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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

DURAO, SAMANTHALicense 394500450
Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On September 12, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Janie Davis met with Licensees Rachel and Samantha Durao for the purpose of an unannounced annual inspection. There were six children present at the time of inspection. Licensee's operating hours are Monday through Friday 6:30 am to 5:00 pm a week. LPA verified the annual fees are current. 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. The off-limits areas in the home are: All bedrooms and garage. During the inspection, a shed outside was additionally placed off limits. Additionally, the backyard was placed on limits. Off-limits areas will remain inaccessible to children by closed doors and/or supervision. The outdoor playard is fenced. Toxic and hazardous items are inaccessible to children. LPA observed the required postings and a working phone. LPA observed a current roster and documentation that a fire drill is conducted at least once every six months. 2A10BC fire extinguisher m eets regulations. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and verified they were both functional. LPA toured the kitchen area and verified knives and cleaners were inaccessible to children in care. There is no pool in the home. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. LPA observed daycare room with age appropriate toys for children. LPA observed a restroom and verified that hazardous and toxic items were inaccessible to children in care. Continued on 809C... 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. In addition, LPA discussed the infant sleep regulations with licensee. LPA observed 15min infant napping logs for infants 24 months and under. LPA provided a copy of LIC 9227 Individual Sleeping Plan, for infants under 12 months, for licensee during today's inspection. 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. Children's files were reviewed. Emergency information and required immunization records were discussed. Licensee's immunization records for measles (MMR), pertussis (Tdap), and the flu are available in the facility file. Current in-person EMSA pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was verified and expires 07/20/2026 and Child Care Provider Mandated Reporter certification was verified and expires 6/24/2026. 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. Report continues 809-C. 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 . 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. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Rachel Durao. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days for parental review. Licensee was encouraged to visit the Department website at WWW.CCLD.CA.GOV for childcare updates, current forms, legislation and regulation information. A copy of this report will remain on file for a period of three years for public review upon request. Licensee's signature on this form acknowledges receipt of this form. A notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. In the areas that were evaluated, no deficiencies were cited during today\342\200\231s inspection.

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the September 12, 2025 inspection of DURAO, SAMANTHA?

This was a inspection inspection of DURAO, SAMANTHA on September 12, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to DURAO, SAMANTHA on September 12, 2025?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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