Routine inspection·August 21, 2025

On 8/21/2025 at 2:25PM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Luis Gomez met with Licensee, Sarah Kerseg. The purpose of today\342\200\231s visit was explained and was for an unannounced- annual-random inspection. Present was the licensee and assistant caring for 8 children. All children present were preschool-age. Adults present have criminal record clearances on file. Per licensee, facility days and hours of operations are Monday- Friday, 8:30AM.- 3:30PM. Licensee\342\200\231s home has four- bedroom, three- bathroom house. The areas of the home designated for childcare use are: Ground Level: Classroom, Dress up room, Bathroom #1, and Front Yard Area and Backyard Area #1. The areas of the designated as \342\200\230off-limits\342\200\231 are : Entire Home, 2 nd and 3 rd floors, Garage, and Backyard Area #2- Swimming Pool. LPA inspected home indoor and outdoor with licensee for health and safety hazards. At 2:35PM., the following was observed: Facility was clean and neat with age-appropriate playthings and materials available for the children. Facility floor and ground surfaces were clear of any obstructions or hazards. LPA observed child safety gate, preventing child access to staircase. Accessible furniture and books and puzzles inspected were in were in good repair. Facility has storage cubbies are available for children\342\200\231s belongings. LPA observed table, chairs, scaled to the appropriate size. Bathroom #1 was observed clean, with faucet and toilet in operating condition. The cleaning detergents, compounds, and other item which can pose a danger, have been stored in off-limit areas. Facility was a comfortable temperature, ventilation, and lighting. Home has telephone service; smoke and carbon monoxide- combination detector, and fire extinguisher (2A:10BC). (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.) (PAGE 2) During inspection, LPA review the outdoor play areas (Front Yard, Backyard Area #1). The areas were completely enclosed, with shaded rest available for the children. Sandbox inspected had cover installed, and structure was anchored. At 3:00PM., LPA inspected Back Yard Area #2- Swimming Pool. LPA observed in-ground pool and jacuzzi in facility. The area was completely enclosed, with self- closed, self-latching gate installed. LPA observed installed gate opens away from swimming pool and jacuzzi area. Licensee demonstrated pool alarm was functioning during today\342\200\231s inspection. LPA observed visible in pool area is both a safety hook and life ring. Per licensee, drowning prevention safety features are reviewed daily. LPA reminded licensee to document daily review of drowning prevention safety features. At 3:20PM., LPA reviewed facility records including 8 children and staff files. The children\342\200\231s files were reviewed and included the: Identification and Emergency Information (LIC700) and Consent for Medical Treatment (LIC627). The staff files were reviewed by LPA. At 3:40PM., Based on record review, LPA confirmed assistant's proof of completed mandated reporter training (AB1207) course missing from facility files. Advisory Note: Technical Violation issued during inspection (LIC9102TV) LPA reminded licensee to ensure assistant's immunization records are stored in facility files. Advisory Note: Technical Violation (LIC9102TV) was issued. The licensee's CPR/ 1st aid training certification, and proof of completed Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207) courses were current, expiring on 8/7/2026 and 08/06/2026. The licensee is conducting emergency disaster drill every six months, with last drill completed on: 5/15/2025, properly logged. The required postings are posted in facility, and include: Facility License; Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights (PUB379); and Written Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610). Per licensee, isolation of an ill child is in the dress up room. (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.) (PAGE 3) Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 years and over living in the home, person who provides care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employee and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain criminal 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 safe sleep regulations with licensee and the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep Web page at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesource/child-care-licesning/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on United States consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at http://www.cpsc.gov and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. For IMS information, see PIN 20-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll- free ADA information line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514- 0382 (TTY) and link to publications: Commonly asked questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm 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 tool, please send them 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/inforesource/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . Based on today's inspection, no deficiencies were cited in areas evaluated according to California Title 22, Div. 12 Chap. 3, Health and Safety Code of Regulations. An exit interview and facility evaluation report was discussed with Licensee, Sarah Kerseg. Licensee\342\200\231s signature of this form acknowledges the receipt of these documents. During exit interview, the licensee confirmed no registered sex offenders are living in the facility, and LPA completed RSO profile in FAS. Notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days.