Routine inspection·October 31, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hayley McCarthy conducted an unannounced annual inspection for a large family childcare at the above home on 10/31/2025 at 12:48 PM. LPA met with Licensee Mary Maxwell, who guided LPA on a tour of the home. There was 9 child present with Licensee and Assistant when LPA arrived. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 07:00 AM to 05:00 PM each day. Certain areas are off-limits, including the entire second floor, downstairs bedroom, pool area, and garage. The facility is licensed as a large Family Child Care Home (FCCH) with a maximum capacity of fourteen children and is operating within the capacity of the license. The fire clearance for a large family child care was approved on 05/07/2013 by Winchester Fire Department. During the inspection, LPA observed Licensee to be responsive and aware of where the children were at all times. A working cell phone 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 outside. No weapons are present, and the Licensee, Mary Maxwell, understands that all firearms, weapons, and ammunition must be locked separately and made inaccessible as per Title 22 Regulations. Stairs are barricaded with a baby gate when children are in care. 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 October 8, 2025. There is a pool at the facility. During today's inspection, the following was observed: The pool is surrounded by a 5 ft mesh fence with a maximum vertical clearance of two inches from the ground to the bottom of the enclosure; there are no gaps or voids which would allow the passage of a sphere with a diameter equal to or greater than four inches; there are no outside surface protrusions, cavities or other physical characteristics that would serve as a handhold or foothold enabling a child to climb over. LPA verified the gate opens away from the swimming pool and is self-closing with a self-latching, with a key lockable device placed no lower than 60 inches above the ground. LPA verified the pool alarm is in working order and in compliance with ASTM International Standard F2208. Licensee provided documentation confirming it is compliance with ASTM International Standard F2208. LPA verified there is a life ring with a minimum exterior diameter of 18 inches and labeled as approved by the U.S. Coast Guard and a fixed 12 foot rescue pole with a body hook visible from the swimming pool and readily available for use. LPA confirmed the licensee maintains a daily pool inspection log to ensure all safety measures are in place before the facility open. The fencing meets Title 22 Regulations, and the pool is inaccessible as of this date. Both children's and employees' records are complete. Mandated Reporter Training has been completed and is valid until July 26, 2026. The Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expires on August 3, 2027. Resident and staff records were reviewed, and all adults requiring caregiver background checks have received the necessary clearances and exemptions. Licensee Mary Maxwell 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 Mary Maxwell 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, 10/31/2025, 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 no deficiencies being cited at this time. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this this report was reviewed with and handed to Licensee Mary Maxwell. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.