Routine inspection·June 20, 2025

On date and time listed, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Eric Ramos and Elyse Jones arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. Present during the inspection were Dominique Patterson and Garrett Hughes. Licensee was not present during the inspection but report will be forwarded to Licensee by Dominic Patterson. LPAs toured the facility, inside and out, records were reviewed, and the following was observed and/or discussed: Normal days and hours of operation are: 24 hours Off-limit areas include: Garage, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3 \302\267 The facility is operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. \302\267 Appropriate supervision was provided during this inspection. \302\267 A working telephone is present, and the current number is on file. \302\267 Appropriate fire extinguisher, smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector present and were tested by the Licensee during this inspection. \302\267 Fireplace is properly screened to prevent access by children. \302\267 All hazardous items are not stored and inaccessible to children. During facility tour, knives were observed on the counter in the kitchen that were accessible to children in care. S2 immediately removed them to an inaccessible area in the kitchen. \302\267 Toxins are locked. \302\267 Weapons are not present. Licensee understands all guns, weapons and ammunition must be key locked separately and made inaccessible per Title 22 Regulations. \302\267 This is a single-story home. \302\267 Clean, safe and age-appropriate toys. \302\267 Current roster on file. \302\267 Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan are posted. Notification of Parent's Rights was not posted. \302\267 Documentation of fire and disaster drills on file \342\200\223 Last drill conducted on 05/14/2025. \302\267 Mandated Reporter Training was not completed. During record review and interview, S1 and S2 could not provide proof of mandated reporter training certificate. \302\267 Pediatric CPR and First Aid Card expires on 11/2026. \302\267 Health & Safety Certificate - completed on 11/04/2007. \302\267 No bodies of water currently. Licensee understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-ground pools & spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water. In addition, all wading pools or similar products must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. \302\267 Children\342\200\231s records are not complete. During record review, LPA observed that C1 and C2 did not have proof of immunization records. Additionally, the Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance For Family Child Care Home form (LIC282) was not present for C1 and C2. \302\267 Employee\342\200\231s records are not complete. There were no files present for S1 and S2 at the facility. \302\267 Because the licensee rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the licensee confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The licensee obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149). After reviewing the facility file, it was discovered the Licensee did not submit proof of control of property (Rental Agreement/Mortgage Statement/Deed/Property Tax information. LPA was not able to review current control of property due to Licensee being away from the facility during the inspection. Additionally, the LPA reviewed the LIC9149 which was signed by an individual who is not listed as being the property owner per the San Bernardino County Recorders Office. Licensee understands the Landlord listed on the LIC9149 must match the property owner. Licensee understands a control of property must be on file and available for review during inspection. Resident and/or staff records reviewed on 06/20/2025 indicate all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances and/or exemptions. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . The facility representative was informed of their reporting requirements and is provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox: UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov . The facility representative can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from your facility at: Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov. Facility representative 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 facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative 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. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. Facility representative 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 access on-line Licensing forms & Regulations for a Family Child Care Home please visit: www.ccld.ca.gov . ***The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at 951-782-4200. LPA Ramos informed facility representative Dominique Patterson that this report dated 06/20/2025 document(s) two Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. LPA Ramos also informed facility representative to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 06/20/2025 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with facility representative Dominique Patterson. During the exit interview, facility representative Dominique Patterson, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. ***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/process .