Routine inspection·November 13, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tricia Danielson conducted an unannounced annual inspection for a large family childcare at the above home on 11/13/2025 at 10:00 AM. LPA met with Licensee Madrid and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the home. There were 5 children present with Licensee Madrid upon LPA's arrival. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM each day. Certain areas are off-limits, including primary bedroom and bath, bedroom #3, restrooms #2 and #3, laundry room, and the garage. The facility is licensed as a large Family Child Care Home (FCCH) with a maximum capacity of fourteen (14) children and is operating within the legal capacity of the license. A fire clearance for a large FCCH was granted January 9, 2023. During the inspection, LPA observed Licensee to be responsive and aware of where the children were at all times. A working landline and cell phone are available, and the current phone numbers on file are correct. A fully charged fire extinguisher (3A: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. All hazardous items, including toxins, are stored securely and are inaccessible to children. Weapons are present in the home and are secured as required. Licensee Madrid understands that all firearms, weapons, and ammunition must be locked separately and made inaccessible as per Title 22 Regulations. There are no stairs present in the home. 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 June 4, 2025. There were no pools, spas, or other bodies of water observed at the facility. Licensee understands that all bodies of water including ponds, (CONTINUED ON LIC 809-C) (CONTINUED FROM LIC 809) above 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 products must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. Both children's and employee\342\200\231s records were reviewed and are complete. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training expired April 11, 2026. Licensee's Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expires August 2027. All adults residing or working at the facility and who require background checks have received the necessary clearances and exemptions. Licensee Madrid 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 Madrid 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. Online Licensing forms and regulations for a Child Care facility 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; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at (951) 782-4200. On today's date, the (CONTINUED ON LIC 809-C) (CONTINUED FROM LIC 809-C) California Department of Justice 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 identified 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 during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was reviewed with and provided to Licensee Madrid along with a Notice of Site Visit which must remain posted for 30 days from today\342\200\231s date. Appeal Rights were also discussed during the exit interview and provided to Licensee Madrid.