Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On Thursday, September 18, 2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA)Braddock, conducted an unannounced annual Inspection
. LPA met with Licensee Un Salazar who
guided LPA on a tour of the home. People who reside in the home are (Licensee and 1 adult child) who are live scanned and have TB skin test on file. .The large family childcare home operates Monday through Friday 5am to 7pm. At the time of the visit there were 3 children present with 1 staff member. Per licensee her last day operating will be September 30
th
2025. Per licensee, she will be relocating her facility to Apple Valley California. LPA printed a copy of LIC279 and LIC279B. LPA also advised that licensee complete the application for relocation ASAP.
This is a one-story family home. There is a living room, kitchen, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, back and side yards, and attached garage but not accessible from inside the home via the gated, off-limits kitchen. Licensee does provide napping and there are 14 mats available and one play yard. The off-limits areas are the three bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, side yards, and garage. Licensee provides breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, children can bring food from home and is placed in a refrigerator for the child care, properly labeled. There is fire place located in the family room which is inaccessible to children with a metal gate barrier locked. LPA observed 2 dogs
There is not a body of water or premises
The home was inspected inside for comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation. Knives are kept in the off-limits kitchen in a drawer with a safety latch, inaccessible to children in care. Medication is kept in the off-limits kitchen in a high cabinet, inaccessible to children in care. Cleaning supplies and chemicals are kept inaccessible in the garage, off-limits kitchen under the sink cabinet, and in the bathroom under the sink with a safety latch kept away from children in care.
There are age-appropriate toys and equipment on the premises. The outdoor area is free from sharp objects, broken toys/furniture & equipment, and other debris. Per the Licensee, there are no weapons, firearms, and ammunition in the facility. The LPA did not observe any weapons. Per the Licensee, there is no smoking on the premises.
The First Aid kit included a temperature thermometer, tweezer, scissors, gauzes, adhesive tape, and cleansing pads/solution was observed to be complete and inaccessible to children kept high in the off-limits kitchen.
The licensee’s Pediatric CPR/First Aid was completed in august 2025 however the licensee completed an online CPR that is no accepted by CCLD.. LPA informed Licensee that we no longer accept online CPR/FIRST aid. Licensee will received a Technical Violation. Mandated reporter training are current. The licensee has the required immunizations against pertussis (TDAP) and measles (MMR) . The licensee completed the required Mandated Reporter training on 06/2026. The last fire drill was completed in December 2024. The facility was not operating for 7 months and started back accepting children September 2
nd
2025.
The required posted documents were posted and located on the parent wall: Notification of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB394), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610A), and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148).
The following was discussed with the licensee:
Licensee fees are up to date:
Mandatory licensing forms for the children’s 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’s 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 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.
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
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Prior to making alterations or additions to a family childcare home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changes, 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 does not Incidental Medical Services – IMS. 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/
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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 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
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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 will receive 2 technical violations
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 Un Salazar . Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted.