Routine inspection·December 4, 2025

On December 4, 2025, at 09:45a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kendal Zirbes conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection and met with Licensee Maria Rodriguez. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. Per Licensee, three adults (Licensee, adult 1, adult 2) and one minor child currently reside in the home at this time. All adults are associated and have eligible clearances. Upon arrival LPA observed seven children (three infants and four preschool age children) in care with the Licensee and adult 2 providing supervision. During the inspection one additional preschool child and staff 3 arrived to the home. Current days and hours of operation are Monday thru Friday, 6:30am to 10:30pm. This is a single story home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, kitchen/dining area, and outdoor space. A in-ground pool and spa are present in the backyard. On limit areas consist of living room, one bathroom (located off the living room), bedroom 4 and a portion of the backyard. Please note prior to this inspection bedroom 4 was an off limit area. LPA toured bedroom 4 during this inspection and approved the space as an on limit area). The Licensee provided LPA with an updated facility sketch. Current off limit areas include Bedrooms 1, 2, 3, the primary bathroom and the kitchen, and a portion of the yard. Children use the kitchen as a passage way to the outdoor space. 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. Per Licensee household medications are stored in a cabinet above the refrigerator. Report continued on page two Report continued from page one Physical Plant Continued: Cleaning products were stored under the kitchen sink in a cabinet equipped with a child safety latch and on a high inaccessible shelf in a closet in the kitchen. In addition the kitchen was inaccessible via a child safety gate. Sharp knives were stored in a container on a high kitchen shelf. Safe and age appropriate toys, play equipment and materials were present inside the home. Per Licensee no one smokes in the home. Licensee reported guns or weapons are stored in the home. Based on information received from the provider the guns/weapons are stored according to the regulations. Electrical outlets are inaccessible, no baby bouncers saucer chairs, or any recalled and or prohibited toys or sleep/ play equipment were observed on the premises. There is a wood burning stove in the living room. The wood burning stove was inaccessible via two couches placed on either side and a barrier placed in front of the wood burning stove. Per Licensee the home has central heating and air conditioning therefore the wood burning stove is only used when the child care is closed. During the inspection the smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were tested. An audible sound was heard when the items were tested therefore the smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were found to be operable at this time. Bathroom (located off the living room). Toilet, sink, shower/tub were clean and operable. Cleaning products were stored in a cabinet equipped with a child safety latch. During the walk through of the home, LPA observed four pack 'n plays in the licensed spaces. Three of the pack n plays were equipped with Dofilachy Black crib tents. One of the pack n plays was equipped with a L Runnzer Pack N Play Tent. LPA observed one infant (child 1) sleeping in a pack n play equipped with a Dofilachy Black crib tent. This tent has a panel that stretches over the top of the pack in play. The crib tent was secured with ties to each corner of the pack n play. LPA observed the panel stretching over the top half of the canopy cover was open, allowing the licensee to observe the infant while sleeping. Licensee stated she has been utilizing the crib tents as a safety measure to protect the sleeping infants in case the older children throw items into the air. Licensee stated she has been utilizing the tents for one month. During this inspection all tent covers were removed. A type B citation was issued for regulation 102425(b)(3) as the tent was attached with ties to each corner of the of the pack n play. LPA and Licensee reviewed the safe sleep regulations. Outdoor: A portion of the backyard is utilized for child care activities. Access to the outdoor space is gained by walking through the off limit kitchen. The outdoor activity space consists of a wrought iron gated area. LPA observed push and pull toys, basketball hoop, slides and additional toys. Report continued page three Report continued from page two Outdoor space continued: LPA observed a in-ground pool and a above ground covered spa in the backyard. The bodies of water were surrounded by a 5 foot wrought iron fence that was mounted into cement. There was one gate that provided access to the bodies of water. The gate was observed to be self closing and self latching with a key lockable device placed no lower than 60 inches. During the inspection, LPA measured the vertical clearance from the ground to the bottom of the wrought iron fence. The vertical clearance was 2 inches. LPA observed a life ring with a minimum exterior diameter of 17 inches hanging in the pool area. Per LPA observation the life ring was labeled as approved by the United States Coast Guard. LPA observed a 12 foot rescue pool with body hook attachment. A pool alarm was in the pool at the time of this inspection. The pool alarm was tested and made an audible noise. The Licensee was able to provide documentation that the pool alarm was compliant with ASTM International Standard F2208. LPA observed the daily inspection of the pool was being completed as required. Per Licensee there are six dogs, 30 chickens, one guinea pig and one bird. Per Licensee the animals do not interact with the child care children. Review of records to be maintained: Per recorded documentation the Licensee is conducting emergency drills every two months. Therefore the drills were being completed every six months as required. The fire extinguisher was serviced in 2025. LPA reviewed six child files, the licensees file, three staff members files. Based on LPA record review, Two of two staff members (Staff 1 and Staff 2) files were missing documentation of the measles immunization. Licensee stated S1 and S2 have received the immunization's, the paperwork has just been misplaced. A technical advisory notice was issued. Furthermore based on LPA review, all six child files contained the PM 286, however the Licensee was not updating the PM 286 with the information from the immunization records. A technical advisory notice was issued. 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. Report continued on page four Report continued from page three 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 and removing any 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 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 Maria Rodriguez, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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 . Based on LPA observations and record review, one type B citation and three technical advisory notices were issued today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Maria Rodriguez.