Routine inspection·July 1, 2025

On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanna Cha met with Licensee Ana Bravo and Hugo Hernandez. The purpose of the visit was to conduct an unannounced Annual/Random inspection of the facility. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection to the Licensee. LPA toured and inspected the facility. LPA observed two licensees and one assistant providing care and supervision to one infant, four preschool, and three school age children at time of inspection. The current days and hours of operation are Mondays through Sundays, 6:00am-5:00am, 23 hours/7 days a week. LPA reminded licensee that for overnight care, licensee must remain awake when children are awake. Physical Plant: This is a two story, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with kitchen/dining, family room, living room, laundry room and garage. Per LPA observation, there is no pool/bodies of water on the premises. Family members residing in the home include 2 licensees. Indoor/Children\342\200\231s Area: LPA inspected the indoor/children\342\200\231s area for safety, cleanliness and good repair. Per LPA observation, fireplace located in children\342\200\231s area was fully barricaded and screened with glass enclosure. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and play equipment, a working smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed a 2A10BC Fire Extinguisher, fully green. There is a designated area for the ill children as necessary. Per licensee, living room, bedroom #1, and bathroom #1 utilized for day care. Off-limit areas include bedrooms #2, #3, #4 (safety door knob installed) bathroom #2 and #3 (upstairs with barricaded gate), laundry room(upstairs), and garage (key lock). Per LPA observation, the bottom of the stairs are barricaded by a safety gate. Bathroom: LPA observed childcare bathroom to be in safe and operating condition. Toilet and faucet are in good operable condition. LPA reminded licensee to keep shampoos, mouthwash, razors, toothpaste, and other hazardous items inaccessible to children. Licensee plans to install safety latch or magnetic lock for bathroom sink cabinets to ensure hazardous items remain inaccessible to children. Kitchen: LPA inspected the kitchen for safety, sanitation, and good repair. LPA reminded Licensee, if food is brought from the child\342\200\231s home, the container shall be labeled with the child\342\200\231s name and properly stored or refrigerated. Licensee currently cooks breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner as needed. Per LPA observation, knives and sharp items stored in kitchen cabinets, made inaccessible with magnetic cabinet locks. Outdoor/Children\342\200\231s Play Area: LPA inspected the outdoor play space for safety, cleanliness, good repair, age-appropriate toys/equipment, and shady areas. Per LPA observation, there was one mound of dirt and one stack of loose bricks. LPA informed licensee potential of trip hazard. LPA reminded licensee to ensure inaccessibility by covering up mound of dirt and stack of loose bricks. At time of inspection, licensee covered mound of dirt and loose bricks with moving blankets, ensuring children do not have access. Pools/Spa/Bodies of Water: Per licensee and LPA observation, there are no pools/bodies of water on the premises. Other: First Aid Kit was observed on top of shelf, made inaccessible to children. LPA Cha did not observe any medications in First Aid Kit. Per Licensee, there is no smoking in the home. Per recorded documentation, Fire/Disaster drill completed 1/17/25. Electrical outlets made inaccessible. There is a working telephone (cell phone). Poisons, and cleaning products made inaccessible to children (stored in off-limits garage with key lock). Medication stored in inaccessible upstairs area (stairs barricaded with a child safety gate). Per licensee, there are no weapons/firearms on the premises. File Review: LPA reviewed six children files. Licensee had two (biological grandchildren) included in total enrollment. All children files included all required documents. LPA reviewed two Licensee files and one assistant file which included all required documentation. Facility rosters complete and maintained current. Licensee Pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 09/6/2025. Licensee Mandated Reporter training expires on 9/29/2025. Assistant provider Pediatric CPR/FA expires on 10/17/2026. Postings: Notice of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), Facility License (LIC 203), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), and Fire/Earthquake Drill Log. Documents Provided: Entrance Checklist 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 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. 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 childcare home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of family child care laws or regulations. Also, to 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. Licensee advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. Licensee informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report (LIC624B) when submitting a report to the department at: 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 (7) days following the occurrence of any events specified above. 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. 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/ . 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 Hugo Hernandez confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders residing in the facility. No deficiencies cited at time of inspection. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Hugo Hernandez along with Appeal Rights.