Routine inspection·August 6, 2025

On 08/06/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Hanna Cha conducted an annual random inspection and a capacity increase inspection. LPA met with licensee Brittany Harris, who provided a tour of the facility. Upon arrival, LPA observed one infant, two preschool-aged children and one school-aged child in care. By the end of the investigation, there were seven children in care. The adults residing in the home are the licensee and nine minor children. The facility operates Mondays through Sundays from 5:30am-4:30am. LPA reminded licensee that licensee must always remain awake when children are awake. A fire clearance was granted on March 6, 2025 for a maximum capacity of 14 children. The licensee was advised of the following conditions for operating at full capacity: maximum of 14 children, including no more than 3 infants, and 2 school-age children must be enrolled or maximum of 12 children, with no more than 4 infants. A qualified assistant must be present when more than 8 children are in care. Physical Plant/Indoor/Children’s Area: This is a one-story home with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, living room, and garage. LPA inspected the indoor/children’s area for safety, cleanliness and good repair. Per LPA observation, fireplace is barricaded with 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. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home. There is a designated area for the ill children as necessary. Per licensee, there are no weapons/firearms on the premises. Per licensee, living room, kitchen, bathroom #1, and front yard is utilized for childcare. Off-limit areas include bedrooms #1, #2, #3, bathroom #2, and backyard. There is a working telephone (cell phone and landline). Poisons and cleaning products made inaccessible to children with a safety lock (stored in separate cabinet away from food in kitchen). 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. Kitchen: LPA inspected the kitchen for safety, sanitation, and good repair. LPA reminded licensee, if food is brought from the child’s home, the container shall be labeled with the child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. Licensee currently provides lunch, snacks, and dinner as needed. Per LPA observation, knives and sharp items are made inaccessible with child safety locks. Outdoor/Children’s Play Area: LPA inspected the outdoor play space for safety, cleanliness, good repair, age-appropriate toys/equipment, cushioned floors, and shady areas. The front yard is used for child care. Pools/Spa/Bodies of Water: There is a pool on premises. LPA observed pool to be in compliance with Title 22 regulations. LPA observed an access gate that opens away from the pool, with key lock at 60 inches from the ground, enclosure was at least 60 inches tall. At time of inspection, LPA observed the distance from the bottom of the self-closing gate to the ground was 2.5 inches. LPA informed licensee that distance should not exceed 2 inches. Licensee immediately placed dirt to raise ground, to meet the 2 inch requirement. LPA observed gaps of enclosure to be no more than 4 inches, outside surface free of characteristics that could be used as a handhold. Mesh fencing installed in addition to chain-link fence. LPA observed a pool cover, a life ring 24 inches approved by U.S. Coast Guard, and a rescue pole (non-adjustable). Licensee also provided documentation for daily pool inspections. Licensee to store pool gate in file cabinet, located in off-limits area. Other: First Aid Kit was observed. Per recorded documentation, Fire/Disaster drill completed 8/3/2025. File Review: LPA reviewed three children files. All children files included all required documents. LPA reviewed Licensee files which included all required documentation. Facility rosters complete and maintained current. Licensee Pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 03/24/2027. Licensee Mandated Reporter training expires on 11/19/2026. Postings: Notice of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), and Facility License (LIC 203) Continued on 809-C Documents Provided: Entrance Checklist Discussed with Licensee : Licensee plans to expand child care space into Bedroom #1 (currently off-limits). LPA informed licensee to notify department once bedroom is ready for childcare. 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 Brittany Harris confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders residing in the facility. During this inspection, LPA Cha did not observe any Title 22 violations. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Brittany Harris along with Appeal Rights.