Routine inspection·July 2, 2025

On 07/02/2025 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA\342\200\231S\342\200\231s) Giovanni Cristales and Carol Heath conducted an unannounced annual inspection at the Valdepena Family Child Care Home. This is a large facility. Upon arrival, the LPA\342\200\231S met with the Licensee, Guendolyn Valdepena, who guided the LPA\342\200\231S on a tour of the facility. Family members residing in the home include 3 adults (licensee, spouse, licensee's adult daughter) and 2 minor children. All adults living in the house have been background cleared. Per the Licensee, the hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 5:00 AM. Per licensee, no overnight care is provided. There are 8 childcare children present. Licensee is within the ratio for a large facility Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Physical Plant: This is a two-story, 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with a kitchen, pantry, dining area, living room, family room, laundry area, front yard, backyard and garage. The garage is off-limits. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, central air, and heat and ventilation. The house has central heating and air conditioning and few fans for cooling. All windows are free of cracks, bugs, and debris. Single motion doorknob. Alarm fire system in place. Main Care Area : Main care is provided in the family room and bedroom #1. Children use the bathroom located next to the kitchen on the left side. Children eat in the day-care area. LPA\342\200\231S observed age-appropriate toys and furniture for the children. There are age-appropriate games and books on the premises of this facility. Per licensee, there is a designated area for ill/sick children in bedroom #1. Children's bathroom: Children use the bathroom located next to the kitchen. The bathroom was clean, sanitized, and in good repair. The bathroom was toured and inspected sink and toilet which is in operable condition. Full shower closed with glass doors. There was soap and a paper towel dispenser, and no other chemicals and shampoos were observed. Other chemicals and solutions were underneath the sink cabinet (latch). Kitchen/Dining Room: The kitchen has safety latches in all drawers and cabinets. Sharp knives are inaccessible and kept above the refrigerator. LPA\342\200\231s observed licensee move the sharp knives to the drawer (latch) located in the kitchen island. Backyard/Outdoor areas: The backyard is completely fenced (wooden fence, shade structure with cement block underneath, and large area with turf for children to run around and play). LPA\342\200\231S inspected and observed the backyard to be free of hazards, lose or sharp parts and tools. LPA\342\200\231S observed appropriate and safe toys in the play area. LPA\342\200\231s observed a wire fence which once enclosed an above ground pool. The fenced was observed to be about 5 feet tall. LPA\342\200\231S inspected the gate and observed to be in good condition. The gate is self-latching, self-closing. There is a storage shed that remains locked and inaccessible to children. Off-limits : Off-limit areas include entire second floor (bedrooms 2, 3, 4 and 5) and bathrooms 2 and 3. The second floor is made inaccessible by a safety gate. The garage is made inaccessible to children by a door lock on the door. Others : Electrical outlets are covered and made inaccessible to children. There is one dog in the facility. Twelve cots and three cribs were observed for napping. Three high chairs and one table which seats six children were observed for eating. Per licensee the facility is enrolled in the food program. Stairs : All upstairs rooms are off-limits, and the stairs is barricaded with a baby gate to prevent access by children. Fire/Health/Safety: T here is a cell phone, always charged and on the Licensee. Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide were observed to be in operable conditions. The First Aid kit is in the safety latched bathroom sink in the daycare area and was observed complete with supplies including thermometer, tweezers, scissors, gauze, bandages, cleansing pad/solution, and a first aid manual. Transportation is currently offered, and proof of insurance was observed. LPA\342\200\231S observed a required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) reading in Green and serviced on 4/13/25. Fireplace : The fireplace was observed in the living room and is currently not being used. Per licensee, the fireplace is not connected. Per LPA\342\200\231S\342\200\231s observations, there were no hanging window blind cords. Medications/ Hazardous Materials: Cleaning compounds were observed to be in the kitchen, underneath the sink cabinet, secured with a safety latch. Medications are kept in the kitchen in an upper cabinet to the right of the stove. Per licensee, there are No Firearms at the facility. The facility currently does not have childcare insurance. Incidental Medical Services (IMS): 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 Licensee will not be providing IMS to the children at this time. Records: Children\342\200\231s and infant\342\200\231s records were observed to be complete and current. Licensee\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid is maintained current (exp: 01/06/2027). Mandated reporter is also maintained current (exp: 01/06/2027). Per Licensing Information System, facility annual fees were current. Per Licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every 6 months; the last drill was documented and conducted on 03/05/2025. Per LPA\342\200\231S\342\200\231s observations, the Facility License, Emergency Disaster plan, Earthquake Preparedness and Parents Rights Poster were posted. The following was also discussed with the licensee: 1. The following items are zero tolerance by Licensing: The Presence of an Excluded Individual, Accessible Bodies of Water, Accessible Firearms, Ammunition or Both 2. Pediatric First Aid and CPR: American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) approved in Pediatric First Aid and CPR must be present. Certification must be renewed every two years. 3. Licensee was informed that the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years, and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com 4. In the absence of the licensee a qualified adult must be present, supervising the children; a qualified adult is an individual who has a valid and current Pediatric first aid/ CPR-adult-child- infant certification (EMSA approved), a valid criminal record clearance associated to the facility license, immunization's (MMR, TDAP, TB and Influenza or Influenza declination), AB 1207 Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Certificate. 5. A current roster of children enrolled must be available and maintained for a period of 3 years, even after children are no longer attending the facility. 6. Annual fees must be paid promptly and by the due date or a late fee shall be assessed and/or the license shall be terminated 7. The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be checked, and batteries replaced as needed. 8. Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your home. 9. Any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing (refer to LIC 624B). 10. Fire and safety drills must be performed every six (6) months and documented for review by the Department. 11. Smoking is prohibited in the family childcare home. 12. Children and staff records must be maintained and updated as needed and be available for review by the Department. 13. Immunization Requirement: H&S 1597.622: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. The licensee and all adults working with children have proof of immunizations. 14. Inspection Authority: All adults living and working in the home shall be made of aware of the Department\342\200\231s right to inspection the home, which includes, but is not limited to the right to enter the home when children are being cared for, interview children and adults and review documentation. 15. The facility license number must be on all advertisements, publications, or announcements with the intent to attract clients. 16. Isolation for Ill children: When a child is ill, he/she shall be separated from other children (reference 102417(e) Operation of a Family Child Care Home). 17. Liability Insurance was discussed; LPA\342\200\231S advised licensee to review Title 22 Regulation 102417(m)(1) for additional information. 18. Dog(s) and/or pets are recommended to be isolated from children in care. 19. No, no infant walkers, no Johnny jumpers, no saucer chairs, bouncers, bassinettes, or any other item that falls into this category is not permitted in the facility. 20. 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 . 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 - Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes LPA\342\200\231S 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\342\200\231S 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 22-02CCP. 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 child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Megan\342\200\231s 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\342\200\231S completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit and appeal rights was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with the licensee Guendolyn Valdepena.