Routine inspection·April 10, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) William Chancellor conducted an unannounced annual inspection for a larger family childcare at the above home on April 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM. LPA met with Licensee Eva Pineda, who guided LPA on a tour of the home. Upon arrival, there were ten children present, Licensee without an assistant. During the visit, current roster lists twelve children enrolled including both full and part-time, and drop-in. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, serving children birth to eight years old. Certain areas are off-limits, including the attached garage, laundry room, entire second story and side yard. Facility is licensed as a large FCCH with a maximum capacity of fourteen (14) children and is operating within the capacity listed on the license. During the inspection, LPA observed children transitioning up from nap, watching age appropriate shows and being picked up at staggered 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. LPA confirmed all hazardous items, including toxins, are stored securely and are inaccessible to children. 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’s Rights, are displayed. Fire and disaster drill documentation is maintained, with the last drill conducted in January 2026. Weapons are not present in the home at this time, according to Licensee Eva Pineda. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations. LPA confirmed there is a swimming pool and spa in the backyard of the home. The pool is made inaccessible to daycare children by a 5-foot mesh fence, that is installed from one neighbors fence to the opposite side of the other bordering neighbor’s fence. LPA confirmed the bottom of the fencing is flush with the ground of the pool deck and has no spacing. There are no gaps or openings large enough to allow the passage of a sphere with a diameter of four inches or more. The fence has no protrusions, cavities, or other features that could serve as handholds or footholds for climbing. The gate was verified to open away from the pool and is self-closing and self-latching. The latch is equipped with a key-lockable device located at least 60 inches above ground level. Two pool alarms were observed to not be placed in the swimming pool upon arrival. A deficiency will be cited. LPA and licensee confirmed both to be operating when movement of the water was tested. Documentation confirming compliance with ASTM International Standard F2208. Additionally, LPA confirmed the presence of required safety equipment: a life ring with a minimum exterior diameter of 17 inches, labeled as U.S. Coast Guard approved, and a 12-foot rescue pole with a body hook. All safety equipment was visible and readily accessible from the pool area. As of this date of this inspection, the fencing does meet Title 22 Regulations. LPA observed that a daily pool inspection log was not completed on today’s date of inspection. A technical violation will be provided. As part of today’s inspection, both children's and employees' records were reviewed. Mandated Reporter Training has been completed and is valid until May 2027. The Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expires in March 2028. Resident and staff records were reviewed, and all adults requiring caregiver background checks have received the necessary clearances and exemptions. Licensee Eva Pineda 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 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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, are 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 – 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 Eva Pineda, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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 deficiencies being cited on the attached 809-D page. 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 Eva Pineda. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.