Routine inspection·April 28, 2026

On April 28, 2026, at 9:50 A.M., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joselito L. Del Mundo conducted an unannounced annual inspection at Guerrero Family Child Care Home to assess its ability to meet compliance with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, Health, and Safety requirements. LPA met with the licensee, Orfa Guerrero. LPA Del Mundo stated the reason for the inspection. LPA was granted access to the facility. The LPA provided copies of the LIC 126 Entrance Checklist Form, Licensee guided the analyst on a tour of the day care areas. The day care takes place in the following area of the home: living room, dining room, bathroom #1, bathroom #2, and backyard (outdoor play area). Licensing fees are current. Licensee states the day care hours of operation are 23 hours, seven days a week. During this visit, LPA observed five children including the licensee’s own grandchild and one assistant in the facility. Physical Plant: 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. Licensee also requested to use family room as part of the day care area. Fire clearance was granted on April 23, 2026, and the family room is ready for use. LPA observed couches, tables, chairs, cubbies, book rack, books, play pen, puzzles, drawing board, sand boxes, and other toys in the family room. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are in operable conditions (tested at 10:28 a.m.). The facility has a 3-A:40-B:C type of fire extinguisher. Licensee stated that she owns no firearms and no one smokes in the facility. The kitchen has child safety baby gate. LPA observed cleaning products are stored in the lower kitchen cabinet under the sink, and the cabinets have child safety locks. Other cleaning products are stored in the garage (Off-limits). LPA observed knives are stored inside the kitchen drawers with child safety latch. LPA also observed household medications are stored inside the kitchen drawers with child safety lock. Pg 2 The facility is a one-story house. There is a fireplace in the living room of the facility, and it is covered with an iron fence. Cubbies for storing other toys also blocked the fireplace. The home has central heating and air conditioning units. Safe and age-appropriate toys, tables, chairs, and other play equipment were observed during the inspection. LPA observed four sleeping cots. Per licensee, licensee has six sleeping cots. LPA observed the first aid kit stored inside the closet next to the living room. Bathroom 1 and 2: Toilet, sink and faucet were clean and operable. LPA did not observe medications, perfumes, air freshener, nail polish and nail remover that will pose a health and safety risk to children in care. LPA observed shampoos, mouthwash, metal pimple remover, and nail cutter inside the medicine cabinet, shower area, and in the lower cabinet. LPA observed the lower cabinet in bathroom 1 has broken safety lock. LPA advised the licensee to fix the broken lock in the cabinet. During this visit, the licensee removed the shampoos, mouthwash, metal pimple remover, and nail cutter that were observed and made the items inaccessible. Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1 is the napping room. LPA observed three cribs, 1 toddler bed, four sleeping cots, diaper changing table, pillows and sheets inside the bedroom. Per licensee, the pillows and the diaper changing table are not being used. Licensee use the diaper changing table that is located next to the living room. Licensee will use bedroom 1 as an isolation area for children with symptoms of illness and parents are called immediately. Outdoor: The facility has no body of water on the premises. LPA did not observe body of water on the premises. The outdoor has dirt, turf grass, concrete, and rocks. LPA observed swing set, wooden toy house with slide and tunnel, swing set, climber, sand box, tricycles, rideable toy cars, and an empty wading pool that is overturned. LPA also observed four dogs on the side of the family room that is gated, and the dogs also do not interact with children. At the time of inspection, Licensee is aware of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing on the day of the incident and/or 24 hours of incident by telephone, fax and/or in writing to the Department. Licensee is familiar with the Unusual Incident Report form, LIC624B. The report on unusual incident/injuries can also be mailed to unusualIncidentreport@dss.ca.gov Review of records to be maintained: LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Pg 3 LPA reviewed children’s files, licensee, and assistant’s files. Based on records review, Child 2 has no immunizations on file. Also, Child 5 has no LIC9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan on file. Licensee was advised to send the forms to via email. LPA reviewed the licensee and assistant’s files. Based on records review, licensee and assistants have current and mandated reporter training and pediatric CPR/First Aid training. Licensee and assistant 2 have proof of immunizations against Measles and Pertussis. The license and assistants have TB test on file. Assistant 1 does not have proof of immunizations against Measles and Pertussis. Licensee was advised to send copies of Assistant 1 immunizations to LPA via email. Licensee conducted fire and disaster drills on March 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Based on the facility roster, licensee has seventeen children enrolled in the day care. Licensee and other adult living in the home have received criminal record clearance. The following was discussed with the licensee: The licensee was reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care. The licensee was made aware that it is his/her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care; Licensing must have the facility’s phone number at all times; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified.The regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers, and any other items that fall into that category. Licensee was advised to check for fixture, furniture and equipment that have been banned or recalled by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. 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.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 Pg 4 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/ . Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) to obtain updates on courses and updates/changes to the regulations. Please log in to the CCLD website, or you can email our advocates to have the quarterly updates sent directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov The licensee was informed that the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com . New employees shall have 90 days from date of employment to complete training as required.Prior to making alterations or additions to a family childcare home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changes, including, but not limited to, the following: Conversion of a garage (either attached or detached) into a "childcare" room; Room additions to the family childcare home. Any change from an area of the family childcare home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care. The licensee shall provide the Department with a copy of an inspection report when an inspection is required by the local building inspector as a result of the alteration, addition, or construction.Lead Flyer Requirement Health and Safety Code 1596.7996 mandated that effective January 1, 2019, CCC's and FCCH's are required to provide parents and guardians of children enrolling or reenrolling in care with written information on the risks and effects of lead exposure, blood lead testing requirements and recommendations, and options for locations of affordable blood lead tests as specified. A Lead Poisoning Facts Flyer was created, in partnership with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), to satisfy this requirement. Pg 5 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 . 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. During the exit interview the licensee, Orfa Guerrero, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. The Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Type B deficiencies were cited at this time. An exit Interview and discussion of observations were conducted with the 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, Orfa Guerrero.