Routine inspection·September 4, 2025

On September 4, 2025 @ approximately 8:45 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon met with Licensee Ruth Brown to conduct an unannounced annual random inspection. The purpose of the inspection was explained to licensee. Present in the home today was licensee, licensee spouse, two assistants, and an assistant\342\200\231s minor child caring for 9 children (4 infants & 5 preschool-age). All adults living and working in the home have criminal background clearances and associated to facility. Licensee is operating within capacity and ratio requirements on this day. Hours of operation are Monday\342\200\223 Friday 8:30am \342\200\223 5:30pm. Licensee owns two dogs, LPA reviewed updated vaccines. LPA and Licensee toured the indoors and outdoors of home for health and safety hazards. The home is a single story, 5 bedrooms, 3 bath home. The DAY CARE AREAS: Entrance foyer, living room (currently only used for napping), daycare room, bathroom #1(in daycare room), kitchen, dining room, utility room (walk through between dining room and daycare room) and backyard. The OFF-LIMIT AREAS : All five bedrooms, the two bathrooms located in off limits area, garage and sides of backyard. The ISOLATION AREA : Dining room area and away from other children. LPA observed the home to have proper lighting and ventilation. LPA observed a child proof gate installed at the entrance foyer and in hallway to off limits area. LPA observed a changing pad in daycare room. LPA observed the bathroom to be equipped with children\342\200\231s toiletries. The fireplace in the living room is properly barricaded. All electrical outlets are secured with childproof covers and barricaded with furniture. LPA observed cabinets in kitchen and bathroom equipped with childproof latches. Home is furnished with age-appropriate toys, storage cubbies, child size furniture, learning material, books, playpens, all in good condition. LPA observed each child to have their own playpen or sleeping mat; licensee provides sheets for playpens and are washed on a weekly basis or as needed. Cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful items are stored inaccessible to children in care. The entire backyard is surrounded by and enclosed with a 5 ft. wood fence. Off limits sides of backyard are secured with gates. LPA observed the backyard equipped with playhouses, a swing set (anchored to ground), slide structures, climbing dome and ride-on toys, all in good condition. LPA observed infant/toddler swings attached to patio awning. LPA observed the backyard to be equipped with an umbrella and trees to provide shade for children in care. Outdoor flooring is cement and artificial grass to cushion falls. LPA observed an unused jacuzzi in the off-limits area of backyard which had items stored on top of it and inaccessible. Cont. page 2\342\200\246 Page 2... Home is equipped with a working smoke detector and working carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher (2A10BC) in the utility room and is easily accessible. First aid kit is fully stocked with medical supplies. Licensee uses a landline and cell phone in the home. Per licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home. LPA reviewed 5 children\342\200\231s files and 2 staff files; all files were complete. LPA reviewed 15-minute sleep logs for enrolled infants. Licensee maintains a current children\342\200\231s roster. Licensee CPR/FA expires 01/2026 and Mandated Reporter training expires 06/2027. Licensee provides breakfast, lunch and two snacks to children in care. LPA reminded Licensee to label children\342\200\231s food brought from home. LPA observed the Childcare License, Parent's rights and emergency disaster plan posted at entrance foyer of home. The last emergency disaster drill was conducted on August 12, 2025, and is properly documented. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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. 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Licensee was reminded about the Provider Information Notices (PINs) on the CCLD website. Licensee was informed that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a childcare facility unless he or she has been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety code 1596.7995 and 1597.662. LPA reviewed AB 1207 with the Licensee. Cont. page 3... Page 3... As of January 1, 2018, all staff must complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. LPA reminded licensee about Mandated Reporter training available www.mandatedreporterca.com . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.v/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. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . During the exit interview, licensee Ruth Brown confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the home and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. No deficiencies issued today in accordance with Title 22. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee, Ruth Brown.