Facility-requested visit·August 13, 2025

On 8/13/25 at 8:50 AM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Seena Parsapour and Gigi Reyes conducted an unannounced Case Management - Change of Capacity inspection at the above-mentioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPAs met with licensee Darlene Martinez and discussed the nature & purpose of the inspection. At the time of the inspection, LPAs observed the licensee's two adult children present, and no children were in care. Licensee states there are currently no assistants. The licensee utilizes the living room, dining room, kitchen, part of the backyard, and one bathroom for childcare areas. The remainder of the home is excluded from childcare services, and is made inaccessible by use of child-safe doorknob covers, and child-safe fencing. LPAs observed the home to be clean and orderly. The bathroom used for care is clean and free of toxins. Sharps are kept elevated and locked in a kitchen cabinet, and cleaning supplies are kept elevated & locked inside the laundry room, which is inaccessible to children. Medications are stored elevated in a closet within a bedroom that is inaccessible to children. There is a fireplace in the living room with a glass and metal mesh cover, and which is locked with zipties on the handles. LPAs observed a regulation fire extinguisher (3A40BC) which was serviced on 3/26/2025. LPAs reminded Licensee to service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. LPAs reviewed Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training certificate, which was completed 7/12/24, and Licensee\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR/First Aid which was completed 1/04/25. LPAs observed a dual smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector in the home, which was tested at 9:01AM and found to be operable. The portion of the backyard which is accessible to children was found to be clean, free of hazards, and to contain age-appropriate toys. CONT. 809-C Page 2) The remainder of the backyard is made inaccessible to children with wooden and child-safe fencing, and has varied footing including concrete and grass. LPAs reminded licensee that visual & physical supervision is required at all times for children in care. (LPAs reminded licensee that the department must be notified prior to any renovations, construction, and remodeling. LPAs observed 1 dog in the home and verified vaccination records. The Licensee submitted documentation for a FCCH change of capacity. The Licensee is seeking to change the FCCH\342\200\231s capacity from 8 to 14. The San Luis Obispo county fire department granted a fire clearance following an inspection completed at the FCCH on 7/24/25. Licensee submitted documents to the department which reflect her qualification for a large FCCH, which LPAs reviewed. LPAs reviewed control of property documentation submitted to the department. Change of capacity from 8 to 14 children is pending supervisors\342\200\231 approval. Exit interview was conducted and Notice of Site visit was given.