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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

GUTIERREZ FAMILY CHILD CARELicense 3677001742 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On October 15, 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 and no minor children. The home is licensed for twelve to fourteen children. LPA observed ten-day care children aged 2- 10 years old in active care with licensee and representative during inspection. Daycare hours are: 23 hours from 1:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Monday through Sunday. LPA received a current LIC 279 during inspection. All adults residing or working in the facility have Criminal Record Clearance (DOJ/FBI) and Child Abuse Central Index Clearance and are associated to the facility license. Physical Plant: This is a single story three-bedroom, two-bathroom home with kitchen, dining area, living room, and garage. Childcare is provided: in the living room upon entry and Licensee added Bedroom #2. LPA received an updated facility sketch during the inspection and a written statement from the Licensee. LPA inspected the bedroom during the inspection. 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 have cords tied up high. LPA observed toys, books, and furniture that were the appropriate height. There were cots and cribs for napping equipment. 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 garage. The medicines are kept in the kitchen in a locked box. The windows are screened, free of bugs, cracks, and debris. The fireplace is inside the living room observed screened with a glass covering and safety latch. 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. The fire drill was current. The fire drill was conducted: 6/25/25 and the earthquake drill was not conducted. Licensee stated they were not aware it was needed. The child and parent roster were not current and complete with all required information. The physician\342\200\231s names and phone numbers were missing for all the children. Licensee stated they were not aware they needed to be there. The fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was full, and needle was inside the green area. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested as operable. There is a First Aid kit inside the home. Kitchen: Inside the Kitchen, the sharp knives and other sharp utensils were up high above the microwave over the stove. Licensee stated meals and snacks are provided and there are no known allergies. The refrigerator and freezer were both working. Off-limit areas : Garage, all bedrooms and other bathroom in the home. Outside: The backyard is completely fenced and locked. The fencing material was chain-linked with privacy screen in good condition. There were several plastic play structures with slides and play equipment with grass and sand as cushioned surface. There was tether ball, hopscotch, bikes, BB hoop, and a large storage shed locked. Licensee stated, there are pets in the home. LPA observed one small dog inside the home. Licensee stated the pet is vaccinated and interacts with the day care children. Licensee stated there is no body of water on premises. LPA did not observe any. There is a shaded rest area with tables and benches. The air conditioning (AC) unit in the yard was not observed. Licensee stated the neighboring homes do not have swimming 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: 8/2026), and immunizations were available and viewed. LPA viewed staff and children\342\200\231s files. The infants in care have the LIC 9227 form in their files and napping log was viewed. Licensee stated transportation is 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. LIC 126 form was discussed with the Licensee. 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. Know your 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: 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 deficiencies cited during this inspection. See LIC 809D pages attached to this report. There are Technical Violations issued. See LIC 9102TV pages attached to this report An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was read, and a Notice of Site Visit, and Appeal Rights were provided to Elizabeth Vivier, 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.

Citations

2 citations recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

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What happened during the October 15, 2025 inspection of GUTIERREZ FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of GUTIERREZ FAMILY CHILD CARE on October 15, 2025. 2 citations were issued: 2 Type B.

Were any citations issued to GUTIERREZ FAMILY CHILD CARE on October 15, 2025?

Yes, 2 citations were issued (0 Type A, 2 Type B).

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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