Follow-up on corrections·July 2, 2025

On 7/2/25 at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Matthew Sapien conducted an unannounced case management (deficiencies) visit of the abovementioned FCCH. This visit is to follow up on an annual random inspection conducted at the FCCH on 6/10/25 and a secondary visit conducted at the FCCH on 6/20/25. The purpose of this visit was to observe what adults are present within the FCCH. LPA met with Frances Silva, Licensee of the FCCH, and explained the nature and purpose of the inspection. The LPA, in the company of Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. At the time of the inspection, LPA observed 14 day care children present, 3 of whom were infants. In addition to the Licensee, LPA observed one minor helper (age verified through a driver's license) and one staff assistant (cleared and associated). Later during the visit, two additional adults arrived at the FCCH (cleared and associated). In sum, during the 6/10/25 visit, LPA Matthew Sapien observed the Licensee, one staff assistant (cleared and associated), and one volunteer. Due to the volunteer appearing to be in middle to late adolescence, LPA inquired on the age of said volunteer. The Licensee and volunteer provided verbal answers to the inquiry. LPA further requested the Licensee to provide confirmation of the volunteer's date of birth through a formal document. Formal records of the volunteer's date of birth were unable to be gathered during the visit. As a result, LPA requested the Licensee and volunteer to each complete a Declaration form (LIC 855) stating the volunteer's date of birth, how long the volunteer has been assisting for, and any other relevant information that could be shared. Moreover, LPA requested the Licensee to submit an official birth record on behalf of the volunteer by 6/20/25 before the close of business day (5:00 PM). On 6/19/25, around 9:00 PM, the Licensee stated that she nor the volunteer would be able to provide the Department with birth records proving the volunteer is under the age of 18. Because of this fact, 2 Type A deficiencies were cited under Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations (CONT. 809-C, Page 2) and Health and Safety Codes during the 6/20/25 visit (see LIC 809-D). On 6/20/25, LPA Matthew Sapien returned to the FCCH to conduct a follow up visit to the 6/10/25 visit. During the 6/20/25 visit, LPA observed 3 day care children present, none of which were infants. In addition to the Licensee, LPA observed one minor volunteer (age was verified through a driver's license). Licensee also informed LPA that 10 other day care children were off site on a local field trip with one staff assistant (cleared and associated) and one parent volunteer. The amount of children on the local field trip was verified through sign in and sign out sheets. As a result, LPA requested the Licensee to provide a list of the 10 children who were off site, along with signed parent consent forms for each of the children acknowledging that their children weren't physically present at the day care residence for the majority of the day on 6/20/25. On 6/23/25 and 6/24/25, the requested documents from the Licensee were received by the Department. During today's visit, no deficiencies were cited. 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, Frances Silva.