Routine inspection·September 18, 2025

On Thursday, September 18, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)Braddock, conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Kathern Debow who guided LPA on a tour of the home. People who reside in the home are (Licensee) who is live scanned and have TB skin test on file and minor grandchild (11). The large family childcare home operates Monday through Friday 6am to 5:30. At the time of the visit there were 3 children present with 1 staff member. This is a single-story house with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/dining room, living room, backyard and attached garage. Per Licensee the living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom 21 bathroom utilized for the family child care activity area. Per licensee off-limit areas of the home is the 2 bedrooms, laundry room, 1 bathrooms, backyard and garage. There is not a swimming pool/body of water on the premises. LPA observed one dog who is fully vaccinated. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds, medicines and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. LPA observed all items are made inaccessible to children during the time of this inspection. LPA observed age-appropriate safe toys and napping equipment on the premises. Per licensee meals and snacks are being provided to children. Per licensee children nap in the living room. LPA observed all electrical outlets made inaccessible to children with safety covers. The home has a current roster of children in care. Per licensee, there is one cased up weapon (samauri swords). No firearms on the premises. Medications are stored in the master bedroom inaccessible to children. The kitchen knives are stored in a locked cabinet under the sink. Cleaning compounds are stored in the laundry room inaccessible to children. page 1 The First Aid kit is located in the hallway cabinet inaccessible to children. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are in operable condition. The Fire Extinguisher is green, fully charged, and meets the standards of the State Fire Marshal. The licensee\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 4/12/27. The licensee has the required immunizations against pertussis (TDAP) and measles (MMR). The licensee completed the required Mandated Reporter training on 4/12/24. The required posted documents were posted and located in the entryway by the front door: Notification of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB394), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610A), and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148). The following was discussed with the licensee: Mandatory licensing forms for the children\342\200\231s files, facility forms/records, and information to be posted in the family child care home; Requirements to conduct fire and disaster drills once every six months and record it; Role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed; The licensee was reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care; Licensee was made aware that it is her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care; Licensing must have the facility\342\200\231s phone number at all times; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified; Regulation prohibits the smoking of any kind during the operation of the day care. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 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 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. PAGE 2 The licensee was advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. The licensee was informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department. Beginning on January 1, 2018, Assembly Bill 1207 (2015) requires all licensed providers, licensees, directors, and employees to complete training as specified on their mandated reporter duties and to renew their training every two years. Licensee must meet requirements as a precondition to licensure. New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required. The training may be conducted at the following website www.mandatedreporterca.com . Prior to making alterations or additions to a family childcare home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following: Conversion of a garage (either attached or detached) into a "childcare" room; Room additions to the family childcare home. Any change from an area of the family childcare home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care. The licensee shall provide the Department with a copy of an inspection report when an inspection is required by the local building inspector as a result of the alteration, addition, or construction. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. 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-carecenters/ . Lead Flyer Requirement Health and Safety Code 1596.7996 mandated that effective January 1, 2019, CCC's and FCCH's are required to provide parents and guardians of children enrolling or reenrolling in care with written information on the risks and effects of lead exposure, blood lead testing requirements and recommendations, and options for locations of affordable blood lead tests as specified. A Lead PAGE 3 Poisoning Facts Flyer was created, in partnership with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), to satisfy this requirement. 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 . Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. The licensee was advised it is her responsibility to visit the department's website to access licensing forms, Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs): www.ccld.ca.gov LPA confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and completed the RSO profile in FAS during the file review. This inspection visit was conducted in person. The report was read, and a copy was provided to the licensee, Katherine Debow. Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted.