Office review·February 13, 2026

On 2/13/2026 an Informal Conference was held at the Riverside Regional Office. Present in the conference were Licensee Nick Gonzales, Licensee Amber Gannon; Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Ana Noble and Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Chase Atherton. The Purpose of the meeting was to review and discuss the following: · Operation of Family Child Care Home · Criminal Record Clearance - multiple uncleared adults. · Infant Safe Sleep - lack of cribs & play yards, the use of a car seat for children sleeping, and the lack of a tight fitted sheet for cribs & play yards. Licensees stated they will use the videos found on the CDSS website to train staff. Licensees stated they have hired two staff recently and confirmed that they obtained the appropriate criminal record clearance/exemption prior to initial presence in the home. Licensees stated they will ensure that all prospective staff members obtain an appropriate criminal record clearance/exemption prior to initial presence in the home. Licensees stated they have worked with their county to obtain training and cribs. Licensees stated they have changed their hiring packet for staff members to clearly display information regarding criminal record clearances/exemptions. Licensees were advised to visit the Department's website at: https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/resources-for-providers 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 licensing related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe - Technical Support Program (TSP) was discussed with the licensees and were encouraged to voluntarily enroll or seek training from an outside vendor in the areas discussed during this informal conference. The Licensees were provided with the following: TSP Brochure, TSP Information Page, a printed copy of California Code of Regulations (CCR) section 102417 Operation of a Family Child Care Home, a printed copy of CCR section 102370 Criminal Record Clearance, a printed copy of CCR section 102425 Infant Safe Sleep, and a printed copy of CCR section 102416.2 Reporting Requirements. - Licensees Nick Gonzales and Amber Gannon, were also encouraged to contact Resources and Referrals Agency ( Pomona Unified School District 800-822-5777 and 909-397-4740 ext. 25030) for additional resources and training pertaining to Operating a Family Child Care Home, Criminal Record Clearance, and Infant Safe Sleep. - A link to videos for Family Child Care Providers – California Child Care Licensing – Resources for Parents and Providers can be found on the Community Care Licensing Website – Family Child Care Home, which can be accessed at https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/family-child-care-providers/ - A link to resources and videos regarding infant safe sleep for licensed care providers can be found on the Community Care Licensing Website at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep As a result of this informal conference, Licensees Nick Gonzales and Amber Gannon understand the department’s expectations regarding the CCR section 102417 Operation of a Family Child Care Home, CCR section 102370 Criminal Record Clearance, and CCR section 102425 Infant Safe Sleep. The Licensees also understand that not remaining in compliance can lead to additional administrative actions. Licensees understand that any infant that is unable to climb out of a crib or play yard, must have their own crib or play yard to sleep in. Licensees understand that care seats shall not be used for sleeping. The licensee agrees to submit a pictures of the cribs they are currently using for infants. These pictures will include the top and bottom of the mattress used in the cribs while a tight fitted sheet is on the mattress. Licensees were informed to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 2/13/2026 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 children's parents/guardians for the next 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.