Routine inspection·January 26, 2026

On January 26, 2026 at approximately 9:00AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alvarado conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility. LPA Alvarado met with Licensee America Avila (L1) and disclosed the purpose of the visit for today. LPA Alvarado observed Present in the Facility is (L1) supervising 1 Preschooler. At approximately 9:10AM another child arrived to the facility. Present is (L1) supervising 2 children (1 infant and 1 preschooler). The 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 in the household has fingerprint clearance and is associated to the facility during today\342\200\231s inspection. Daycare area: Living Room (Main Daycare Area), Dining Room, Kitchen, Bathroom and Backyard. OFF limit area: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Garage, Front Yard and Driveway. At approximately 9:30AM LPA inspected the home for any health or safety hazards along with (L1) indoors and outdoors. Facility hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM. LPA observed sufficient age-appropriate toys and learning materials to be present through the facility. Furniture is age-appropriate and free of rough, loose, or sharp edges. LPA observed wall outlets to be properly covered. Facility has a fireplace that is located in the living room and is properly barricaded by furniture making it inaccessible to children in care. Facility has carpet thought the home along with foam padding. Continued on Page 2... Page 2 Continued... No stairs observed or present in the facility. Facility has a small dog that comes in contact with the children and (L1) was able to provide proof of immunizations for small Dog. Per (L1) Facility provides Breakfast, Lunch and Snack. (L1) stated that Facility Provides Napping Equipment such Cots and Pack N Plays. Families provided blankets from home, and per (L1) are sent home at the end of the week to be returned. All chemicals and Poisons are locked and made inaccessible to children. Facility has a fully equipped First Aid Kit. Phone number listed on file for Licensee is current. The home is clean and in orderly condition. The home is equipped with a fully charged 2-A:10-B:C fire extinguisher located in the Kitchen. Facility has a duo smoke and Carbon monoxide detector that was observed to be functioning during today\342\200\231s Inspection. The backyard is fenced off with a fence that is at least 4ft tall, backyard has artificial grass and LPA advised (L1) on a few items that should be removed to ensure that children don\342\200\231t have access to it such as a small, rusted house. LPA reminded (L1) that the yard should always be swept through prior to children being present outdoors. No pools, hot tubs, spas, fishponds or similar bodies of water observed on the property. Licensee also confirmed no bodies of water on property. (L1) confirmed no firearms or weapons on property. (L1) confirmed and is aware that smoking is not permitted in a family childcare facility. License was reminded that Babywalkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items will not be used for children in care and are not allowed. LPA conducted Personnel Record review and (L1) has required Immunizations available for review. (L1) has current Pediatric CPR/First Aid training that will expire on 12/2027. (L1) also has the updated and completed Mandated Reporter Training that Expires 12/2027. (L1) was reminded that CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter Training need to be renewed every two years and renewed by those who are assistants as well. LPA conducted children record review for two children and records were observed to be complete with required forms 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 [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. 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. Continued on Page 4... Page 4 Continued... During the exit interview, the Licensee America Avila, 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 . Based on today's inspection January 26, 2026, No deficiencies were issued today during LPA's visit. See LIC9102-TA for Technical Advisory issued today regarding Physical Plant. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were provided to Licensee, America Avila. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, America Avila.