Routine inspection·January 28, 2026

On 01/28/2025 at 8:45AM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Susan Brewer and Laura Mejorado arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. The LPAs were greeted by Licensee Ambar Pena Briseno and granted entry to tour the facility inside and out. The LPAs reviewed records and observed and/or discussed the following: Also present during the inspection was 1 staff. Normal days and hours of operation are: Monday through Friday; 3:00 AM to 6:00 PM OFF-LIMIT AREAS INCLUDE: Bedrooms 1, 2 and 3; Bathrooms 1 & 2, the Garage, Laundry Room; and South Side Yard. The Kitchen, dining area and great room were inspected and cleared for daycare use. The licensee updated the LIC999 Home facility sketch to reflect the updated changes. The inspection consisted of reviews of the following domain: Physical Plant, Care and Supervision, Records, Facility Administration, Staffing Ratio and Capacity, Personal Rights. The inspection found the facility to be in compliance in these domains, except as noted on the LIC809D. \302\267 The Licensee is present in the home and has ensured that children in care are supervised. \302\267 The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. LPA took a census of 2 children in care. \302\267 When temporarily absent from the home, the Licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise children. \302\267 A working telephone is present. \302\267 A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed and tagged by the fire department and needle in the green. A smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by the licensee during this inspection on 01/28/2026. \302\267 All hazardous items are NOT inaccessible, this includes detergents, cleaning compounds, medications and other items which could pose a danger to children. During the inspection, Pine-Sol household solution stored unlocked in a lower kitchen cabinet and sewing supplies in the dining area. No children were present in the kitchen or dining areas at the time of the inspection. \302\267 Storage of poisons are NOT inaccessible to children and are NOT locked, on today\342\200\231s date. During the inspection of the North side entrance to outdoor play, LPA Susan Brewer observed 2 large bags of gardening soil with \342\200\234Keep out of reach to children advised\342\200\235, and a bottle of bug killer. The licensee removed the items to make them inaccessible in the presence of the LPA. No children were present in the areas at the time of the inspection. \302\267 This is single-story home, no stairs observed on this date. \302\267 The facility does not have a fireplace. \302\267 No guns or weapons present as stated by the Licensee. Licensee Amber Pena Briseno understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 regulations. \302\267 Home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. \302\267 Clean, Safe and age-appropriate toys and equipment are present for both indoor and outdoor activities. \302\267 Outdoor play areas are fenced and/ or appropriate supervision is present. \302\267 Verification of control of property on file by rental agreement. \302\267 Property owner/landlord notification and consent on file by: Documentation on file. \302\267 Pediatric CPR and First Aid training on 11/22/2025; Card expired on 11/22/2027. \302\267 Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 01/12/2025 \302\267 Mandated reporter General: 01/08/2025; AB 1207 Child Care Expires:01/08/2027 \302\267 Fire clearance: 01/06/2025 \302\267 Documentation of fire & earthquake drills to be conducted every six months: Last fire and earthquake drill on 01/26/2026. \302\267 There are no bodies of water observed on 01/28/2026. Licensee Ambar Pena, 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. \302\267 Children\342\200\231s files are complete on today\342\200\231s date. \302\267 Staff\342\200\231s files are complete on today\342\200\231s date. \302\267 A review of staff records on 01/28/2026 indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Licensee Ambar Pena Briseno, was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. The Licensee Amber Pena Briseno can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov . LPAs Susan Brewer and Laura Mejorado, discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee Ambar Pena Briseno 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. Additionally, the following was reviewed with Licensee. - AB 1207 \342\200\223 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting: Child Day Care Personnel Training, beginning January 1, 2018 \342\200\223 Requires all licensed providers, applicants, directors and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years.-AB2960 \342\200\223 This bill requires the State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SSPI), within the California Department of Education (CDE), to develop and post on CDE's website a comprehensive childcare and development services online portal for families and providers by June 30, 2022. - Effective January 1, 2017 \342\200\223 Children under 2 years of age shall ride in a rear-facing car seat unless the child weighs 40 or more pounds OR is 40 or more inches tall. For additional information regarding car seat laws see www.chp.ca.gov -Unusual Incident Reporting email: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov -Duty Officer availability: Mon. \342\200\223 Fri. at 1-844-LET-US-NO (1-844-538-8766) -Access to forms & Regulations online a t www.ccld.ca.gov -Licensee is responsible to know the regulations for anyone providing care -Failure to meet the posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty -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 Licensee Ambar Pena Briseno was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. LPAs also informed Licensee Ambar Pena Briseno, 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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 . During the exit interview, the Licensee Ambar Pena Briseno, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. No deficiencies were issued on today\342\200\231s date. No civil penalties were issued on today\342\200\231s date. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Ambar Pena Briseno.