Routine inspection·January 15, 2026

On January 15, 2026, at approximately 8:50AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alvarado conducted an unannounced annual inspection at the facility. LPA Alvarado met with Licensee Christie T. Cruz(L1) and disclosed the purpose of the visit for today. LPA Alvarado observed Present in the Facility is (L1) supervising 4 children (1 Infant and 4 Pre-Schoolers). (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 criminal record clearance and is associated with the facility as of today\342\200\231s inspection. Daycare area: Family Room (Main Day Care Room) on ground level, Bathroom (Located on the lower level of the home), Nap Room (Located on the Lower level of the home) and Upper Portion of the Backyard that is Gated off. OFF limit area: Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, Entire 2 nd Floor, Lower Portion of the Back Yard, Storage Sheds Outdoors, Front Yard and Garage. 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 located in the Main Day Care Room. Facility has a smoke Alarm and Carbon monoxide detector, that were tested and observed to be functioning during today\342\200\231s inspection. Fireplace was observed in an off limit area of the home that is properly barricaded. Continued on Page 2... Page 2 Continued... Home is a split Home that is 3 Levels, off-limit areas were observed to be barricaded and made inaccessible to children. LPA reminded the licensee that any off-limit areas must be approved by the department prior to use. LPA observed that the dining room located next to the Main Day care room is considered off limits and facility was utilizing. LPA had the discussion with (L1) to license the room for family child care use. Per (L1), a new application will be submitted to reflect changes. LPA also reminded (L1) napping equipment such as play-pens should have nothing attached to them and safe sleep was discussed with (L1). Facility hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:00AM-6:00PM. 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) Families provided breakfast, lunch, snack and water. (L1) stated that facility provides napping equipment. Per (L1) there are no firearms present in the facility. LPA reminded (L1) that all chemicals and poisons should always be locked and made inaccessible. LPA observed in the lower bathroom, cleaning materials under the sink and no children were present. No pools, hot tubs, spas, fishponds or similar bodies of water observed on the property. Licensee also confirmed no bodies of water on property. License was reminded that Baby-walker\342\200\231s, bouncers, jumpers and similar items will not be used for children in care and are not allowed. LPA observed a similar item and reminded the licensee that items such as basinets are not allowed. LPA conducted record review for (L1) and facility records, LPA observed that (L1) does not have current CPR/First Aid. Mandated Reporter Training was also observed to be expired. (L1) was reminded that CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter Training need to be renewed every two years. (L1) was also reminded that CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter Training need to be renewed for assistant and helpers as well. Continued on Page 3... Page 3 Continued... LPA also observed that the facility was maintain emergency disaster drills and facility had stopped, (L1) was reminded that Emergency Disaster Drills must be conducted once every six Months. LPA reviewed 5 children files, that were observed to be incomplete. Required postings were observed to be posted and a few that were missing were provided. LPA also provided (L1) the Entrance Checklist (LIC 126) for reference of what is reviewed during inspections. (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. 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. Continued on Page 4... Page 4 Continued... 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, the Licensee Christie T. Crurz, 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 . See LIC 809-D for deficiencies being cited today also on 1/15/2026 under the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. Regarding Care & Supervision, Facility Administration, and Records. See LIC9102-TV for Technical Violation issued today regarding Physical Plant 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 Licensee, Christie T. Cruz Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Christie T. Cruz.