Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On March 26, 2025, at approximately 1:15 pm, Licensing Program Analyst Maria Olguin-Leon and conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with licensee, Magda Olivares. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection. Present during today\342\200\231s visit was licensee, licensees spouse, 3 helpers and 13 children (3 infants, 8 preschoolers and 2 school age). All adults present today have criminal background clearances and are associated to facility. Facility is operating within child ratio capacity. Facility operates Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
LPA toured the indoors and outdoors of the home for health and safety hazards. Home is a single-story home.
Day Care Areas
: Living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom #1 (napping only), bathroom and backyard.
Off Limits Areas:
Bedroom #2, #3, bathroom in bedroom #3, laundry room, and detached garage.
Isolation Area:
Sick children will be isolated in living room or dining room and away from other children. LPA observed bedrooms to barricaded with closed doors. Kitchen is properly barricaded with childproof gate. LPA observed daycare to be clean and orderly with proper lighting and ventilation. Kitchen and bathroom cabinets were observed with child safety latches. Electrical outlets are barricaded with furniture and childproof covers. Fireplace and wall heater are barricaded with furniture. All cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful items are made inaccessible to children. There are plenty of age-appropriate toys, child size furnishings, learning materials, sleeping cots, playpens and cubbies.
Backyard is equipped age-appropriate toys, small climbing/slide play structure and a small infant play area. Outdoor flooring is equipped cement driveway and artificial grass to cushion falls. Detached garage and storage shed were observed in backyard area. LPA observed a gazebo to provide shade to children in care. The entire backyard is surrounded with a 5 ft. fence. LPA did not observe any spas, pools, or other bodies of water.
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Home is equipped with a working dual carbon monoxide/smoke detector. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher in living room wall. LPA reviewed first aid kit and kit is fully stocked. Licensee uses a cell phone on the premise. Per Licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home.
LPA reviewed 5 children\342\200\231s and 4 staff files. Children\342\200\231s files included LIC 9150 and LIC282. LPA reviewed sleeping logs for all infants enrolled. Licensee maintains an updated Children\342\200\231s roster. Licensee\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid expires on 09/2025, and licensee\342\200\231s Mandated reporter training expires on 01/2026. Facility provides meals to children in care, which include breakfast, lunch, and snacks. LPAs reminded licensee any food brought from home must be labeled and stored properly. LPA observed Childcare License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610A) and Parent's rights posted. Last emergency drill was conducted September 13, 2024, 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/
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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.
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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.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.
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
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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.
During the exit interview, licensee Magda Olivares confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
As of today, no deficiencies were issued under CCR, Title 22, Division 12.
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, Magda Olivares. LPA translated report in Spanish.