Routine inspection·June 17, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Pedro Solorio met with licensee Desiree Lawrence for an unannounced annual inspection. LPA explained the reason for the visit. Present were licensee, two adult daughters, and two day care children. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 5:00am to 8:00pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee, her husband, and two daughters. A review of staff records on 06/04/2025 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee Desiree Lawrence was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to initial presence in a 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 the regulation is violated. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas during today's visit. LPA observed that the home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort of the children. LPA observed a barricade fireplace and no stairs in the home. Off limit areas indoor: four bedrooms and garage. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher which was last serviced in April 2021, working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide, fenced backyard. LPA observed an above ground pool on the right side of the home that is off-limits. Licensee was missing the life ring, rescue pole, and daily inspection log. Off limits outdoor: right and left side of home that is fenced off to children. LPA observed four dogs, seven chickens, and one turkey in the backyard. Licensee states that there are no weapons in the home. LPA observed licensee have a current CPR and First Aid certification expiring 03/13/2024 and Mandated Reporter training expired on 03/03/2025. LPA observed a current roster of the children and a fire and disaster drill log which was last completed on 03/04/2024. LPA reviewed nine children's files. C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6 were missing LIC 995, and C5 was missing MMR vaccination proof. Licensee does not have daycare insurance. LPA discussed SB792 Immunization Requirements and observed licensee has immunization records on file. No IMS is administered by the facility. 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/ . Supervision of children was discussed with licensee and she understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time. Licensee understands if she transports children via vehicle, children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time. 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 www.cdss.cs.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee Desiree Lawrence and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee Desiree Lawrence 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. Licensee Desiree Lawrence 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 DESIREE LAWRENCE confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Desiree Lawrence. The following type B deficiencies were cited on the attached page (809-D). Licensee was informed that failure to correct the deficiencies by the specified Plan of Correction (POC) Due Date may result in assessment of civil penalties in the amount of $100 per day per violation until the correction is made. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.