Routine inspection·May 5, 2026

On 5/5/2026, at approximately 9:15AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alvarado conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility. LPA Alvarado met with Licensee Ana Bertha Santiago(L1) and disclosed the purpose of the visit for today. Upon arrival of the Facility (L1) disclosed that she has two relatives who do not reside in the home that are present who are visiting and that a Health Physician was also going to arrive, shortly after. Present in the Facility is Licensee supervising 5 children (4 Infants and 1 Preschool age Children).The Facility is a large license and is not operating within capacity limits and ratio during today’s 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. Daycare area: Living Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1 (Located in Bedroom 1), and the Outdoor Play yard. OFF limit area: Bedroom 2, Bathroom 2, and Driveway. LPA inspected the home for any health or safety hazards with (L1). During the Inspection walkthrough LPA observed an Infant in a Stroller and LPA removed Immediately, Infant was not sleeping. LPA reminded (L1), that Car seats and strollers are only a form of transportation. LPA observed the home to be in clean and orderly condition. The home is equipped with a fully charged fire extinguisher, that is located on the wall. Facility has a smoke Detector and Carbon monoxide detector that were observed to be functioning during today’s inspection. Per (L1) there are no firearms present in the facility. All chemicals and Poisons are locked being made inaccessible. The home has no pools or similar bodies of water on property. LPA reminded (L1) that baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers and any other similar items are to not be used for children in care. (L1) also confirmed of no similar bodies of water on property. Continued on Page 2.. Page 2 Continued... Facility hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4:30PM. Per (L1) also goes by family needs. 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) facility provides Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack. (L1) also stated that the facility provides napping equipment. LPA reminded (L1) that there shall be at least one crib per infant. (L1) stated that the facility washes weekly or as needed. Phone number listed for (L1) is current. LPA observed a First Aid Kit to be available and complete. LPA reviewed one personnel record, (L1) has current Mandated Reporter Training that Expiries 11/2027, (L1) has Current Pediatric First Aid/CPR that expires 2/2028. LPA reminded (L1) that Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Mandated Reporter Training need to be renewed every two years and for all assistants who are providing care to children. Required Immunizations were also observed to be maintained on file for (L1). LPA reviewed 5 children’s records out of the 5 that were present, that were observed to have completed with required documents. LPA reminded (L1) of a few forms that were missing, LIC 9227 were observed to be on file for infants and LPA was able to observed that (L1) has been maintaining 15 Min sleep logs for infants 24Months and under. LPA during file reviews observed that the facility was overcapacity. Facility has Four Infants and 1 Preschooler. LPA reviewed Facility Records and observed partial required documents posted and available for review. Reminding (L1) of a few that were missing and provided during today’s inspection. Facility has conducted and documented the Emergency Disaster Drills recently, Last one Documented was for 2/12/2026. LPA reminded (L1) that emergency drills must be continued to be conducted and documented once every six months. LPA provided (L1) with the Entrance Checklist for Family Child Care Homes (LIC 126) for reference regrinding required items to be made available for inspection by the licensee or facility representative. Continued on Page 3... Page 3 Continued... (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. During todays inspection present were (L1) relatives who do not live in the facility or provide any care. LPA reminded (L1) that if relatives are not fingerprinted, they may not provided any care for any children present. 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. 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/ . Continued on Page 4... Page 4 Continued... (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 Ana Bertha Santiago, 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 . LPA Diana Alvarado informed licensee Ana Bertha Santiago that this report dated 5/5/2026 document’s 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Diana Alvarado informed the licensee, Ana Bertha Santiago to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 5/5/2026 that documents any Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. See LIC 809-D for deficiencies being cited today on 5/5/2026 under the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. Regarding Staffing Ratio and Capacity, Physical Plant and Records. See LIC9102-TA for Technical Violations regarding Care and Supervision and Facility Administration. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Ana Bertha Santiago.