Correction check·August 20, 2025

On 8/20/25, at 1:30 PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Seena Parsapour and Matthew Sapien conducted an unannounced plan of correction (POC) visit for the above mentioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). This inspection is to follow up on an annual random inspection conducted at the FCCH on 8/12/25. LPAs met with Reyna Castillo De Ferreira, Licensee of the FCCH, and explained the nature and purpose of the inspection. The LPAs, in the company of Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH in its entirety. At the time of the inspection, LPAs observed two day care children present (each of which were the licensee's grandchildren). There were no infants in care at the time of the inspection. In addition to the Licensee, LPA observed the Licensee's husband on site (cleared and associated). During the 8/12/25 visit, LPAs issued one Type A deficiency (see LIC 809-D page from said visit). On 8/12/25, LPAs Seena and Matthew observed the garage being used as a day care room (area is not permitted). Due to the garage not being an approved space for child care, a Type A deficiency was issued. Since the deficiency was issued, the garage space has been made inaccessible to children by way of locking the doors leading to the garage, and with a child-safe doorknob cover on the door leading from inside the house to the garage. LPAs advised the licensee that an additional child-safe doorknob cover should be added to the entry door leading from the backyard to inside the garage, in addition to keeping the doors locked. LPAs also advised the licensee to remove all remaining daycare-related items from the garage. (CONT. 809-C, Page 2) Based on interview and observation from the 8/12/25 visit, LPAs confirmed that this space was not permitted and converted by local building authorities. Per CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), Information Bulletin 20-008, "Garages cannot be used for a day care unless they have been permitted to be used as an occupied space. Typically, garages are used to park vehicles, contain storage, water heaters, A.C. and Heating, washers and dryers all which could be an inherent hazard to the children if used as a play area. Since the garage is not considered a habitable area of the home and is not considered as part of the square footage of the home, the garage should not be utilized as part of the family day care unless it has been converted through a building permit as a habitable space." As mentioned during the aforementioned inspection, LPAs informed the Licensee that they could no longer use the garage as a day care space unless the area is properly permitted and an updated facility sketch is submitted to the Department. The Licensee acknowledged they understood. During today's visit, LPAs' inspection placed emphasis on the garage and whether the Licensee was still using the space for the FCCH. Through interview and observation, LPAs confirmed that the Licensee is longer using the garage as an area for the day care. LPA reminded the Licensee of the process by which they could go about utilizing the garage for the FCCH. During today's visit, no deficiencies were issued. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were also given and signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Facility Representative, Reyna Castillo de Ferreira.