Routine inspection·October 23, 2025

On 10/23/2025 at 1:30PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Hanna Lucas, made an unannounced visit for the purpose of an Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted by Licensee, Cherly Burns. There are three separate buildings located on the property. The Licensee currently lives on the right side of property, which is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom ADU, with a large fully fenced backyard. The backyard includes a separate pool house, a gym, and a large pool that has a locked pool cover. The middle structure, is a converted garage, that the children use for pick up and drop off. The left side structure, which is considered the main dwelling unit, is a 4 bedroom and 3 bathroom home, with a large backyard. The large backyard is separated into two sections. The Licensee did not notify the Department of the changes made to the property. LPA toured the property to ensure that the environment is safe for the care and supervision of children. During the visit, there were 20 children present, including 1 infant. The children were being supervised by 4 adults, including a mother of one child in care. The facility is not within capacity. Child care areas include the entire main dwelling unit, located on the left hand side and the converted garage. Off limits areas are the Licensee\342\200\231s personal home, located on the right side of the property, which includes a pool house, a gym, and a pool. Off limit areas have been made inaccessible by an 8 foot fence. There is no direct access from the middle dwelling unit, or the main dwelling unit to the right side of the property. Per the Licensee, the children are observed upon entry and throughout the day for signs of illness. If a child is ill, an appropriate isolation area has been established in the front living room of the main dwelling unit. The facility sketch on file is not accurate. The home is clean and has adequate ventilation and heating. Licensee has provided enough space for the children to eat, sleep, and play within the home. Parents provide the children\342\200\231s lunches and snacks. Licensee has packaged snacks on site if needed. Children\342\200\231s food is stored in the kitchen refrigerator, if needed. The fully fenced backyard on the right side of property, is used for play time. Licensee was reminded that supervision of the children must be maintained at all times, and no child shall be left in a parked vehicle or car seat for sleeping purposes. Licensee has a working cellphone and can communicate with the parents via text or call. All required forms are kept in the main dwelling unit. Emergency drills are being conducted and logged at least every six months and there is a written disaster plan on file.The drill was last conducted in on 09/02/2025. The fire extinguisher is full and of adequate size and located in the kitchen. The dual smoke alarm and carbon monoxide dector located in the main dwelling unit\342\200\231s living room, is operational. There is a hunting rifle located in the ADU that meets licensing regulations. There is a pool in the ADU backyard, that does not meet licensing regulations but is completely separate from the children\342\200\231s area. Due to time constraints, LPA was unable to check staff and children records. LPA will be conducting an annual continuation inspection in the future. Licensee's pediatric CPR/FA is valid until 05/2027. LPA reminded the Licensee, that Mandated Reporter Training certificates are to be renewed every two years at the following website: www.mandatedreporterca.com . 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. LPA discussed California Megan's Law and the website was provided as follows: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and provided 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. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication. Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/ . Licensee is advised to sign up for Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs) for one or more programs on our website: www.ccld.ca.gov . Select \342\200\234Child Care\342\200\235 then \342\200\234Quick Links\342\200\235 and Quarterly Updates. Select \342\200\234Receive Important Updates\342\200\235 then put the email address in and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and select \342\200\234subscribe.\342\200\235 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 . Exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the Licensee, Cherly Burns. Appeal rights were printed and discussed. A copy of this report was provided. (4) Type B\342\200\231s issued. (1) Technical Violation issued. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.