Routine inspection·March 10, 2026

On March 10th, 2026, at approximately 1:35PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alvarado conducted an unannounced annual visit at the facility. LPA Alvarado met with Licensee Fernanda Moreno (L1) and disclosed the purpose of the visit for today. LPA Alvarado observed Present in the Facility is (L1) and assistant supervising (3 Infants, 5 Preschoolers, and 1 School Age Child). Facility is a large license and (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 fingerprint clearance and are associated with the facility as of today’s inspection. There are three bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, dining area, living room, and backyard. All the bedrooms are off limits. The daycare will operate in the living room, dining room, kitchen (which is child proofed), bathroom, and gated backyard area. Conversation was had with (L1) regarding the usage of the second floor. LPA along with (L1) 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. Continued on Page 2... Page 2 Continued... Facility has a smoke alarm and Carbon monoxide detector that were observed to be functioning during today’s inspection. Facility has a fireplace that is located in the living room that was observed to be properly barricaded. Facility also has stairs that were observed to be properly barricaded. Facility hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and learning materials to be present. Furniture is age-appropriate and free of rough, loose, or sharp edges. Wall outlets were observed to be inaccessible to children. Per (L1) Facility provides Breakfast, Lunch and Snack. (L1) also stated that parents provide the formula, breast milk and formula for infants. (L1) stated that facility provides napping equipment such as cots, pack n plays, blankets and sheets. (L1) stated that facility washes weekly or as needed and also washed the facility carpet at the end of the week. Per (L1) there are no firearms present in the facility. All chemicals and Poisons are locked and made inaccessible to children. During the facility walkthrough, LPA observed an Infant with loose items and articles that were present while the infant was present. (L1) removed them immediately making them inaccessible safe sleep was discussed with (L1). LPA also had discussion of the usage of the second floor with (L1) and have asked that a new application to move forward with the process of the second floor. (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. No pools, hot tubs, spas, fishponds and 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. (L1) and assistant has current Pediatric First Aid/CPR that will expire on 1/2028. (L1) and assistant also has the Mandated Reporter Training that Expires 1/2028. (L1) was reminded that Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Mandated Reporter Training need to be renewed every two years and for any assistants as well. Continued on Page 3... Page 3 Continued... LPA reviewed nine children files for the children who were present during today’s inspection, that were observed to be partially complete. LPA observed that the 15 Min sleep Logs have not been maintained for infants 24Months and under. LPA also reviewed Personnel Records for the (L1) and assistant and reminded (L1) that a personnel record shood be maintained with all required documentation. LPA also was not able to see proof of immunizations for assistant. LPA reviewed Facility documents were observed to be posted and available for review. LPA provided (L1) with the Family Child Care Home Entrance Checklist. (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 Morena Fernandez, 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 10 , 2026 under the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. Regarding Physical Plant, Care & Supervision, Facility Administration, and Records. See LIC9102-TV for Technical Violation issued today regarding Care & Supervision and Records. See LIC9102-TA for Technical Advisory issued today regarding Records. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal Rights were provided to (L1). Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Morena Fernandez.