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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

LOPEZ FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 3348415905 citations on this visit
5 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Perla Ordonez and Samuel Lopez arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. LPA toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed: Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday – Sunday; 24 hours a day. OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Garage, laundry room, master bedroom, and bedrooms (2) assigned to Provider’s children. The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. · Appropriate supervision provided during this inspection. · A working telephone is present and current number on file. · Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector present and were tested by the Licensee during this inspection. · Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children. · All hazardous items are stored inaccessible to children. · Toxins are locked. · Weapons are not present per License Rosario Lopez. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations. · This is a one story home. · Verification of control of property on file. · Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan & Notification of Parent’s Rights poster are posted. · Mandated Reporter Child Care Providers Training expired on 11/2025. · Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on 08/2027. · Health & Safety Certificate – completed on 02/25/2007. · No bodies of water at this time. Licensee understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-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 product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. · Clean, safe and age appropriate toys. · Current roster on file. · Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file – Last drill conducted on 04/15/2026. · Children’s records are not complete. During record review, LPAs observed that C1 was missing proof of the 15 minute checks. · Employee’s records are not complete. During record review, LPAs observed that S1 was missing proof of the pediatric CPR/1st Aid certificate and LPAs observed that S1 was left alone with daycare children during the inspection. Additionally, LPAs observed that Licensee and S1 were both missing current Mandated Reporter Child Care Provider certificates (AB1207). Licensee's AB1207 expired on 11/2025 and S1 did not have a AB1207 certificate at all. Furthermore, LPAs observed that S1 was missing proof of Tuberculosis Clearance, pertussis immunization, measles immunization, and influenza immunization/declination. · Upon LPAs arrival, LPAs observed an infant in a rocker located on top of a changing table. Although S1 was next to the infant, according to page 2 of the user manual found on Amazon.com, it states use rocker "only on the floor, never use on an elevated surface". · The Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office’s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov · Resident and/or staff records reviewed on 04/21/2026 indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions. · The Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov LPAs advised Licensee that all cribs must be free from all loose articles and objects and LPAs advised Licensee that provider shall be near enough to the sleeping infant to be able to hear them wake up. LPAs 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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPAs also informed licensee 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. 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 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. 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. 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 . Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. 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. The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) and/or 951-782-4200 See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies. 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. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. During the exit interview, the License Rosario Lopez, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with License Rosario Lopez.

Citations

8 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • APPLICATION FOR INITIAL LICENSE

    Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed that S1 did not have proof of Tuberculosis clearance that meets regulation requirements which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 102417(g)(4)(A)Type B
  • PERSONAL RIGHTS

    Based on observation and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed an infant in a rocker located on top of a changing table. Although S1 was next to the infant, according to page 2 of the user manual found on Amazon.com, it states use rocker "only on the floor, never use on an elevated surface" which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing

    Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPA observed that Licensee and S1 were both missing current Mandated Reporter Child Care Provider certificates (AB1207). Licensee's AB1207 expired on 11/2025 and S1 did not have a AB1207 certificate at all which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • Family Day Care Homes

    Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed that S1 was missing proof of the pertussis immunization and measles immunization which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

  • 1596.8662(B)(1)Type B
  • 102425(j)(2)(D)(c)Type B
  • 102416(c)Type B

    PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

    Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed that S1 was missing proof of the pediatric CPR/1st Aid certificate and LPAs observed that S1 was left alone with day-care children during the inspection which posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 21, 2026 inspection of LOPEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was an inspection of LOPEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE on April 21, 2026. 5 citations were issued: 5 Type B.

Were any citations issued to LOPEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE on April 21, 2026?

Yes, 5 citations were issued (0 Type A, 5 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on interview and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as LPAs observed that S1 ..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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