Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kelly Gerth conducted an unannounced annual inspection for a Large family childcare at the above date and time. LPA met with Licensee Maria Berumen who guided LPA on a tour of the home. There were 06 child present with Licensee Maria Berumen and 2 assistants when LPA arrived. The facility operates Monday- Friday 7:00AM- 5:00PM. Certain areas are off-limits, including 1 bedroom, master bathroom, garage and side yard.
The facility is licensed as a Large Family Child Care Home (FCCH) with a maximum capacity of 14 children and is operating within the licensed capacity of the license. The fire clearance for a large family childcare was approved on 07/31/2023 by Oceanside Fire Department. A working telephone is available, and the current phone number on file is correct. A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed, along with a functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector and confirmed operable during the inspection.
All hazardous items, including toxins, are stored securely and are inaccessible to children. No weapons are present per Licensee Maria Berumen. The Licensee understands that all firearms, weapons, and ammunition must be locked separately and made inaccessible as per Title 22 Regulations.
The home is one level without stairs and does not have a fireplace. The facility provides clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys for children. A current roster is on file. The required postings, including the Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights, are displayed. Fire and disaster drill documentation is maintained, with the last drill conducted on 10/15/25.
There
are no
any pools, spas, or other bodies of water, confirmed by the Licensee. Licensee Maria Berumen
understands that all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools, spas, and some fountains must be properly covered or fenced per Title 22 Regulations. The Department must be notified before and after installation of the above types of bodies of water.
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In addition, all wading pools or similar products must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.
Children's records were reviewed and are complete. Resident and staff records were reviewed and are complete. All adults requiring caregiver background checks have received the necessary clearances and exemptions. Licensees Mandated Reporter Training has been completed and is valid until 10/28/2026, Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expires on 09/26/2027, and Health and Safety Certificate was completed on 08/08/2023.
Licensee Maria Berumen 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 the safe sleep regulations with Licensee Maria Berumen 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 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, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) or (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 Maria Berumen 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.
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On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department\342\200\231s website:
www.ccld.ca.gov
. Additionally, there is a link to \342\200\234Receive Important Updates\342\200\235 located on the right side of the page, immediately above Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for. The Licensee was reminded of their reporting requirements and provided with the Regional Office\342\200\231s Unusual Incident Reporting email mailbox:
UnusualIncidentReportsDO10@dss.ca.gov
The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200
On this date, 10/24/2025, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.
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 for CARE tools, please send the 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/process
.
There are no deficiencies being cited at this time.
An exit interview was conducted, where appeal rights and a copy of this this report were reviewed with and handed to Licensee Maria Berumen. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.