Routine inspection·September 17, 2025

On September 17, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Calloway made an unannounced inspection to the above facility. LPA met with Licensee, who granted access. LPA and Licensee toured the home inside and outside for an Annual Random inspection. Residing in the home are the Licensee, three adults and no minor children. The home is licensed for twelve to fourteen children. LPA observed twelve (12) day care children in active care ages 9 months to 3 \302\275 years old with licensee and three representatives during the inspection. There were four infants under twenty-four months and eight toddler day care children the home was in capacity. Licensee stated the new daycare hours are 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Monday through Friday and completed a LIC 279 form during inspection. All adults residing or working or volunteering in the facility did not have Criminal Record Clearance (DOJ/FBI) and Child Abuse Central Index Clearance and were not associated to the facility license. There was one representative that does not have Criminal Record Clearance and was not associated to the home. Licensee stated the representative is a student mentee and works in the home for eight hours a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM and has current immunizations records. LPA observed the immunization records. Physical Plant: This is a single story four-bedroom, three-bathroom home with kitchen, dining room, family room, living room, laundry room, and garage. Childcare is provided: in a converted 2 car garage. Licensee stated the home was cleared for capacity increase during the fire inspection and does not have a certificate of occupancy. LPA observed the children sleeping in the room. Children\342\200\231s Bathroom: is in hallway on the left. It was observed to be clean, with soap, toilet paper, functioning sink and toilet. The cabinets were locked and there were no items accessible as hazards. The unused outlets in the home were covered. The blinds are cordless. LPA observed toys, books, and furniture that were the appropriate height. There were cots and playpens for napping equipment and enough for all children. LPA observed six high chairs and a changing table. The home was inspected inside and outside for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, hazardous conditions. The cleaning supplies are kept inside the laundry room locked. The medicines are kept in the master bathroom off limits. The windows are screened, free of bugs, cracks, and debris. The fireplace was screened and covered with glass covering. The home has central air conditioning and heat. The required postings were present on the parent wall. There is no landline phone, but cell phone. The temperature inside the home was comfortable. Fire and earthquake drills were current. The fire drill was conducted: 3/12/25 and the earthquake drill was conducted: 7/15/25. The child and parent roster was not complete with required information. There were three children missing from the roster. Per Licensee the names were handwritten in and they forgot to print the final page once the names were typed. The fire extinguisher (3A:40BC) was full, and needle was inside the green area. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested as operable. There was a single action door handle. Kitchen: Inside the Kitchen, the sharp knives and other sharp utensils were in a drawer unlocked inside the kitchen that is gated. Licensee stated meals and snacks are provided and there are no known allergies. The refrigerator and freezer were both working. Off limit areas : Access to the home, kitchen, all bedrooms and other bathrooms in the home, laundry room, family room, and two outside areas of the yard behind the play area and directly behind the home. Outside: The backyard is completely fenced and locked. The fencing material was chain, vinyl, and block wall in good condition. Licensee stated, there are pets in the home. LPA did not observe the dogs but did observe one cat inside the home. Licensee stated the pets are vaccinated and the dogs do not interact with the day care children, but the cat interacts. Licensee stated there is not a large pool, spa, or body of water on premises. LPA did not observe any. There is a shaded rest area with small plastic tables and benches. There was a climbing apparatus anchored in the ground, four empty water tables, play house, play equipment and small chairs that were all appropriately aged. The air conditioning (AC) unit was not observed. Licensee stated the neighboring homes do not have pools or bodies of water. Other Review: Licensee stated, there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. LPA did not observe any. The mandated reporter training was viewed. CPR/First Aid (Exp: 11/2025), and immunizations were available and viewed. There is a First Aid kit inside the home. LPA viewed staff and children\342\200\231s files. The infants in care have the LIC 9227 form in their files. Licensee stated transportation is not provided. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy and Safe Sleep regulations were discussed. Licensee stated, the home does not have daycare liability insurance. LPA conducted a staff interview with the Licensee. LPA shared LIC 126 form with Licensee during inspection. The following was discussed with the Licensee: Maintain capacity and transparency per posted parent rights, Roster requirements (keep updated information always and maintain information for three years), Documentation for disaster drills (fire and earthquake drill are conducted every six months). Maintain mandatory forms, signed, for the children\342\200\231s/staff files, know the updated Safe Sleep regulations. The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter. Supervision is required for children in care. If food is brought in, it is properly labeled. Check food expiration periodically. Licensee is responsible for knowing the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility provides care per day. If day care is inactive for an extended period, you may notify Licensing. Inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. If the phone number is changed, or someone moves in or out of the home, licensing must be notified. Regulations prohibit the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and areas of the day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy rocker seats, exer saucers, bassinettes, and any other items that fall into that category. Safe Sleep regulations: require infants sleeping on their back unless specified with LIC 9227 form, no blankets, toys, or pacifiers attached to their clothing and Licensee will observe infants every fifteen (15) minutes and maintain a napping log. The 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 Childcare 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. Type A deficiency: If received, a Type A deficiency shall be posted for 30 consecutive days along with the Notice of Site Visit Letter (printed out after every visit) and posted during hours of operation, as there is an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Licensee shall provide a copy of any Type A deficiency 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 the Type A report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224) must be placed in each of the children\342\200\231s files for verification of the Type A deficiency. Failure to do so will result in a civil penalty being assessed. =Licensee is advised to visit: www.shotsforschool.org for Immunization information. =Licensee was informed of their responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse (LIC 9108), 1-800-827-8724/760-243-6640. 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. =Family Child Care Providers (Disaster Planning information): https://cccld.childcarevideos.org/family-child-care-providers/disaster-planning-and-fire-safety/ =Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov =Child Care Videos: https://ccld.childcarevideos.org =Licensee advised to visit the CCLD website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) to obtain updates of courses and updates/changes to the regulations. =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 prior to providing the IMS. 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 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. =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 . =Lead Poisoning: For more information, view PUB 515 and go to the California Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch\342\200\231s website at www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb,or call them at (510) 620-5600. Reminder: The CCLD On Duty Worker is available: Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, at (661) 202-3318 for questions, information, and Unusual Incident Reporting. Once the incident is reported within twenty-four (24) hours via telephone, follow up with a written report via email to: unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov or via fax to: (661) 202-3810 within seven days of reporting. There are no deficiencies cited during this inspection. There is a Technical Violation issued for the roster. See LIC 9102 TV page attached to this report An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was read, and a Notice of Site Visit were provided to Natalie Beck, Licensee during the inspection. A Notice of Site Visit must remain posted for thirty (30) consecutive days. Failure to maintain the posting will result in $100 civil penalty. 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.