Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jesse Gardner conducted an unannounced annual inspection for a small family childcare at the above home on 10/23/2025 at 01:25 PM. LPA met with Licensee's Tricia Resendiz and Jose Resendiz who guided LPA on a tour of the home. There were 8 children present with Licensee's when LPA arrived.
The facility operates Sunday through Saturday from 6:00AM to 10:00PM each day. Certain areas are off-limits, including the Kitchen, Master bedroom/bathroom, three other bedrooms, laundry room, garage, second half of back yard, right and left side of yard. The facility is licensed as a small Family Child Care Home (FCCH) with a maximum capacity of eight children and is operating within the licensed capacity of the license.
During the inspection, LPA observed the Licensee to be responsive and aware of where the children were at all times. A working cell phone telephone 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. The fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children. Hazardous items, including toxins, are generally stored securely underneath the sink in the kitchen; however, both locks to the doors were not locked upon LPA inspection. The children had direct access due to the sliding door from the playroom not being locked. They were later locked by the Licensee. During the tour, LPA noted an overflowing trash receptacle in the day care accessible to children in care, as well as a substantial dirty floor throughout the facility including the day care.
The bathroom where the children wash themselves was noted to also be dirty. The patio outside, which is on limits to children, was observed to be dirty, and contained potential dangerous items such as wood shards, and other items not suited for children to play with. No weapons are present, and the Licensee Resendiz understands that all firearms, weapons, and ammunition must be locked separately and made inaccessible as per Title 22 Regulations. 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 on July 9, 2025.
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 October 28, 2026. The Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expires on October 3, 2026. Resident and staff records were reviewed, and all adults requiring caregiver background checks have received the necessary clearances and exemptions.
LPA found a uncleared adult (UA) inside the facility, and advised Licensee 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. In this case, the uncleared adult is 18 and has lived inside the facility their entire life.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee Resendiz 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.
On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website:
www.ccld.ca.gov
. Additionally, there is a link to “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for.
The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200
On this date, 10/23/2025, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.
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
.
An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this this report was reviewed with and provided to Licensee Resendiz along with copies of the LIC809-D (deficiency page), LIC811 (confidential names list), and Appeal Rights. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
