Routine inspection·December 5, 2025

On 12/5/2025 at 1:35PM., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Luis Gomez met with Licensee, Christina Collum. The purpose of today\342\200\231s visit was explained and was for an unannounced, annual/ random inspection. Present was licensee and helper caring for 10 children. (4 infant-age, 6 preschool-age). Per licensee, days and hours of operation are: Monday- Friday: 7:30am- 6:00pm. The areas of the home used for care are: Lower Level: Living Room (Napping only); Living Room #2 (Playroom); Bathroom #1; Kitchen; and Outdoor Play Area (Front and Backyard). The areas of the home designated as off- limit are Lower Level: Garage and Dining Area, Upper Level: Bedroom #1, #2, #3, #4, and Bathroom #2, #3. LPA inspected home inside and outside for health and safety hazards. At 1:40PM., the following was observed: Facility has age-appropriate playthings available for the children.The furniture, materials, and toys were in good repair. LPA observed infant feeding chairs available in kitchen. Licensee has table and several chairs, scaled to the appropriate size. For napping services/ scheduled rest, LPA observed several infant play pens stored in facility. The play pens were observed empty with tight- fitted sheets. Per licensee sheets are washed weekly. LPA advised licensee to not warm bottles of milk on a mental source to avoid warping/ melting bottles. At 1:45PM., Based on observation, LPA confirmed staircase (top and bottom) in kitchen has not been barricaded. The facility bathroom was observed clean, with faucet and toilet in operating condition. LPA observed changing table available in the playroom. The facility was comfortable with adequate ventilation and sufficient lighting. The facility has a telephone service; functioning carbon monoxide/ smoke combination detector; and fire extinguisher (3A:40BC). (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.) (Page 2) LPA inspected backyard area. The area was completed enclosed. Home does not have any pools; fishponds; jacuzzi; or other bodies of water. At 1:55PM., Based on observation, LPA confirmed dog droppings and excessive boxes in the backyard area. At 2:20PM., LPA reviewed facility records including the children and staff files. The children\342\200\231s files were reviewed and included the: Identification and Emergency Information (LIC700); Notification of Additional Children in care (LIC9150); Immunization record; Notification of Parent's Right (LIC995A); Consent for Medical Treatment (LIC627). At 2: 45PM., Based on record review, LPA confirmed (LIC9227) individual infant sleeping plan missing from qualifying infant's files. LPA reminded licensee to document infant napping reviews every 15 minutes. Advisory Note: Technical Violation (LIC9102TV) was issued. The staff records were reviewed and included the: Proof of required immunization and Notifications of Employee Rights (LIC9052). At 3:00PM., Based on record review, LPA confirmed licensee's CPR/1st Aid Certification had expired. The licensee\342\200\231s proof of the completed mandated reporter training course (AB1207) was current, expiring 7/25/2025. The licensee conducts the required emergency disaster drill every 6 months, with last drill done on 7/15/2025, and was properly logged. The required forms are posted in facility and include the: License; Notification of Parent\342\200\231s Rights (PUB379); and Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610A). Per licensee, isolation of an ill child is in the playroom. Per licensee, the facility provides daily snack/ meals service for children. LPA observed pet (dog) in facility. Per license, dog is vaccinated. (REFER TO 809C, FOR CONT.) (PAGE 3) The 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. Facility was informed of the www.mychildcareplan.org site is a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting to child care providers and resources and referral agencies (R&R) throughout California. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information, see PIN 20-02-CCP. When an IMS is provided, a plan for 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- 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, deficiencies were cited in areas evaluated according to California Title 22, Div. 12 Chap. 3, Health and Safety Code of Regulations and cited on LIC809D. The exit interview reviewing facility plan of correction; facility evaluation report was discussed with Licensee, Christina Collum. The licensee\342\200\231s signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these documents. During exit interview, licensee confirmed no registered sex offenders are living in the facility, and LPA completed RSO profile. Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.