Routine inspection·April 23, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sandra Pulido conducted an unannounced annual inspection for a large family childcare at the above home on 4/23/26 at 8:40 AM. LPA met with the assistant S2, who guided LPA on a tour of the home. There were 11 children present with assistants when LPA arrived. Licensee arrived at the facility at 9:40 a.m. During the visit, the facility had 13 children enrolled. The facility operates Monday and Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day. Certain areas are off-limits, including the attached garage, bedroom 2, bedroom 3, master bedroom, master bathroom and both side yards. The facility is licensed as a large Family Child Care Home (FCCH) with a maximum capacity of fourteen children and is operating within the licensed capacity of the license. The fire clearance for a large family child care was approved on 11/26/24 by the city of Lake Elsinore Fire Inspection Department. Licensee was reminded that failure to pay their annual fees could result in late fees being assessed and/or the license could be terminated. A working cell phone is available, and the current phone number on file is correct. A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed in the pantry, along with a functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, both of which were tested by the assistant. All hazardous items, including toxins, are stored securely and are inaccessible to children in the locked, off-limits garage. No weapons are present, and the Licensee, Edward Stowe Jr., 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’s Rights, are displayed. Fire and disaster drill documentation is not maintained and a technical violation will be given. 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 incomplete and citations will be given. Mandated Reporter Training has been completed and is valid until 10/9/26. The Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expires on 1/24/27. Resident and staff records were reviewed, and all adults requiring caregiver background checks have received the necessary clearances and exemptions. Licensee Edward Stowe Jr. 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 Edward Stowe Jr. 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. A citation will be given for missing sleep log entries for C1-C3. Licensee was reminded that 15-minute sleep checks and documentation must be completed for infants up to 24 months and the LIC 9227 Individual Infant Safe Sleep Plan must be completed for infants up to 12 months in age. A citation will also be given for the infant pack ‘n plays having soft mattresses. 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 – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200. All Unusual Incident Reports (LIC624B) can be submitted online at UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov . During the exit interview, the Licensee Edward Stowe Jr. 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 report was reviewed with and handed to Licensee Edward Stowe Jr. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.