Routine inspection·March 12, 2026

On March 12, 2026, at approximately 1:45PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alvarado conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility. Facility entrance is on the right side of the home, on the lower portion of the home that has a doorbell at the top left side. LPA Alvarado met with the Licensee, Scarlet Janeth Garcia (L1) and daughter, and disclosed the purpose of the visit for today. LPA Alvarado observed Present in the Facility is (L1) and assistant supervising 1 Infant. Facility is a large license and is operating within capacity limits and ratio during today\342\200\231s inspection. (L1) was reminded that if no assistant provider is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home as specified in 102416.5 Staffing Ratio and Capacity. Everyone present in the household has fingerprint clearance and are associated to the facility as of today\342\200\231s inspection. Day Care Area: Family Room (Main Day Care Area) located on the back lower portion of the home that also includes one \302\275 bathroom, and the entire backyard that consist of the deck and lower portion of the deck. Off Limits Area: Entire 2 nd Level of the home, Garage and Front Yard. On the 1 st Floor, Bedroom 3 and the Kitchen Area. LPA along with (L1) inspected the home for any health or safety hazards indoors and outdoors. The home is clean and in orderly condition. The home is equipped with a fully charged 23-A:40-B:C fire extinguisher. Continued on Page 2... Page 2 Continued... Facility has a smoke and Carbon monoxide detector, that were tested and observed to be functioning during today\342\200\231s inspection. No fireplaces were observed in the Day Care Area. Facility has cubbies that are designated for children\342\200\231s belongings. Facility has all off limit areas properly barricaded and made inaccessible to children. Facility home has stairs that lead to the second floor, and the Main Day care Area has a baby gate that was observed to be making the stairs inaccessible to children. Outdoor space was observed to have a top deck that is gated and lower portion of the deck that also have pass-way, and the outdoor space was observed to be fenced in with a fence at least 4ft height. LPA had the conversation with (L1) regarding removing things from the outdoor space that are no longer needed. Facility hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:30AM-5:00PM. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and learning materials to be present. Furniture is age-appropriate and free of rough, loose, or sharp edges. Wall outlets were observed to be child proof. Per (L1) Facility provides Breakfast, Lunch and Snack. LPA suggested that the facility when providing food for children have a separate designated space for children belonging in the refrigerator that are also properly labeled. (L1) stated that families provided blankets and sheets from home. (L1) stated that they get sent home at the end of the week to be washed and returned if not facility also washes weekly or as needed. LPA observed the children\342\200\231s bathroom which is \302\275 a bathroom which includes a sink and toilet to be functional during today\342\200\231s inspection. A changing table was also observed in the \302\275 bathroom. Per (L1) there are no firearms present in the facility. All chemicals and Poisons are locked and made inaccessible to children. Facility has a fully equipped First Aid Kit and reminded (L1) of expiration dates on First Aid kit materials. Phone number listed on file for Licensee is current. No pools, hot tubs, spas, fishponds or similar bodies of water observed on the property. (L1) also confirmed there were no bodies of water on property. (L1) was reminded that Babywalkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items will not be used for children in care and are not allowed. Continued on Page 3... Page 3 Continued... LPA reviewed one personnel records and (L1) has current Pediatric First Aid/CPR that will expire on 1/2027. (L1) has current Mandated Reporter Training that Expires 8/2027. (L1) was reminded that Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Mandated Reporter Training need to be renewed every two years and for assistants. LPA had the conversation with (L1) regarding having her daughter who at times might assist in care to ensure that she also has the required training prior to stepping in as an assistant. Facility only currently has one child enrolled and therefore its been mostly the licensee operating as a small in the meantime. LPA reviewed one child\342\200\231s records, that were observed to have completed required documents. LPA also observed that documented 15-Minutle Sleep Logs have not been continued to be maintained for infants 24Months and under. LPA reminded that sleep logs must be continued to be maintained. LPA reviewed Facility Records and observed required documents posted and available for review. Reminding (L1) of a few that were missing. Facility has conducted Emergency Disaster Drills and last one conducted was on 2/2026 and LPA reminded (L1) that emergency drills must be continued to be conducted and documented once every six months. (L1) 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 (L1) 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 [or facility representative] of the importance of checking for and removing any 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. Continued on page 4... Page 4 Continued... (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. 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/ . (L1) 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, the Licensee, Scarlet Garcia confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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 . No deficiencies were issued during today\342\200\231s visit on March 12, 2026 based on LPA\342\200\231s Inspection. See LIC9102-TV for Technical Violation issued today regarding Care & Supervision and Facility Administration. 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. Appeal Rights were provided to (L1). Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Scarlet Janeth Garcia.