Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
This is a change of location, previous license number was
426217153
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On January 29, 2026 at 9:25 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elizabeth George conducted an announced change of location, pre-licensing inspection for a Small Family Child Care Home (FCCH) license. LPA met with Antoinette Pudwill, applicant of the FCCH and discussed the purpose of today\342\200\231s inspection. LPA in the company of the applicant toured the interior and exterior of the home in its entirety. No children were present at the time of the inspection.
Applicant requested a change of location as well as a decrease of capacity for a small family child care license. The home is a one-story home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, sitting room, kitchen, laundry room, garage, and enclosed backyard. LPA notes the day care services will occur in the living room, sitting room, kitchen, dining room and backyard. Meanwhile, the remainder of the home and garage will be off-limits to children in care. Bedrooms and laundry room/ garage are made inaccessible by means of child proof door locks.
LPA observed the home to be clean and orderly with sufficient space and ventilation for children in care. LPA observed one fireplace which was secured and inaccessible to children in care. Age-appropriate toys and equipment were observed. Cleaning compounds and disinfectants are stored in locked cabinet under sink. Kitchen knives and sharps are stored in cabinet out of reach of children. Applicant was reminded these items are to remain inaccessible to children in care. The bathroom to be used for children in care was observed to be clean, sanitary, and free of toxins/hazardous items accessible to children.
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Discussed with Licensee the importance of continuing to make sure that items that could be hazardous to children, including those that indicate "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" are made inaccessible to children.
LPA observed pack-n-play for infants in the living room and discussed infant safe sleep. Discussed with applicant items that are not allowed in family child care homes.
The backyard is fully enclosed with wooden fencing. The fences entry/exit gates are secured. LPA observed grass and concrete as flooring in the backyard play area. Age-appropriate toys were observed in the backyard. One side of the yard is to be off limits to children in care. Applicant to secure the gate to ensure area is inaccessible prior to licensure. Applicant has three small breed dogs which applicant states the vaccines are up to date on all. LPA advised to keep the vaccine records on hand as a precaution.
Applicant does not have a regulation 2A10BC fire extinguisher in the FCCH purchased or serviced within the last year.
Applicant is reminded to service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher yearly.
LPA had applicant test both smoke detector and carbon monoxide detectors which were found operational at 9:53 am. All adults in the home are fingerprint cleared. No bodies of water were observed on site. Applicant stated that there are no firearms or ammunition in the home.
Applicant's Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate is valid until 3/2/26. Applicant's Mandated Reported Training is valid through December 2027. Preventative Health and Safety and Nutrition Training including one hour of nutrition and lead poisoning was completed on 5/23/20. Childcare orientation was completed on 6/4/20. LPA reminded Applicant of obligation to maintain current training and certifications.
The applicant provided proof of control of property in the form of a tax bill.
Applicant 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.
Continued on 809-C
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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 applicant 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, 1/29/26, 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 address. 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.
Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe
and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.
LPA discussed with applicant the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted.
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
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Once licensed, the applicant is required to comply with the terms and limitations stated on the license. At this time the home does not meet Title 22 Division 12 requirements of a small Family Child Care home, pending the following:
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Regulation 2A10BC Fire Extinguisher
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Side yard to be inaccessible to children in care
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Antoinette Pudwill.