Routine inspection·April 13, 2026

On April 13, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jennie Tedlos conducted an unannounced required annual inspection and met with Licensee, Tracina Valenzuela. LPA observed 3 children supervised by the Licensee. Two of the children in care are current residents. Criminal record clearances have been verified. Facility fees were reviewed and are current. Licensee stated there are no new residents in the home since licensure. Licensee hours of operation are 7 days per week, 1AM-12AM. Licensee 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 conducted a health and safety inspection in all areas accessible to children in care. LPA observed the required facility license and Parent’s Rights postings. Off-Limits Areas include the Master Bedroom and Bathroom, Laundry Room, and Garage. Off-Limits areas will remain inaccessible to children in care by way of gate, locked or closed doors. Licensee understands that to make any off-limits areas an on-limits area, they must notify licensing and the LPA must do an inspection before children are allowed in the area. The backyard has an in-ground pool that is fenced per Title 22 and HSC 1596.814 regulations. LPA observed the gate to swing away from the pool, self-close and self-latch. LPA also observed a labeled United States Coast Guard life ring, a rescue pole with a body hook and minimum fixed length of 12 feet, and a functioning ASTM International Standard F2208 pool alarm. Licensee provided documentation that the pool alarm meet ASTM standards. LPA observed a daily inspection log of Licensee’s drowning prevention safety features and safety equipment. The backyard area is fenced. REPORT CONTINUES ON 809-C… Toys appear to be safe and in working condition. Poisonous, toxic and hazardous items are observed to be inaccessible to children in care. Cleaning agents and detergents are made inaccessible to children in care. Fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector meet regulation. Licensee states that firearm(s) and ammunition were stored separately in a locked safe and in an OFF-limits area of the family child care home. Licensee has pets and understands the responsibility of keeping children in care safe while in the presence of pets. LPA conducted record reviews during the inspection. LPA observed a current facility roster and that fire drills are completed and documented at least once every 6 months. Children, Licensee, and Assistant files were reviewed, which possessed the required documents. The Licensee and her Assistants have current Mandated Reporter training. Licensee understands Mandated Reporter Training must be renewed every two years. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training expires 12/2027. Mandated reporter training can be accessed at www.mandatedreporterca.com . Licensee has current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification. Licensee understands Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification must be renewed every two years. Certification expiration date is 03/2028. Pediatric CPR/First Aid training program providers can be found here: https://emsa.ca.gov/childcare_provider/ . 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)/ (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/ . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the Licensee 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 the Licensee of the importance of checking for and removing any 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. 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. During the exit interview, the Licensee Tracina Valenzuela, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility, and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. REPORT CONTINUES ON 809-C... 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 or CARE tools, please send 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/inspection-process . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Tracina Valenzuela. In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection.