Routine inspection·December 12, 2025

On Friday, December 12, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tanya Washington conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection and met with the Licensee, Amber Alton. LPA observed Licensee providing care and supervision to four daycare children ages 1, 3, 3, 5. Also present in the home is Licensee's adult son. Facility is within ratio/ capacity limitations during today's inspection. Facility hours of operation are Monday through Friday 07:00 AM to 04:00 PM. LPA and Licensee toured all areas of the home accessible to children. During today's inspection, the Licensee requested to remove her older son's bedroom from on limits. This bedroom is the first bedroom on the right side of the hallway. The facility sketch has been updated and a license update will be made upon LPAs return to the office. The off limit areas in the home consist of garage, three sheds in the backyard and one bedroom on the right side of the hallway closest to the front entrance. Licensee acknowledges that children may not have access to any off limit areas of the home. LPA conducted a health and safety inspection and observed that the facility is clean, safe, sanitary, and in good repair with ventilation. LPA observed the required documents were posted where visible to parents. The facility has equipment and toys safe for children. LPA observed that there were no hazardous items—such as cleaning compounds, medications, or sharp objects—accessible to children. The fireplace located under the outdoor patio is properly screened, per licensee the fireplace is not operational. The fire extinguisher appeared to be in working condition and accessible. LPA observed the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are properly functioning. The outdoor area is fenced, and the licensee acknowledged that in areas that are not fenced, 100% supervision is required. The licensee stated there are no weapons or poisons on the premises. There are no bodies of water at the property. LPA observed a current children's roster and a fire drill log, the last drill was documented 12/12/2025. LPA reviewed four children’s files and observed that all the required documentation was present in each child's file. LPA observed the CPR/First Aid certificate was current and expires 01/2026. LPA observed a current Mandated Reporter certificate for the licensee expiring 11/13/2027. Licensee was reminded to renew both CPR and First Aid certificate as well as Mandated Reporter Training once every two years. LPA reviewed safe sleep logs for enrolled infants and observed that the Licensee regularly maintains records of nap periods. PAGE 1. REPORT CONTINUES ON LIC809-C All individuals subject to criminal background review have obtained a criminal record clearance. The 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 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 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/ . The 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. 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Amber Alton. No deficiencies are cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.