Routine inspection·February 20, 2026

On 02/20/2026 at 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tiffanie Diep arrived at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. LPA toured inside and outside of the home, reviewed records, and observed and/or discussed the following: \302\267 Licensee Karol Abalony\342\200\231s family member/assistant (S2) was also present during the inspection. \302\267 Normal days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. \302\267 Off-limits areas include: the two bedrooms at the end of the hallway nearest to the laundry room, laundry room, and garage. \302\267 The facility was operating within the licensed capacity and appropriate ratios. \302\267 Appropriate supervision was provided during the inspection. \302\267 A working telephone was present with current number on file. \302\267 An appropriate fire extinguisher was present (2A10BC). A functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were present and tested by Licensee during the inspection. \302\267 Fireplace was not properly screened to prevent access by children in care. The day care children were napping at the beginning of the inspection. LPA discussed the requirement to properly screen fireplaces. \302\267 All hazardous items were stored inaccessible to children. \302\267 Toxins were locked. \302\267 There are no weapons present in the home per Licensee. Licensee understands all firearms, weapons, and ammunition must be locked separately and made inaccessible to children in care according to Title 22 Regulations. Continues on LIC 809-C Continued from LIC 809 (Page 2) \302\267 Facility is a one-story home. \302\267 Verification of control of property on file (Property Tax Bill). \302\267 Facility sketches, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148), and Notification of Parents' Rights poster (PUB 394) were posted. \302\267 Preventive health and safety training was completed on 06/24/2023. \302\267 Pediatric CPR and first aid certification expires on 06/20/2027 . \302\267 Mandated Reporter Training certificate expired on 06/17/2025. \302\267 Licensee confirmed there are no accessible bodies of water on the premises at this time. Licensee understands all bodies of water, including in-ground and above-ground pools, hot tubs, spas, and ponds, must be inaccessible to children in care and be properly covered or fenced according to Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified prior to installation of these and similar bodies of water. \302\267 Clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys were present in the first bedroom of the hallway nearest to the home\342\200\231s front entrance. \302\267 A current roster of children was on file. \302\267 Documentation of fire and disaster drills was on file; last drill was conducted on 04/14/2025. LPA discussed the requirement to conduct and document fire and disaster drills at least once every six months. \302\267 Children\342\200\231s records were not complete. LPA did not observe 15-minute sleeping logs for three out of three infants present. LPA discussed the requirement to check and log infant sleeping every 15 minutes for infants under 24 months. \302\267 Staff records were not complete. LPA observed Mandated Reporter Training certificate for Licensee expired on 06/17/2025. LPA discussed the mandated reporter training requirement and Licensee was reminded to renew the course every two years. LPA also did not observe required immunizations for S2. LPA reminded Licensee to maintain documentation of the required immunizations for all employees and volunteers, including themselves. \302\267 Licensee was informed of their reporting requirements and was provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting e-mail at UnusualIncidentReportsDO09@dss.ca.gov . \302\267 Licensee can submit transfer forms to associate new individuals or to disassociate someone from their facility via e-mail to Associations_Disassociations862@dss.ca.gov . Continued from LIC 809-C (Page 3) \302\267 The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at (951) 782-4200. \302\267 Resident and/or staff records reviewed during today\342\200\231s inspection indicate that all adults who require caregiver background checks have received all required clearances or exemptions. 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 five 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 Licensee and discussed 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. 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) or (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/ . Continued from LIC 809-C (Page 4) To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the e-mail address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE Tool, please send e-mail inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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. See attached LIC 9102 for advisory notes. Based on LPA\342\200\231s observations, interview conducted, and records reviewed, deficiencies are being cited on the attached LIC 809-D. LPA Tiffanie Diep informed the licensee, Karol Abalony, that this report dated 02/20/2025 documents two Type B citations as there were potential risks to the health and safety of children in care. An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Karol Abalony. During the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no registered sex offenders (RSO) living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in the Field Automation System. A notice of site visit was given to Licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.