Routine inspection·August 28, 2025

On 8/28/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Ali conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. The LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry by licensee. The Licensee guided the LPA on a tour of the home. Upon entry to the facility, the LPA observe two daycare children, licensee\342\200\231s three minor child under age of ten that count towards her capacity, 1 child (licensee's child over the age of ten), and assistant (spouse). This is a large capacity licensed home. Licensee's facility child roster is current and maintained up to date. The operational childcare hours are Monday through Saturday for 5:00am to 5:00pm. They do not offer overnight care. Licensee says there is no weapons in the home, no smoking, and no bodies of water. Staffing Ration and Capacity: This is a two-story family home. There is a living room, dining room, family room, kitchen, garage, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, laundry room, and backyard. The off-limits areas are the upstairs (bedroom #2-4, bathrooms #2-3, and laundry room), bedroom #1 (downstairs), and, right side of backyard, the garage. 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. Licensee does provide food for the children (morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack, and dinner). Licensee says she is in the Angels food program. The children can bring packed food if they choose too. Those lunchboxes that don\342\200\231t have ice packs are placed in the refrigerator for the children in care. Licensee says children don\342\200\231t bring food, they provide food for the children. There are no window cords in the daycare area. There are age-appropriate toys and equipment on the premises. There is no fireplace. Napping: Children are provided napping when needed in living room. Licensee provides napping materials, mats and blankets stored in closet in bedroom #1. Licensee states they clean mats after eat use. Pets: The home has one small dog that stays in the home. Licensee states the dog does not interact with the children. Transportation: The licensee does provide transportation. Pick-ups and drop offs for school age children. LPA verified that driver\342\200\231s license and car insurance are valid for the Licensee. Kitchen: Knives and sharp kitchen tools were observed in pantry on top shelf with safety knob on pantry, inaccessible to children. Medication is kept in kitchen above refrigerator, inaccessible to children. Licensee states there are no child on medication and no food allergies. Chemicals located under the sink in the kitchen with safety latches on cabinets. Fire Extinguisher: The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green and in located on the wall next to pantry. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were found to be in compliance per Fire Marshall Standards. Fire Marshall came last year when the daycare became a large capacity and relocation. Fire and Disaster drills are conducted at least every six-months, last drills were recorded in 6/4/25 at 12:00pm for Earthquake/Disaster and Fire Drill. The daycare areas (on-limits) are downstairs only; bathroom, living room, dining room, family room, kitchen, and backyard. The First Aid kit included a temperature thermometer, tweezer, scissors, gauzes, and cleansing pads/solution was observed to be complete and inaccessible to children kept in safety latched cabinet in kitchen across from refrigerator. Bathroom: The daycare bathroom is located near the front door. It has 1 sink, 1 toilet, and a shower/tub. The bathroom is in good repair. Outdoor Space Activity: The outdoor area is the backyard. The backyard is free of broken toys/furniture & equipment, and other sharp items. LPA observed large table, play doom, plane play equipment, and soccer net. LPA observed weeds bushed that need to be removed or trimmed down, airplane play equipment needs to be anchored to ground, and side gate needs latch repaired. The right side of the home is off limits to the children by gate. Records/Documentation: LPA reviewed with facility representative the LIC 126, records to be maintained at the facility, for child\342\200\231s records, personnel records, administrative records, and parent board. Licensee and assistant files are in compliance. Children\342\200\231s records (3) files are in compliance. Licensee had all the required posted documents: Facility License (LIC 203A, Notice of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148). Criminal Record Clearance - Family Child Care Homes 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. Safe Sleep - Family Child Care Homes 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 22-02- 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/ . MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 Family Child Care Homes Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Megan\342\200\231s Law - Family Child Care Homes During the exit interview, the Licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. No deficiencies cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Melissa Cervantes.