Routine inspection·January 8, 2026

On 01/08/2026 at 11:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) Gabriela Hernandez and Angelica Vargas conducted an unannounced annual inspection for a large family childcare at the above home. LPA Hernandez had previously attempted annual visit on 12/16/2025 and 12/17/2025, however Licensee stated they were closed and not operating on the attempted days. LPA met with Licensee Jasmin Ceja, who guided LPA on a tour of the home. There was 5 children present with Licensee when LPAs arrived. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM each day. Certain areas are off-limits, including the entire 2 nd floor of the home, Main Kitchen, Great Room, Dining Room, and Bedroom/Bathroom located by main entry of the main home. Licensee converted garage (Accessory Dwelling Unit) into a permitted space, copy of permits are on file. The converted space has a bathroom, kitchen, office and living area. 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 09/13/2022 by Riverside 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. The fireplace in the main home is properly screened and all hazardous items, including toxins, are stored securely and are inaccessible to children. No weapons are present, and the Licensee, Jasmin Ceja, 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 not on file- Type Be deficiency issued. All 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 January 6, 2026. There is an inground pool and spa located in the backyard. There is a 5ft mesh fence, with a self-closing and self-latching gate. LPA verified the gate opens away from the pool. The pool is in the back right corner of the home, the back side of the pool has a wall consisting of concrete blocks. The rest of the pool is surrounded by the 5ft mesh fencing. Licensee did not have a pool alarm or pool cover in the pool; Type B deficiency issued. LPA verified there is a life ring with exterior diameter of 20 inches and approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. LPA observed a rescue pole with required length of 12ft with body hook, however the life ring, rescue pole and body hook were not readily available for immediate use. The body hook was not attached to the rescue pole and the items were located on the side yard that would require Licensee to access from the front of the home or remove the existing mesh fencing. Type B deficiency issued. LPA verified there are no windows with direct access into the pool. LPA did not observe items or objects near fencing that would reduce the fence\342\200\231s height to less than 5 feet or make fence climbable by a child under six years old. 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 . LPA observed that a daily pool inspection log is being completed on days of operation. Children records were complete. Employee records were not complete; see 809 for cited deficiency. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training has been completed and is valid until December 27, 2026. Licensee only had documentation of Basic Life Support on File (CPR and AED). The certificate did not include Pediatric CPR and First Aid. Health and Safety Preventative Course has been completed. Resident and staff records were reviewed, and all adults requiring caregiver background checks have received the necessary clearances and exemptions. Licensee Jasmin Ceja 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 Jasmin Ceja 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 Jasmin Ceja, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS on 11/13/2025. 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 Jasmin Ceja. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview. **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 . **