Routine inspection (3-year)·July 15, 2025

On July 15, 2025, at 12:15 PM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Gloria Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Required 3-year Inspection and met with Licensee, Blanca Cardenas.  LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee.  Eleven (11) daycare children and one staff member (Licensee's daughter) and an uncleared Adult #1 were present in the facility during this inspection. This facility is a one story, four (4) bedroom, three (3) bathroom house. Licensee accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The following areas used for child care are: living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom next to kitchen. Off limits areas are four bedrooms, laundry room, remaining two bathrooms and are inaccessible through use of door knob covers and a book case. Hours of operation are: 7 days a week, 23 hours a day. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements.  Hazardous items were made inaccessible to children during the inspection. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available.  The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities at time of inspection . Licensee shall supervise children during outside activities at all times. Licensee has a pool and spa/ hot tubs, or similar bodies of water and were not made inaccessible to children by a covering that is strong enough to completely support the weight of an adult , locked, or fencing as required by regulation. The inground pool is surrounded by a wrought iron fence, with self-latching, self-closing gate that swings away from the pool and did not meet Title 22 requirements. Upon arrival at this inspection LPA observed the pool gate open. Licensee stated she was cleaning and had forgotten to close the door. Licensee stated she was not aware of the new regulations for bodies of water. Licensee did not have available a pool cover or an alarm, a life ring, a rescue pole, has not been conducting daily inspections, a key lockable device, the gaps in the enclosure are more than 4 inches in diameter. Licensee stated there are no 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 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. Licensee’s First Aid and CPR certification expires on 4/2026.  Licensee has required immunizations.  Licensee did not provide a current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate for her self and Helper.  Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed.  The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 10/3/22.  LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were not complete.  5 out of 11 children did not have immunizations on file. 2 ouf of 2 infants did not have the LIC9227 on file. LPA reviewed Licensee/staff files and observed files were complete with required immunization records. There is one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard.  Cribs or play yards are free from all loose articles and objects. Licensee physically checks on sleeping infants up to 24 months of age every 15 minutes.  An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age.  Licensee states she places infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping. 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. LPA provided and discussed the following:  Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children’s records according to regulation, post all required forms.  Licensee was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare.  Licensee was also provided information regarding SIDS, Lead exposure and Shaken Baby Syndrome. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov .  During the exit interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. LPA advised if there is an unusual incident to report to call Licensing within 24 hours and to follow up with an LIC624B within 7 days. In addition, for general questions, questions regarding licensing requirements call Child Care Licensing. Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. Access our updated Regulation & Forms by using our WEBSITE: http://ccld.ca.gov .  LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: child care advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . 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/ . LPA advised the Licensee that prior to making alterations or additions to the home or grounds, the Licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change. 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. LPA, Gloria Gonzalez informed Licensee, Blanca Cardenas that this report dated, 7/15/25 document Type A citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are an immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA, Gloria Gonzalez informed the Licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 7/15/25 that documents any Type A citations to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Civil Penalty was assessed in the amount of $100, see LIC421. Type B deficiencies are being cited during today's inspection, see LIC809D. 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 . A copy of this report and a Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was given to Licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. LPA observed LIC 9213 was posted. Appeal Rights (LIC 9058) was provided. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.  An exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with Licensee, Blanca Cardenas. LPA interpreted and explained the inspection report to licensee in Spanish, licensee stated she understood.