Routine inspection·July 10, 2025

On July 10, 2025 @ approx.1:40 pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon met with Licensee Melissa Landa to conduct an unannounced annual random inspection. The purpose of the inspection was explained to licensee. Present at home today was licensee, licensee\342\200\231s partner, helper and 7 children (3 infants and 4 preschool-age). All adults living in home have criminal background clearances and associated to facility. Licensee is operating within capacity and ratio requirements on this day. Hours of operation are Monday\342\200\223 Friday 7:30am \342\200\223 5:30pm. LPA and licensee toured the indoors and outdoors of home for health and safety hazards. Home is a one story, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath duplex. The DAY CARE AREAS ARE: Bedroom #2, living room, kitchen, bathroom and backyard. The OFF-LIMIT AREAS : bedroom #1 and garage. The ISOLATION AREA : is in bedroom #2 and away from other children. LPA observed the home to be clean and well-organized with proper lighting and ventilation. LPA observed a child proof gate installed at the kitchen entrance. LPA observed electrical outlets secured with childproof covers and barricaded with furniture. Off limits rooms are equipped with childproof knobs. Home is furnished with age-appropriate toys, storage cubbies, child size furniture, learning material, sleeping mats and playpens, all in good condition. LPA observed playpens with tight fitting sheets; licensee provides sheets for playpens and are washed weekly or as needed. Cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful items are stored inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed the entire backyard enclosed with a 5 ft. wood fence. LPA observed a storage unit at corner of backyard. Backyard is equipped with playhouses, a slide, basketball toy, and ride on toys, all in good condition. LPA observed backyard to be equipped with a gazebo and canopy to provide shade to children in care. Backyard flooring is cement with rubber mats and artificial grass area to cushion falls. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, or other bodies of water. Cont. page 2\342\200\246 Page 2... Home is equipped with a dual working smoke/carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed two fully charged fire extinguishers (2A10BC) in the kitchen and in living room, which are easily accessible. Licensee maintains a fully stocked first aid kit. Licensee maintains a landline and cell phone in the home. Per licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home. LPA reviewed 6 children\342\200\231s files; all files were complete and included LIC9227 Infant Safe Sleep Plan and LIC282. LPA reviewed 15-minute sleep logs for enrolled infants; logs are kept up to date. Licensee maintains a current children\342\200\231s roster. Licensee CPR/FA expires 11/2025 and Mandated Reporter training expires 02/2027. Licensee provides breakfast, lunch and two snacks to children in care. LPA reminded Licensee to label children\342\200\231s food brought from home. LPA observed Childcare License, Parent's rights and emergency disaster plan posted in home. The last emergency disaster drill was conducted on June 25, 2025, and properly documented. 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. 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 reminded about the Provider Information Notices (PINs) on the CCLD website. Licensee was informed that as of September 1, 2016, a person may not be employed or volunteer at a childcare facility unless he or she has been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to Health and Safety code 1596.7995 and 1597.662. LPA reviewed AB 1207 with the Licensee. Cont. page 3... Page 3... As of January 1, 2018, all staff must complete Mandated Reporter Training every two years. LPA reminded licensee about Mandated Reporter training available www.mandatedreporterca.com . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.v/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for 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. 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 . 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, licensee Melissa Landa confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. No deficiencies issued today during LPA's visit, under CCR, Title 22, Division 12. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee, Melissa Landa.