Routine inspection·August 14, 2025

On 8/14/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Saraliz Velando conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Kelsey Doehner. Also present was Licensee\342\200\231s husband/helper, Kurt Doehner. There were 14 children present today. Licensee stated her hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. Licensee has provided adequate space for the children to eat, sleep and play within the home. Areas used for child care include the three bedrooms (Classroom #1, #2 and #3), day care bathroom #1 and #2. Off limits areas include: garage, kitchen, dining room, living room, 2 bedrooms, and one bathroom. The off-limit areas are inaccessible through use of safety gates or doorknob covers. The home has two separate outdoor yards. One is used for children which had canopies and trees used for shade and sufficient toys and age-appropriate play equipment. There is a separate fenced in area located in the farthest back of the yard/patio which consists of a chicken coup, garden, and greenhouse. The home has a fully charged fire extinguisher 2A10BC that meets regulations. There is a smoke and carbon monoxide detector combo that meet requirements and is operational in the hallway. All hazardous items were latched/locked and secured out of reach of children. Licensee stated that there are no bodies of water or weapons in the home. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances. Licensee has a current EMSA approved pediatric First Aid and CPR certifications that expire June 2027. Licensee's husband also has a CPR/First Aid certificate that expires June 2027. A sample of children\342\200\231s records were reviewed and complete. Facility has an updated roster and last fire drill was conducted on 3/27/25. The following items were discussed with provider: Licensee was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers are not allowed in day care. LPA provided the Effects of Lead Exposure to the facility today and reporting responsibilities were discussed. The ABC\342\200\231S of Safe Sleep: Sleep is Safest: Alone, on their Back in an empty Crib on a firm mattress. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee 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. Child Care Providers can now sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINS through the DSS website at https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe . LPA discussed California Megan's Law with provider and advised her to go on the website at www.meganslaw.ca.gov . To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/nspection-process . Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. No deficiencies were observed during inspection. The exit interview was conducted with Licensee, Kelsey Doehner. A copy of this report along with Appeal Rights was provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.