Routine inspection·March 3, 2026

On March 3, 2026 at approximately 9:00MA Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alvarado conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility. LPA Alvarado met with Licensee Maria Del Rocio Blas-Partida(L1) and disclosed the purpose of the visit for today. LPA Alvarado observed Present in the Facility is (L1) supervising 5 children (1 Infant and 4 Pre-Schoolers. Facility is a large license and is 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. Facility Entrance is through the side of the home that has a facility advertising banner for “Happy Smiling Faces Daycare”, where a doorbell can be ranged that is in a plastic box that can be opened to ring the doorbell. Everyone in the household has fingerprint clearance and is associated to the facility during today’s inspection. Facility operates on the lower level of the rear of the home that is designated for Family Child Care Use, in a large room that is the main daycare room located next to the garage with a backyard area. Children Restroom which is ½ a bathroom is located in the Garage room that has a functional toilet and functional sink that were observed to be working in proper conditions during today’s inspection. Facility also utilizes a Patio area in the yard that is a rest area for children that is connected to the outdoor space. Continued on Page 2... Page 2 Continued... Areas that are not permitted for childcare use is the entire second level, entire third level of the home, Front Yard and the Green Area in the Yard that is fenced in. 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. Facility has smoke alarms; LPA was able to confirm one was working during today’s inspection. Per (L1) she will also be replacing them, and Carbon monoxide detector was observed to be functioning during today’s inspection. LPA observed a blanket and loose articles in the crib with an infant present who was not yet resting. Safe sleep was discussed with (L1). Facility hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:00AM-5:00PM. 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) Facility provides Breakfast, Lunch and Snack along with Water and Milk. (L1) also stated that parents provide the formula or breast milk for infants in care. Per (L1) Facility provides napping equipment such as the cots, pack n plays, sheets and blankets for children to rest with. Per (L1) there are no firearms present in the facility. All chemicals and Poisons are locked and made inaccessible to children LPA observed in the children bathroom cleaning materials that were stored at a high level making them out of reach for children. Facility has a fully equipped First Aid Kit. Phone number listed on file for Licensee is current. (L1) stated that the facility has two dogs that are in off limit areas of the home and do not come in contact with children during operating hours. 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 Babywalkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items will not be used for children in care and are not allowed. Outdoor space was observed to be free of loose items and informed (L1) to continue to monitor a few play equipment that might need to be replaced due to mild rusting and mild wear and tear. Continued on Page 3... Page 3 Continued... LPA reviewed (L1) personnel records, and (L1) has current Pediatric First Aid/CPR that will expire 7/2026. (L1) also has the Mandated Reporter Training that Expires this month 3/2026. (L1) was reminded that CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter Training need to be renewed every two years. (L1) had required immunizations available for review. LPA reminded (L1) to also maintain required documents in their own personnel file. LPA reviewed 5 children files which were observed to be partially complete. LPA brought to (L1) attention a few items that were missing regarding children’s records.(L1) stated that she has a full enrollemnet but not all children come at the same time as they have staggered times and schedules. LPA also reviewed facility records and was able to confirm that most required documents were posted for review and LPA provided the (L1) the Entrance Checklist for Family child care Homes (LIC 126) for reference. (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. 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 Maria Del Rocio Blas-Partida, 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 on March 3, 2026 under the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. Regarding Care & Supervision and Records. See LIC9102-TV for Technical Violation issued today regarding Physical Plant and Records See LIC9102-TA for Technical Advisory issued today regarding Physical Plant and Facility Administration Appeal Rights were provided to (L1). A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Maria Del Rocio Blas-Partida.