Routine inspection·April 22, 2026

On April 22, 20/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Isabel Ortega conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. The LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry by Assistant. Shortly after Licensee arrived with a school age child. The Licensee guided the LPA on a tour of the home. Upon entry to the facility, the LPA observe 4 children in care and licensee and assistant providing care and supervision. This is a large capacity licensed home. Licensee states there are four adults living in the home (including spouse and two adults) all have clear background checks through Guardian. Licensee's facility child roster is current and maintained up to date. The operational childcare hours are Monday through Sunday, varied 23 hours per depending on parent's need. Staffing Ration and Capacity : This is a one-story family home. There is a living room, dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, attached garage, backyard, and front yard. The off-limits areas are the four bedrooms, one bathroom (master bedroom), part of the backyard,the front yard (faces a large main street). LPA observed the off-limit area in the backyard having a RV and two vehicles. Licensee states nobody lives in the RV or vehicles. There are no bodies of water on premises. Per the Licensee, there is no smoking, no weapons, and no pets on the premises. Physical Plant: The day-care areas are the living room, dining room, and bathroom. The licensee participates in the food Nutrition Program. Licensee provides children enrolled with breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, and dinner. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. There are age-appropriate toys and equipment on the premises. There is a fireplace in the living room is inaccessible to children by glass gate cover and bookshelf blocking fireplace. Napping: Licensee provides napping materials for children, mats are provided. LPA observed one play pen for infant. LPA observed the safe sleep logs and the LIC 9227 form completed for infant. LPA reviewed safe sleep regulations with licensee, Safe sleep log and sleep plan were explained. Transportation: The licensee provides transportation for children pick up and drop off to school and the park. Licensee states she is aware of child safety state laws when transporting. Licensee states she makes sure to have parent’s approval prior to transporting children. LPA observed a valid drivers license, Auto registration, and auto insurance of licensee to be current. Kitchen: The kitchen is off-limits to children LPA observed a grey child safety gate. The knives are in middle of cabinet with safety latch, inaccessible to children. Medication is kept in the kitchen top left cabinet from the sink, inaccessible to children locked with a safety latch. The Cleaning supplies, chemicals (under the sink) and medication are kept locked in kitchen and in garage, LPA observed a child safety knobs. Licensee states there are no children with allergies at this time. Fire Extinguisher: The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green and in located wall at kitchen entrance above the water dispenser. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were found to be in compliance per Fire Marshall Standards (purchased from Home Depot on 6/10/2025). Fire and Disaster drills are conducted at least every six-months, last drills were recorded in 2/05/26. The First Aid kit included a temperature thermometer, tweezer, scissors, gauzes, and cleansing pads/solution was observed to be complete and inaccessible (safety latch) to children kept in top cabinet to left of sink in kitchen. Bathroom: The daycare bathroom is located in the hallway, second door on the right. It has 1 sink, 1 toilet and 1 tub/shower. Bathroom is clean and in good repair. The counter has six drawers that are all safety latched. Outdoor Space Activity: The outdoor area is the backyard. LPA observed the patio section fenced off from the rest of the backyard for day-care play. The back yard play area for day-care is free of sharp objects, broken toys/furniture & equipment, and other debris. Licensee states that the children prefer to go to the park inside of playing outside. Licensee takes them to the park with parent approval. Records/Documentation: LPA reviewed with facility representative the LIC 126, records to be maintained at the facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and parent board. Licensee was able to provide a valid Pediatric CPR/First Aid training EMSA approved valid until 5/28/2027 and Mandated reporter training expires 3/29/2026. LPA reviewed children’s records. The child child records are in compliance. Licensee had all the required posted documents: Facility License (LIC 203A, Notice of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148). Criminal Record Clearance - Family Child Care Homes 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. Safe Sleep - Family Child Care Homes 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. 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/ . MyChildCarePlan.org – Family Child Care Homes Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Megan’s Law - Family Child Care Homes During the exit interview, the Licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. No deficiencies were Cited today. Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes are being followed by Licensee. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Estela Gutierrez and appeal rights were provided.