Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On February 26, 2026, at approximately 9:00 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria Olguin-Leon met with licensee, Haudy Leib to conduct an unannounced annual inspection. The purpose of the inspection visit was explained to Licensee. Present during today\342\200\231s visit was licensee caring for 6 preschool age children and Licensee\342\200\231s daughter with infant child. Assistant arrived at 10:00am. All adults present today have criminal background clearances and are associated to facility. Facility is in compliance with ratio capacity requirements. Facility operates Monday \342\200\223 Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.
LPA observed Childcare License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610A) and Parent's rights posted at entrance of daycare and visible for parents. LPA provided Licensee with Earthquake Preparedness checklist. Last emergency drill was conducted on October 6, 2025. Drill is properly documented with date and time drill was conducted.
Home is equipped with a fully charged fire extinguisher, which is located in entrance closet and easily accessible. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were both tested during today\342\200\231s visit and observed to be in working condition. Licensee maintains a fully stocked first aid kit. Licensee maintains a cell phone service on the premises. Per Licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home.
LPA inspected the indoors and outdoors of home for health and safety hazards. LPA observed home to be free of defects or conditions that might endanger a child. Home is a two-story dwelling with 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms.
Daycare areas are
: Entrance foyer, kitchen, dining room, bedroom #1 (napping room), both living rooms, and backyard.
Off-limit areas are
: Bathroom in bedroom #1, the entire 2
nd
floor and garage. Sick children will be isolated in 2
nd
living room and kept away from other children. LPA observed the living room flooring to be carpeted to absorb and cushion falls. The home has proper heating, lighting and ventilation to provide safety and comfort. LPA observed puzzles, books, child size furniture and plenty of age-appropriate toys and equipment.
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The staircase is properly barricaded with a child proof gate to prevent access by children. LPA observed restroom to be clean and equipped with a stepping stool and a potty-training seat. Electrical outlets are barricaded with furniture, LPA reminded Licensee to secure outlets with child proof covers. LPA observed kitchen cabinets to be secured with childproof latches. Cleaning supplies and other potentially harmful items are stored inaccessible to children and behind child proof cabinets.
LPA observed sleeping cots for children in care, sleeping cots were observed to be in good condition. Currently playpens are not being used, as no infants are enrolled. Children bring their own bedding for sleeping. Bedding is sent home weekly for laundering.
Sides of backyard are equipped with a 5 ft wood fence. LPA observed a lagoon behind home. Lagoon behind home is secured with a 3 ft. wood fence which includes a plastic green fence barrier. Gates on back fence are secured with a chain link lock. LPA observed age-appropriate toys which included ride on toys, small slide structures, and a trampoline. Backyard flooring is cement and artificial and real grass to absorb and cushion falls.
Children bring their own lunches from home and Licensee provides am/pm snacks. LPA observed food containers brought from home to be labeled with children\342\200\231s names. LPA observed highchairs and child size table and chairs for children to sit and eat. LPA observed kitchen to be clean, and food properly stored to avoid contamination or spoilage.
LPA reviewed 5 children\342\200\231s files and 1 assistant\342\200\231s files; technical assistance provided for assistant's missing immunization records. Children\342\200\231s roster was reviewed and is up to date. LPA reminded Licensee to keep children\342\200\231s rosters for up to three years. CPR/FA expiration date is 12/2027 and licensee\342\200\231s Mandated reporter ex.12/2026.
Licensee Haudy Leib 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.
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LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Haudy Leib and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/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.
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
This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see
PIN 22-02-CCP
. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at:
https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/
.
Licensee Haudy Leib 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.
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.
During the exit interview, the Licensee Haudy Leib, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
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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
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No deficiencies were cited during today\342\200\231s visit, under CCR, Title 22, Division 12.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Haudy Leib.