Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On May 5, 2026, at 2:10 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Vicky Williamson conducted an unannounced Annual Random inspection. LPA met with licensee’s assistant Angela Diaz and discussed the purpose of the inspection. There were five napping daycare children present, one of whom is an infant. During LPA's inspection of the daycare room, the infant child was observed napping in a swing. Licensee’s assistant Angela Diaz immediately removed the child from the swing to a crib. LPA and assistant discussed the safe sleep regulation. At 2:25 PM, Licensee Lorenza Ledezma, licensee’s mother Consuelo Concepcion, assistant Alejandra Ruiz and five daycare children arrived at the facility. At 2:55, one additional daycare child arrived at the facility. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
LPA accompanied by licensee toured the indoor and outdoor of the facility. This facility is a single level, three (3) bedroom, two (2) bathroom home. The following areas are used for daycare: day care room, living room, family room, kitchen, bathroom 1 (inside of daycare room), bathroom 2 (hallway), front yard and the fenced backyard. Off-limit areas include bedroom 1, bedroom 2, bedroom 3, laundry room, detached room (backyard) and the room addition located in the side yard on right side of home. The detached rooms and room addition entrances are accessed through the right-side yard. The detached room in the backyard also has a sliding door that leads to the backyard area. Off limit areas are made inaccessible to children through the use door locks, doorknob covers and fencing. Licensee stated that she use the fenced backyard for outdoor activities for the children. Licensee was reminded that there must always be direct supervision of the children while outdoors. Licensee stated that she understood.
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. LIC 809C Continuation…
Licensee stated there are no bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed no bodies of water on the premises during time of inspection. Licensee stated there are no firearms, other weapons, or ammunition in the home.
The fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors meet requirements and are operational. All poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items in the home are made inaccessible to children through latches, locks, and/or placed on high surfaces. Licensee has children's toys, play equipment and books available. Licensee has a working cell phone.
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, assistant Angela Diaz is valid through July 10, 2027, and for Alejandra Ruiz through July 20, 2026. The licensee and assistants have required immunization records on file. Mandated Reporter training certification for licensee and assistants are valid through October 2026. 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’s files were reviewed and were determined to be complete. Individual Sleeping Plans and documentation of 15 - minute sleep checks are being maintained. The last fire drill was conducted and documented on December 19, 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/
.
See LIC 809C Continuation...
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.
Licensee is reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare.
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.
See LIC 809C Continuation...
Licensee completed the Health and Safety Issues Family Child Care Regulation 102417 form during the time of inspection.
During the exit interview, the Licensee Lorenza Ledezma, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
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
One Technical Violation was issued for Infant Safe Sleep Regulation 102425(i).
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 Lorenza Ledezma.