Routine inspection·June 5, 2025

On June 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) William Chancellor and Licensing Program Manager (LPM) Pauline Beschorner, conducted an unannounced annual inspection for Amaral Family Childcare (FCCH). LPA and LPM met with Licensee (LIC) Andreia Amaral, who granted entry and provided LPA a tour through the indoors and outdoors of the home. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM- 5:00 PM, servicing children birth to five years old. Certain areas listed as off-limits include the entire second story, main backyard and pond. Facility is licensed as a large FCCH with a maximum capacity of fourteen (14) children and is operating within the capacity listed on the license. Eight daycare children were present, and one assistant. During the inspection, LPA observed daycare children transitioning playing with their peers, in centers, dressing in dramatic play clothing and transitioning for lunch and clean-up. A working cell phone is available, and the current phone number on file is correct. A fully charged fire extinguisher (2A:10BC) was observed on the daycare room near the patio doorway. LPA observed an operational smoke alarm in the daycare ceiling. Additionally, carbon monoxide detector was mounted in the daycare room, and was in working order. LPA confirmed operating child safety locks for kitchen drawers and under the kitchen sink. Kitchen knives were observed to be inaccessible to daycare children located in a kitchen drawer. LPA reminded licensee that all poisons and cleaning compounds deemed hazardous must be locked by a key. The facility provides a variety of age-appropriate toys in the daycare area room. A current roster was available for review and up to date. LPA confirmed the required postings, including the Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan, License and Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights, are displayed in the home entry way. Fire and disaster drill documentation is maintained, with the last drill recorded in June 2025. Licensee Andreia Amaral stated there are no firearms or weapons stored or located on the premise of the FCCH, at this time. Licensee stated they understand that all firearms, weapons, and ammunition must be locked separately and made inaccessible as per Title 22 Regulations. There is a cascading waterfall pond located on the hill in the backyard. Installed surrounding the front of the pond, is a five-foot mesh fence that screens in the body of water. Additionally, there is an above ground jacuzzi that is covered and was locked in the front and back. The backyard is made inaccessible to daycare children by a five-foot retaining wall and is separated with a gate and latch on the opposite side of children. The daycare children primarily utilize the side yard for outdoor play. Licensee understands all bodies of water including ponds, above ground pools & spas, in-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. In addition, all wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position. Both children and staff files were audited during this inspection. Mandated Reporter Training is on file and valid through June 2025. Licensee Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification is current and expires in January 2027. Resident and staff records were reviewed, and all adults requiring caregiver background checks have received the necessary clearances and exemptions. Licensee Andreia Amaral 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 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. Each sleep log shall document date, time, staff initials and position of the infant, when under the age of 12 months. When sleeping in a separate room the door must remain open; the provider should be able to visually observe the infant without moving the door. Additionally, pacifiers are allowed in the crib or play yard, if nothing is attached to it. Clothes clips are only permitted when the infant is mobile. 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 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. 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 Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday \342\200\223 Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200. Unusual Incident Reports (UIR) must be called in within 24 hours and then electronically emailed or faxed within 7 business days at: unusualincidentreportsDO10@dss.ca.gov . Please refer to Title 22: 102416.2 Reporting Requirements- to reference mandatory reasons or incidents required to be self-reported to (CCL) in a timely manner. On June 3, 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. A Notice of Site Visit (NOS) was given and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days. LPA reminded licensee, Andreia Amaral, that the NOS must be posted in a prominent, visible space available to parents, guardians or care givers. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this this report was reviewed with and handed to Licensee, Andreia Amaral. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.