Pre-licensing visit·December 17, 2025

This is a change of location, previous facility number 406207484. On December 17, 2025, at 9:15 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elizabeth George conducted an announced pre licensing inspection at the above-mentioned residence. LPA met with licensee Nora Zarate and discussed the purpose of the inspection. LPA in the company of the licensee toured the interior and exterior of the home in its entirety. At the time of the inspection there were no children present. Applicant requested a change of location for a Large Family Child Care Home (FCCH) on 12/2/25. The residence is an ADU with a studio concept, that consists of open concept living room, dining room and kitchen with one bathroom room and backyard. The applicant will be using the entire home and back yard for child care purposes. There is no access to the main home, which is owned by the licensee, to the ADU, except for a gate in the bac kyard which is kept locked. LPA observed the home to be clean and orderly. Sharps, cleaning compounds and toxins are stored in a locked upper kitchen cabinet out of children\342\200\231s reach. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and furnishing with plenty of ventilation for children in care. The bathroom to be used for childcare purposes was observed to clean and free of toxins. The outdoor play area was observed to be completely enclosed. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and equipment in backyard. Gate in the backyard to remain locked during day care hours. LPA observed the exit/entry ways of the backyard to be secure. No bodies of water were observed at the residence. Licensee states there are no firearms or ammunition in the home. LPA observed a regulation fire extinguisher (2A10BC) that was serviced on 12/5/25. Licensee was reminded to purchase or service a regulation fire extinguisher annually. Continued on 809-C LPA observed a dual smoke and carbon monoxide detector which was tested and found operable at 9:56AM. A pull fire alarm was observed to have been installed in the home. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. The licensee provided proof of control of property in the form of a mortgage statement. Title 22, Division 12 chapter 3, article 1 section 102352(f)(1) and (h)(1) were provided to the licensee. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . Entrance Checklist was provided to the licensee. 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 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. On this date, 12/17/25, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. continued on 809-C Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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. Fire clearance was officially granted and received from the Five Cities Fire Department on December 8, 2025. This home meets Title 22, Division 12 requirements for a Large Family Child Care Home License. Effective date of the license will be noted as the present day, 12/17/25. Exit interview conducted, report was reviewed and notice of site visit was given to the licensee Nora Zarate.