Routine inspection·September 3, 2025

On 9/3/2025, at approximately 8:45AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alvarado conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility. LPA Alvarado met with Licensee Zeneyda Alvarado(L1) and disclosed the purpose of the visit for today. LPA Alvarado observed Present in the Facility is (L1), and assistant supervising 6 children (3 Infants and 3 Preschoolers). The licensee is a large license and is operating within capacity limits and ratio during today\342\200\231s inspection. Everyone in the household has fingerprint clearance and is associated to the facility during today\342\200\231s inspection. Daycare area: Living Room 1, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1, outdoor Play Space 1. OFF limit area: Front Yard, Bedroom 1, Kitchen, Living Room 2 (Pass through only to outdoors space, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bathroom 2 and 3, and Outdoor space 2 (Back of the house). LPA Alvarado reminded the licensee that prior to making alterations or additions to a family child care home or grounds, the licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changes. Also, including that any off-limit areas must be approved by the department prior to use. LPA also reminded (L1) that any areas that are not acessible for children must be made inacessible to children such as with baby gates and child locks. At approximately 9:00AM LPA inspected the home for any health or safety hazards along with (L1). The home is clean and in orderly condition. The home is equipped with a fully charged 2-A:10-B:C fire extinguisher. Facility has a smoke alarm and Carbon monoxide detector that was tested and observed to be functioning during today\342\200\231s inspection. Facility has a heater that appears as a fireplace and (L1) cover it so children do not have acess. LPA observed the facility to provide care for children in a garage, LPA Alvarado informed (L1) that it is off limits and (L1) removed the children and were brough back indoors to the main house. LPA Alvarado observed blankets and loose articles in the crib and LPA Alvarado discussed safe sleep No infants were present in the crib at the time or observed to be sleeping. (L1) removed it immediately and made it inaccessible. Continued on Page 2... Page 2 Continued... Facility hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:30AM-5:30PM. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and learning materials to be present. Furniture is age-appropriate and free of rough, loose, or sharp edges. Per (L1) Facility provides Breakfast, Lunch, snack and dinner if needed. (L1) also stated that parents provide the formula or breast milk for infants in care, and was observed to be properly stored in the fridge. (L1) provides napping equipment which was observed such as pack n plays and cots. (L1) stated that families bring blankets from home and facility will wash napping equipment weekly or as needed. Per (L1) there are no firearms present in the facility. All chemicals and Poisons are locked and made inaccessible to children. Facility has partial of a first aid kit and was suggested to have a complete first aid incase of an emaergency. Phone number listed on file for Licensee is current. Facility has two pets in the facility that are located in an off limit are of the home and do not come in contact with the children. No pools, hot tubs, spas, fishponds or similar bodies of water observed on the property. The license also confirmed no bodies of water on property. License was reminded that Babywalkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items will not be used for children in care and are not allowed. (L1) and assistants have current Pediatric CPR/First Aid that will expire 10/2025. (L1) and assistant also have current Mandated Reporter Training that Expires 1/2026. (L1) was reminded that CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter Training needs to be renewed every two years. LPA at approximately 11:00AM reviewed 6 children\342\200\231s Records, Personnel Records (Licensees & Assistant Present). Required postings were observed to be posted in a prominent publicly accessible area of the facility. (L1) was provided by LPA Alvarado a packet containing the Recently Approved Safe Sleep Regulations in Effect PIN 20-24-CCP , along with a Copy of the Infant Sleep Chart for Documentation of the Infant 15-Minute check, a copy of the Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227), CDSS additional information regarding Safe Sleep in Child Care information and a Copy of the Family Child Care Homes Regulations that include 102352. Definitions, 102417. Operation of a Family Child Care Home, 102425. Infant Safe Sleep, and 102426. Overnight Care. 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 . Continued on Page 3... Page 3 Continued... 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. 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-andresources/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. 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 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, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. See LIC 809-D for deficiencies being cited today on 9/3/2025 under the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. Regarding Care and Supervision, Facility Administration, and Records. See LIC9102-TV for Technical Violation issued today regarding Physical Plant and Records. See LIC9102-TA for Technical Advisory issued today regarding Physical Plant, Facility Administration, and Records. 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. Appeal rights were provided to Licensee, Zeneyda Alvarado. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Zeneyda Alvarado.