Routine inspection·October 2, 2025

On 10/02/2025 at 1:00PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Hanna Lucas, made an unannounced visit for the purpose of an Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted at the door by Licensee, Mary Landis. The 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, home was toured and inspected to ensure that the environment is safe for the care and supervision of children. During the visit, there were 14 children present, zero children were under the age of two years old. LPA observed the children being supervised by the Licensee and her assistant, Maria Henshelwood. The facility was within ratio and capacity. Child care areas include the front living room, the front bedroom, the back living room, the downstairs bathroom, and half of the fully fenced backyard. Off limits areas are the kitchen, the garage, the entire second floor, and half of the backyard that has a completely fenced pool that meets regulations. Off limit areas have been made inaccessible through baby gates, and physical barriers, while children are in care. LPA confirmed that the Licensee has a life pole, and a locked gate leading into the pool, which meets regulations. LPA observed a life ring that did not meet regulations. Per the Licensee, the children are observed upon entry and throughout the day for signs of illness. If a child is ill, an appropriate isolation area has been established in the back living room. The facility sketch on file is accurate. The home is clean and has adequate ventilation and heating. Licensee has provided enough space for the children to eat, sleep, and play within the home. Parents provide the children\342\200\231s lunch. Licensee provides morning snack. Children\342\200\231s food is stored in the kitchen refrigerator, if needed. Half of the fully fenced backyard is used for play time. Licensee was reminded that supervision of the children must be maintained at all times, and no child shall be left in a parked vehicle or car seat for sleeping purposes. Licensee has a working cellphone and can communicate with the parents via text or call. All required forms were posted. Emergency drills are being conducted and logged at least every six months and there is a written disaster plan on file. The drill was last conducted on 09/23/2025. The fire extinguisher is full and of adequate size and located in the hallway closet. The dual smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector in the front living room is operational. There are no weapons stored in the home, or on the property. LPA reviewed the the children records that confirmed the age of children in care. LPA also reviewed staff records. Facility roster was current and is being stored for 3 years. Licensee's pediatric CPR/FA is valid until 07/2027. LPA reminded the Licensee, that Mandated Reporter Training certificates are to be renewed every two years at the following website: www.mandatedreporterca.com . 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. LPA discussed California Megan's Law and the website was provided as follows: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and provided the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/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. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of \342\200\234medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/ . Licensee is advised to sign up for Quarterly Updates and Provider Information Notices (PINs) for one or more programs on our website: www.ccld.ca.gov . Select \342\200\234Child Care\342\200\235 then \342\200\234Quick Links\342\200\235 and Quarterly Updates. Select \342\200\234Receive Important Updates\342\200\235 then put the email address in and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and select \342\200\234subscribe.\342\200\235 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 . Exit interview was conducted and the report was reviewed with the Licensee, Mary Landis. Appeal rights were printed and discussed. (1) Type B issued. (3) Technical Violations issued. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.