Routine inspection·March 27, 2026

On March 27, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Stacey Williams conducted an unannounced annual random inspection and met with Licensee, Graciela Alvarez. LIC (126) Entrance Checklist for Family Childcare Homes was provided and reviewed with Licensee. There were two children present during today’s inspection. Facility hours of operation are from 5:30am -7:00 pm five days a week (Mon-Fri). Licenses does not provide overnight care. Facility fees are current. Criminal record clearances have been verified. 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. A health and safety inspection was conducted in all areas accessible to children. Upon entry, LPA observed the posting of the facility license, Emergency Disaster Plan, Earthquake Preparedness Checklist and Notification of Parent Rights. The off-limits areas in the home include the attached back house, the backyard, the side yards on both sides of the house, the master bedroom, and the son's upstairs bedroom. The entire upstairs is inaccessible by a closed and locked door. The backyard is inaccessible by metal fences that disable access to the side yards as well. Outdoor play space is in the front yard, and the area is fenced. The off-limit areas are being made inaccessible by closed locked doors, baby gate, and SUPERVISION. LPA reminded licensee that 100% SUPERVISION is always required while the daycare children play outdoor in the front yard. Licensee acknowledged that she understands 100% SUPERVISION requirement for outdoor play at her front yard. Continued on LIC809-C... Page 2... Licensee acknowledges that she must contact LPA prior to making an off-limits area on-limits and vice versa. Toys appear to be safe and in working order. Cleaning agents and detergents are made inaccessible to children. Poison, toxic and hazardous times are made inaccessible to children. Functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed in the home and meet Title 22 regulations. LPA observed a 2A-10BC fire extinguisher. Sharp utensils are inaccessible to children. Licensee understands that she must ensure the safety locks are not broken. Licensee stated that there are weapons in the home in an off- limits area where the ammunition and weapon are in locked cases and stored separately. There are no bodies of water on the property. LPA observed a current roster and fire drill log. LPA reviewed children’s files for the children enrolled which obtained all required documents. Current pediatric CPR and first aid training and immunization record was verified for Licensee. CPR for Licensee expires 4/2026 for Licensee. Mandated Reporter Training was verified and expires 3/2026. Mandated Reporter training must be completed once every two years, and training is accessible at www.mandatedreporterca.com . 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. Report continued on LIC809-C... Page 3... 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 childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, Licensee, Graciela Alvarez confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility, and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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. Report continued on LIC 809-C... Page 4... LPA reminded Licensee to advise the department of any and all facility closures (vacations, Holidays, and illness). A notice of site visit was given to Licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Licensee, Graciela Alvarez. Appeal rights were provided. In the areas that were evaluated, LPA Williams informed Licensee, Graciela Alvarez that this report dated 3/27/2026 contains no citations for today’s inspection.