Routine inspection·April 25, 2025

On April 25, 2025 at approximately 9:25am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Zaragoza conducted an unannounced, annual inspection. LPA was greeted and granted access by licensee, Nadia V. Lama. At the entrance the licensee was explained the purpose of the inspection. Present during LPA's visit included the licensee, and 3 preschool age children. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Licensee lives in a two- level home with their daughters. All adults living in the home have fingerprint clearance on file. The DAY CARE AREAS are the living room (playroom), bedroom #1, bathroom, and backyard. The OFF-LIMIT AREAS are the kitchen, bedroom #2, bedroom #3, and the garage. All off-limit areas are made inaccessible to children in care with child safety gates. LPA toured day care areas of home with the licensee. LPA observed home to be in good repair with proper temperature and ventilation. Home is equipped with a variety of toys and materials that were observed to be in good condition. LPA observed electrical outlets to be made inaccessible children in care. Cleaning supplies, poisons and hazardous materials are stored in homes off limit area and inaccessible to children in care. Home is equipped with a fully charged fire extinguisher and a smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested during visit and were observed to be in working condition. LPA observed trashcans with tight fitted lids. There are no pools, and bodies of water in the premises. Napping area was observed to be equipped with playpens for napping children. LPA observed children to have their own individual playpen. Per licensee, they provide the sheets for the playpens. Per licensee, sheets are washed every Friday. Per licensee, there are no infant children enrolled in day care. (Continue Report on Page 2...) (Continued, Page 2...) Bathroom was observed to be in proper working condition. LPA also observed appropriate sanitation and toileting equipment for children in care. LPA observed children to have diapers and wipes. Per licensee, children’s families provide the diapers, and the licensee provides the wipes. Children eat in the bedroom #1. Children were observed to have appropriate tables and chairs for eating. Per licensee, they provide a food service, of breakfast, lunch, and two snacks. Per licensee, they are aware of children’s allergies and dietary restrictions. LPA observed knives to be made inaccessible to children. LPA reviewed children’s record. LPA reviewed licensee’s record, which were complete. License has a current CPR/First Aid certification and Mandated Reporter certification. Licensee’s CPR/First Aid certification will expire on, 07/15/25, and Mandated Reporter certification will expire on, 07/11/25. Emergency disaster drills are conducted and are appropriately documented. Last disaster drill was conducted 01/27/25. LPA observed licensing documentation to be properly posted, made available for review. Facility maintains a childcare roster that was also made available for review. Per licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home. 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 . 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. (Continue Report on Page 3...) (Continued, Page 3...) 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-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. 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 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. No deficiencies were issued during todays visit. During the exit interview, the licensee, Nadia V. Lama, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed a Megan’s Law search on 04/25/2025. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Nadia V. Lama.