Routine inspection·June 23, 2025

On 06/23/2025 at 9:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tiffanie Diep arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. LPA toured inside and outside of the home, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: · Licensee Tamara Dobson’s adult child/assistant (S2) and spouse (S3) were also present during the inspection. · Normal days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM. · Per Licensee’s request, the off-limits areas will now include: the living room, dining area, kitchen/nook, family room, and laundry room on the first floor and the entire second floor. · The facility was operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. · Appropriate supervision was provided during the inspection. · A working telephone was present with current number on file. · An appropriate fire extinguisher was present (3A40BC). A functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by Licensee during the inspection. · Fireplace located in the off-limits family room was properly screened to prevent access by children in care. · All hazardous items were stored inaccessible to children. · Toxins were locked. · There are no weapons present in the home per Licensee. Licensee understands all firearms, weapons, and ammunition must be locked separately and made inaccessible to children in care according to Title 22 Regulations. · Verification of control of property on file (Deed). Continues on LIC 809-C Continued from LIC 809 (Page 2) · Facility sketches, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148), and Notification of Parents' Rights poster (PUB 394) were posted. · Pediatric CPR and first aid certification expires on 11/12/2025 . · Mandated Reporter Training certificate expires on 04/13/2026 . · The backyard has an in-ground pool area that is surrounded by a mesh fence that is five feet high. LPA observed the gate to swing away from the pool and self-close with a self-latching, key lockable device that is at least 60 inches above the ground. Upon entry into the backyard, LPA did not observe a pool alarm in the pool as LPA observed the alarm turned off and located along the wooden fence to the left of the pool area. License immediately placed the alarm in the pool and LPA verified the alarm was in working condition during the inspection. LPA discussed the requirement to ensure the pool alarm is turned on and in working condition during the facility’s operating hours while the swimming pool is not in use. LPA did not observe drowning prevention and pool equipment inspection logs. LPA discussed the requirement to check and log drowning prevention safety features and pool equipment prior to opening the facility. Licensee understands all bodies of water, including in-ground and above-ground pools, hot tubs, spas, and ponds, must be inaccessible to children in care and be properly covered or fenced according to Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified prior to installation of these and similar bodies of water. LPA referred Licensee to the Department website for new pool safety requirements effective January 1, 2025: Child Care Provider Webinar 2024 Q4 and PIN 25-01-CCP . · Clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys were present in the bedroom on the first floor and converted garage. · A current roster of children was on file. · Documentation of fire and disaster drills was on file; last drill was conducted on 06/19/2025. · Children’s records were not complete. LPA did not observe files for two out of four children present. LPA discussed the requirement to maintain children’s records at the facility and ensure they are available for review. · Staff records were complete. · Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and was provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting e-mail at UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov . · Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from their facility via e-mail to Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov . Continued from LIC 809-C (Page 3) · The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at (951) 782-4200. · Resident and/or staff records reviewed during today’s inspection indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or 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 five 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, 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 https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Continued from LIC 809-C (Page 4) To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the e-mail address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE Tool, please send e-mail inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . 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. See attached LIC 9102 for advisory note. Based on LPA’s observation, interview conducted, and records reviewed, deficiencies are being cited on the attached LIC 809-D. LPA Tiffanie Diep informed the licensee, Tamara Dobson, that this report dated 06/23/2025 documents two Type B citations as there were potential risks to the health, safety, and personal rights of children in care. An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Tamara Dobson. During the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no registered sex offenders (RSO) living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in the Field Automation System. A notice of site visit was given to Licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.