Routine inspection·October 31, 2025

On Friday October 31, 2025, at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Giovanni Cristales met with licensee Deana Frye, who guided analyst on a facility tour. The purpose of the inspection is to conduct an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection. Licensee is licensed to provide care and supervision for a Large Family Child Care for a capacity of up to 14 children. LPA toured the areas of the home utilized for the Family Child Care to ensure the home follows Community Care Licensing Title 22 Regulations. Present during the time of this inspection is Licensee, and two (2) infant children in care. Family members residing in the home include two (2) adults, licensee, and licensee\342\200\231s husband. All adults residing in the home have a Criminal Record Clearance. Days/hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Physical Plant: This is a single story, 4-bedrooms, 3 -bathrooms home with kitchen, dining area, living room, family room, laundry room, garage and backyard. There is a pool/spa or bodies of water on the premises. LPA did observe a pool/spa or bodies of water on the premises. Main care is provided in the living room, family room, kitchen/dining area, bathroom #1, and backyard. Children use the bathroom in hallway to the left. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds, medicines (inaccessible in off-limits laundry room with metal barrier). The home is clean and orderly; there is a fireplace in the family room which is (inaccessible to children with glass barrier doors). LPA observed age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and a TV showing educational videos to the children. Per licensee when a child becomes ill, the isolation area is in the living room near the front entrance until the parent can pick up the child. Off limit areas: Include Bedrooms #1 - #4, bathroom #2 & #3, laundry room, garage, (inaccessible with metal barrier and key locks), and backyard pool area (inaccessible with a pad lock on self-latch gate door). LPA verified the fencing of the pool to be at least 5ft tall. There is one entry gate into the pool area, the main entry gate opens away from the pool and has a spring closure in place. LPA observed the pool not complying with all Title 22 regulations. Per licensee, she was not aware of the new regulations which took effect on 1/1/2025. Licensee should ensure that the following are in place in addition to the pool fencing: HSC: 1596.814(a)(1)(B)(i)(l) pool cover or 1596.814(a)(1)(B)(ii)(ll) pool alarm, complaint with ASTM International Standard F2208; 1596.814(a)(2)(A) a life ring with a minimum exterior diameter of 17 inches and labeled as approved by the U.S.C.G.; 1596.814(a)(2)(B) and a rescue pole with a body hook and minimum fixed length of 12 feet. 1596.814(2)(3), A licensee shall perform a daily inspection of the drowning prevention features and safety equipment before opening the facility and maintain a log of the inspection to be provided to the department upon request. LPA provided a pool log to licensee to begin documentation of inspection. LPA will assess four (4) technical violations as licensee ordered the items via Amazon during the inspection. LPA observed confirmation receipt of all required items. Kitchen: Home has a clean and fully stocked refrigerator/freezer. No chemicals in the kitchen were observed to be accessible. Cleaning supplies are located and made, (inaccessible in laundry room and underneath sink cabinet with magnetic lock). Hazardous items, sharp knives (inaccessible in top kitchen cabinet above the microwave) that can pose danger to children. Licensee provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks. LPA observed two infant highchairs for eating purposes. Bathroom : LPA observed bathroom to be clean and sanitized. The following are inaccessible: Sharp items, mouthwash, shampoo, razor, nail polish. LPA observed toilet and faucet to be in operable condition. Cabinet under the sink is made inaccessible with plastic latches. Napping: LPA observed six (6) mats, stored in the cabinets inside bathroom #1, enough for children to nap on. Per the licensee, infants are monitored every 15 minutes and documented. LPA observed the sleep logs to be current. Outdoor: LPA observed the backyard to be clean of debris and age-appropriate (Little Tikes) playing structures. LPA observed brick flooring and dirt gravel for proper playing. The backyard is completely fenced all around (chain link fence with privacy plastic strips). LPA Observed two (2) dogs (large Cane Corso, and small Shih Tzu). Per licensee all the shot records are up to date, and the dogs do not interact with children in care. LPA Observed Air condition unit, (inaccessible with a protective screening in off-limit area). LPA Observed two (2) grills, made inaccessible with covers. Advisory/Other: First Aid kit was observed to be full of supplies readily available (scissors/ tweezers). CPR/First Aid, Expires: (7/19/2027), Mandated reporter, Expires (10/9/2026). Electrical outlets (are inaccessible with plastic covers), no recalled and prohibited toys or sleep/ play equipment were observed on the premises. No window cords throughout the home were observed. LPA observed wooden shutters instead. Roster complete and maintained current. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detectors are in operable condition. LPA observed the required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) being fully charged with needle in the green. Per licensee are no weapons/firearms in the home. Per licensee nobody smokes in the home. LPA observed documents to be posted in a prominent, publicly accessible area (license, PUB 394, Earthquake Preparedness, facility sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan and verification of fire drills, 8/25/25 ) to be complete and current. Per licensee, transportation is provided at this time. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the licensee and also instructed the Licensee to visit 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. 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 platforms. 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. 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 ( www.mandatedreporterca.com ) were reviewed; Licensee was reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care; Licensee were made aware that it is her/their 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. 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. Licensee was informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov) . Licensee advised of the Notice of Site Visit, which must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days whenever a licensing inspection is conducted. If a Type A deficiency is cited, a copy of the licensing report must also be posted for 30 days. The same report must be provided to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months & licensee must obtain a signed Acknowledgement of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) from parent/guardian & place it in each child's file. Copies of the reports must be provided to each parent when a Type A violation is cited along with Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Reports LIC 9224. If these requirements are not met, civil penalties per violation will be assessed. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, inspect the facility. The Licensee shall permit the Department to inspect the family childcare home and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of family childcare laws or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision, and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation. 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. Notice of Site Visit: A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Four (4) Technical Advisory\342\200\231s violations (TV\342\200\231s) were issued during today\342\200\231s annual inspection. On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8 am-5 pm. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with licensee Deana Frye.