Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 03/05/2026 at 7:50 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gabriela Hernandez conducted an unannounced annual inspection for a Large family childcare at the above home. LPA met with Licensee Ma Violetta Aparricio Delgado, who guided LPA on a tour of the home. There was 3 children present with Licensee and Assistant when LPA arrived. During the visit, Licensee confirmed they have 12 children enrolled.
The facility operates Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM each day. Certain areas are off-limits, including, All Bedrooms, Master Bathroom, Kitchen, Garage, and both side yards. The facility is licensed as a Large Family Child Care Home (FCCH) with a maximum capacity of 14 children and is operating within the licensed capacity of the license. The fire clearance for a large family child care was approved on 08/28/2019 by Palm Desert County Fire Department.
During the inspection, LPA verified a working cell phone is available, and the current phone number and email on file are 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. There is no fire place in the home. All hazardous items, including toxins, are stored securely and are inaccessible to children. No weapons are present, and the Licensee, Ma Violette Aparicio Delgado, understands that all firearms, weapons, and ammunition must be locked separately and made inaccessible as per Title 22 Regulations.
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 February 26, 2026.
There
are not
any pools, spas, or other bodies of water. Licensee understands that all bodies of water including ponds, 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 employees' records are complete. Mandated Reporter Training has been completed and is valid until November 19, 2026. Licensee\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expires on January 18, 2027. Health and Safety Preventative Course was completed on 03/02/2013. Resident and staff records were reviewed, and all adults requiring caregiver background checks have received the necessary clearances and exemptions.
Licensee Ma Violette Aparicio Delgado 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 Ma Violette Aparicio Delgado 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/
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.
The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200. All Unusual Incident Reports can be submitted online at
UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov
.
During the exit interview, the Licensee Ma Violette Aparicio Delgado confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS on 02/23/2026.
There are no deficiencies being cited at this time.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.
An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this this report was reviewed with and handed to Licensee Ma Violette Aparicio Delgado.
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