Follow-up·December 12, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Naomi Hurtado conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection for a large family childcare at the above home on 12/12/2025 at 9:30 AM. LPA met with Licensee Merery Ledezma, who guided LPA on a tour of the home. There was 0 child present when LPA arrived. Licensee is applying for a large child care license, Licensees previous license number is 83144 Albion Dr., Indio CA 92201. Per Ledezma, hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 4:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Applicant states they will provide care for children 4 months to 13 years of age. This is a single-story home consisting of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a living room, kitchen, dining room, child care rooms 1 and 2, laundry room, front yard and backyard. The home was inspected for safety, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. Areas used by children include: Child care room 1 and 2, child bathroom, and part of the backyard. Areas off limits include: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry room, living room, dining room, kitchen, and parts of the back yard. Off limit areas are made inaccessible by door locks and a baby gate. Knives and other sharp utensils are in a kitchen upper cabinets. Cleaning products are made inaccessible by a door lock. The home is clean and orderly, there are outlet covers throughout the home. Smoke/carbon monoxide detector was observed, tested and found to be operable. Applicants have completed the required health and safety training, the Pediatric First Aid and CPR which expires on 6/2027. Applicants have proof of immunization against pertussis and measles, and declination letters for influenza on file. Proof of Mandated Reporter Training was also provided and expires on 11/2027. Applicant states they will provide food for the children. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and learning materials.\302\240 The required (2A10BC) fire extinguisher was observed on the wall near the child care rooms, it was purchased on 10/4/2025. The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be checked, batteries should be replaced. No weapons are present, and the Licensee, Merery Ledezma, understands that all firearms, weapons, and ammunition must be locked separately and made inaccessible as per Title 22 Regulations. Per Applicant, the children will use a part of the backyard for outdoor play. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with. LPA did not observe any objects that could be hazardous to children in care. There are not any pools or spas, or other bodies of water. The isolation area for a sick child waiting to be picked up will be in the additional child care room area, away from other children. LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. The licensee provided proof of control of property. Licensee's spouse name is on the control of property, therefore, Licensee provided proof of landlord notification. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The applicant obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC9149). Licensee Merery Ledezma 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 informed Applicant(s) any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing to UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov . Fire and safety drills must be performed every six months and documented for review by the Department and smoking tobacco is not allowed in a home that is licensed as a family child care home, and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present. A current roster of children enrolled must be available and maintained for a period of three years, even after children no longer are attending the facility. Annual fees must be paid promptly and by the due date or a late fee shall be assessed, and/or the License shall be terminated. Changes should be reported the to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction and remodeling. Telephone number changes and/or if you move from home. CHILDREN'S RECORDS REQUIREMENTS: \342\200\242\302\240\302\240\302\240 LIC 700 Identification and Emergency Information \342\200\242\302\240\302\240\302\240 LIC 627 Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment \342\200\242\302\240\302\240\302\240 LIC 282 Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance \342\200\242\302\240\302\240\302\240 LIC 9150 Parent Notification Additional Children in Care \342\200\242\302\240\302\240\302\240 LIC 9927 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan \342\200\242\302\240\302\240\302\240 LIC 995A Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights \342\200\242\302\240\302\240\302\240 Immunization Record FACILITY RECORDS: \342\200\242\302\240\302\240\302\240 LIC 624B Unusual Incident/Injury Report \342\200\242\302\240\302\240\302\240 LIC 9040 Child Care Facility Roster \342\200\242\302\240\302\240\302\240 LIC 9052 Employee Rights, \342\200\242\302\240\302\240\302\240 LIC 9108 Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse \342\200\242\302\240\302\240\302\240 LIC 9149 Property Owner/Landlord Consent Form \342\200\242\302\240\302\240\302\240 LIC 9151 Property Owner/Landlord Notification Form \342\200\242\302\240\302\240\302\240 Proof of current pediatric CPR and First Aid Certificates \342\200\242\302\240\302\240\302\240 Copy of your deed or lease/rental agreement \342\200\242\302\240\302\240\302\240 Documentation of Fire and Disaster drills \342\200\242\302\240\302\240\302\240 Proof of immunizations against pertussis (TDAP), measles (MMR), and influenza \342\200\242\302\240\302\240\302\240 Mandated Reporter certificate \342\200\223 www.mandatedreporterca.com \342\200\223 must be renewed every two (2) years FORMS TO BE POSTED \342\200\242\302\240\302\240\302\240 LIC203 Facility License \342\200\242\302\240\302\240\302\240 LIC 610A Emergency Disaster Plan (Recommended) \342\200\242\302\240\302\240\302\240 LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (Recommended) \342\200\242\302\240\302\240\302\240 PUB394 Notification of Parents Rights Poster 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/ Applicant 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee Merery Ledezma 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. During the exit interview, the Licensee [name], confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms.\302\240 To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. LPA will submit a the application for approval. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this this report was reviewed with and handed to Licensee Merery Ledezma.