Routine inspection·December 10, 2025

On December 10, 2025, at approximately 2:10PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nicole Tran conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit. LPA met with licensee, Carole Cather (L1) and explained the purpose of the visit. Present during the visit was L1, two helpers, 3 infants and 8 preschool age children. The facility\342\200\231s operating hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30AM \342\200\223 4:30PM. Daycare Areas : Playroom (Living Room), Nap Room (Bedroom #1), Classroom (Bedroom #2), Bathroom #1, Dining Room, Kitchen (only for passing through), Hallway, Shoe Room (Living Space), and Backyard. Off Limit Areas : Bedroom #3 and Bathroom #2. LPA inspected the facility for health and safety hazards with L1. LPA observed all electrical outlets have been secured with covers or made inaccessible by furniture. Poisons, chemicals, and cleaning solutions are stored high on shelves, inaccessible to children in care. There are multiple smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the home. Facility is equipped with two fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguishers and a complete first aid kit. Off-limit areas have been made inaccessible with child safety gates and latches. There is a non-operating fireplace in the Playroom that has been barricaded with furniture. Per L1, there are no firearms or weapons at the facility. LPA observed the Playroom to have a variety of age-appropriate toys and equipment. There is a carpet and rubber padding to cushion the ground for any falls. Furniture is in good repair and is free of loose, sharp, and rough edges. Hooks are available for children\342\200\231s coats and personal items in the Shoe Room. Children have access to art supplies, books, manipulatives, and more. Children nap on cots in the Nap Room. Families provide bedding materials and bring them home weekly to wash. Continued on Page Two Page Two The Dining Room has a sink for children to wash their hands before eating. Per L1, the facility provides morning snack and afternoon snack. Children bring lunch from home and LPA observed their food containers to be appropriately labeled with their names. Currently enrolled children do not have any allergies or medications. Drinking water is readily available from children\342\200\231s water bottles and refilled from tap or the refrigerator water dispenser as needed. Children can use Bathoom #1 in the Classroom and LPA observed it to be clean, in working condition, and to have age-appropriate toileting equipment. Accessible cabinets and drawers were free of chemicals and poisonous items. Families provide diapers and wipes and LPA observed them to be individually stored. The facility also has extra wipes if needed. The Backyard is fully enclosed and fenced. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and equipment present. Balance bicycles, tricycles, and play structures are available for children to play with. There is also artificial turf to cushion falls. Trees and buildings offer ample shade for children to rest and play under. LPA did not observe any swimming pools or other similar bodies of water on the premises. 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 reviewed four children\342\200\231s files and facility records. Children\342\200\231s records were observed to include their emergency information and immunization records. LPA observed 15-minute sleep logs properly documented for infants under 24 months of age. All required postings were available for review in the Shoe Room. All adults living or working in the home have been associated to the facility and have criminal record clearance. The last emergency drill was conducted in June 2025. L1 has current pediatric CPR/First training expiring in 5/2027 and Mandated Reporter training expiring on 12/28/2025. L1 has current child care liability insurance. Helpers\342\200\231 files have their immunization records available for review. Continued on Page Three Page Three 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. 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. During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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. 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 . No deficiencies were cited during today\342\200\231s visit on December 10, 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, Carole Cather.