Routine inspection·January 14, 2026

On January 14, 2026, at 2:20PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Vicky Williamson conducted an unannounced Annual Random inspection. LPA met with Licensee Lisa Brown and discussed the purpose of the inspection. Also present is licensee\342\200\231s assistant April Reyes. There were two (2) daycare children present. Days and hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 2:00PM - 5:00PM, and Wednesdays 11:50AM - 5:00PM. Licensee provides after school care only. This tri-level, 6 bedroom, 4 bath home was tour and inspected. The following areas are used for child care : living room, kitchen, dining room, downstairs daycare rooms, and downstairs daycare bathroom. Off-limits areas are the entire upstairs. Licensee provides care for only school-age children at this time, but understands that a safety gate must be in place at the bottom of stairs when children under 5 years are present. The backyard is used for outdoor activities and is fully fenced. There are three bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed and in-ground infinity swimming pool that flows into a lower level pool area that has a built in stone slide leading to the lower pool and a jacuzzi in the fenced backyard. In addition there is a bathroom located inside of the fence where the swimming pool and jacuzzi are located. The swimming pool and jacuzzi are surrounded by a 5- foot mesh fence with a self-latching gate that swings away from the pool. Licensee has alarms in all three bodies of water, life ring, rescue pole with a body hook and the daily inspection log is being maintained. Licensee stated there are no firearms, other weapons, or ammunition in the home. All cleaning compounds, medications, and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children during the inspection. There is a working fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a carbon monoxide detector. LIC 809C Continuation\342\200\246 The fireplace in the home is properly secured. The home has a stairway. Licensee has a working cell phone. The licensee has age-appropriate toys and play equipment available. 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. Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification for licensee is valid through October 2026 and for assistant September 2027. The licensee and assistant have required immunization records on file. Mandated Reporter training certification for licensee is valid through November 18, 2027 and for assistant November 22, 2027. LPA informed licensee to ensure the mandated reporter training is completed once every two years. LPA observed the required documents posted. A sample of children\342\200\231s files were reviewed and were determined to be complete. The last fire drill was conducted and documented on December 22, 2025. 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/ . Licensee currently does not provide care to infants. 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 and removing any 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. See LIC 809C Continuation... LPA and licensee discussed and reviewed the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, form LIC 311D, maintaining children\342\200\231s records according to regulation, posting required forms. Licensee is reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare. The licensee was also provided with information regarding SIDS, Lead Exposure and Shaken Baby Syndrome. LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: childcare advocate email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. 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. Please visit the Guardian web page and set-up your Guardian account. https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian . If you have any questions regarding Guardian, please contact CDSS at email: guardian@dss.ca.gov . Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed - related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. During the exit interview, the Licensee Lisa Brown, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. See LIC 809C Continuation.. 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 No deficiencies cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Lisa Brown.