Routine inspection·August 13, 2025

On 08/13/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Justeene Tamayo conducted a random/unannounced inspection. Upon arrival, LPA met with licensee (Latoyna Cooper). Upon arrival, LPA observed 0 children in care. This is a two-story home with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen/dining room, family room, living room, laundry room, and garage. Children have access to the entire downstairs which includes kitchen/dining room, family room, living room. There are no bodies of water on the premises. Family members residing in the home include are (Licensee, Adult Child) who are live scanned and have TB skin test on file and minors (10 years, 15 months). Facility operates 23 hours a day from Sunday to Saturday. Licensee was advised that a staff member must always be awake while children are in care. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Physical Plant: The home is clean and orderly. Main care is provided in the daycare room to the right from entrance. The garage which is now converted to a learning center/play room will be utilized for school activities and games. No sleeping or eating will occur in the garage. Children nap on cots in the main care area. Off limits areas of the home includes laundry room, bedrooms 1-5 and bathrooms 2 and 3. Off-limits areas are made inaccessible by a safety gate. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds (located in the hallway with a safety latch). Medications are stored in the master bedroom upstairs. Stairs observed to have a safety gate. Sharp items are located in the top cabinet in the kitchen. Page 1 The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are in operable condition. LPA observed the required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is fully charged. The facility sketch is complete and current, there is working telephone (cell service only). Roster complete and maintained current. Fireplace screened. Home has central AC and heat. Safe and age appropriate toys, play equipment and materials were observed. Electrical outlets are inaccessible. LPA reminded licensee, no baby bouncer saucer chairs, or any recalled and or prohibited toys or sleep/play equipment are allowed on the premises. There is age appropriate napping(cots) equipment. There are no window cords (cordless blinds) accessible to children. There is one guinea pig on the premises upstairs in off-limits area. Bathroom :. The following are inaccessible: Sharp items, mouthwash, shampoo, razor, nail polish. Toilet and faucet are clean and operable. Kitchen: The home has a clean and fully stocked clean refrigerator/freezer. Breakfast, lunch, snacks are provided. Dinner is provided if needed. Outdoor: The children will utilize the backyard when weather conditions permits. However, most of the children play time will occur in the activity/game room. No bodies of water observed. There is a trampoline in the backyard, however, per licensee, day care children do not use the trampoline. LPA reminded licensee whenever a small waded pool is used, it must be emptied after each use. There is cement and turf for outdoor play. LPA observed a wooden board barricading the outdoor air conditioner for inaccessibility. Advisory/Other : First Aid kit was observed with supplies (thermometer) readily available. Licensee has CPR/First Aid and expires on 02/01/2026. Mandated Reporter Training will expire on 04/19/2026. Review of records to be maintained: LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Last Fire/Disaster Drill was completed on 07/02/2025. Documents Provided and or Discussed: Fire Drill Log, Roster, Postings, Safe Sleep PIN 20-24-CCP, Individual Sleeping Plan (LIC9227), Large and Small Child Care Ratio Packet, and Lead Poisoning flyer's. Licensee stated currently does not have childcare insurance. 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 following information regarding ADA was provided: US Page 2 Licensee advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days whenever a licensing inspection is conducted. If a Type A deficiency is cited, a copy of the licensing report must also be posted for 30 days. The same report must be provided to part obtain a signed Acknowledgement of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) from parent/guardian & place it in each child's file. Copies of the reports must be provided to each parent when a Type A violation is cited along with Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Reports LIC 9224. If these requirements are not met civil penalties per violation will be assessed. Prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the Licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changed, including, but not limited to, the following: Conversion of a garage (either attached or detached) into a "child care" room; Room additions to the family child care 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. 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. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. The Licensee shall permit the Department to inspect the family child care home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of family child care laws or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation. Page 4 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 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 licensed - related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. The following was discussed with the Licensee: Mandatory licensing forms for the children\342\200\231s files, facility forms/records, and information to be posted in the family child care home; Requirements to conduct fire and disaster drills once every six months and record it; Role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter ( www.mandatedreporterca.com ) were reviewed, to be completed every two years; Licensee reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care; Licensee made aware that it is his/her/their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care; Licensing must have the facility\342\200\231s phone number at all times; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified; Regulation prohibits the smoking of any kind during the operation of the day care. Licensee currently does not have Child Care Insurance. Per Licensee no on smokes in the home. The "Notification of Parent's Rights" poster must be posted in an area of the home accessible to parents. Licensee advised how to access forms and Regulations for Family Child Care online at www.ccld.ca.gov .Licensee advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address- unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov on the website: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov . A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. page 3 LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee's and also instructed Licensee to visit 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. If you have questions regarding this PIN, please contact CPMB at 888-422-5669 or Guardian@dss.ca.gov for assistance. The Department will convey all new information through PINs. Please sign up to be notified here and visit the Department\342\200\231s website for the latest PINs. Notice of Site Visit: A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. No deficiencies have been cited at this time. The On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee. This report was read and provided to licensee on this date, along with a copy of her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit. Last Page