the Health and Safety Code. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Sonia Carias.