Follow-up·August 21, 2025

On August 21, 2025, at approximately 1:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Katie Krenn conducted a scheduled pre-licensing follow up visit at the address listed above. LPA met with Applicant, Tiffany Padilla and explained the purpose of the visit. Applicant has applied for a large Family Child Care Home License. Currently, the applicant\342\200\231s planned operating hours will be from 8:00AM to 4:30PM, Monday to Friday. All adults living in the home have received fingerprint clearance. Applicant rents the home and has given landlord notification. Daycare Areas: Living Room, Dinning Room, Kitchen, Bathroom #1 (Hallway), and a portion of the backyard. Off-Limits Areas: Laundry Room, Hallway (pass-through only), Bedroom #1, Bedroom #2, Bedroom #3 Bathroom #2, Front Yard, Driveway, and Garage. Applicant confirmed that there are no swimming pools, spas, or other similar bodies of water present. LPA verified that Applicant\342\200\231s phone number and email address were current during the visit. LPA and Applicant inspected the home for any health or safety hazards. Applicant is still in the process of updating the home and moving in. LPA inspected the home and the backyard. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher and a fully stocked first aid kit. LPA observed that the home was clean and in excellent condition. LPA observed that the bathroom fixtures were operational, equipped with suitable toileting materials, and had step stools to aid children\342\200\231s access to the facilities. None of the accessible drawers or cabinets contained any toxic or hazardous materials. continued on page 2 Page 2 Applicant has removed the carpet in the day care areas and replaced it with new vinyl flooring. LPA observed that electrical outlets in the daycare areas were covered to prevent children\342\200\231s access. LPA observed a child lock to prevent children\342\200\231s access to the laundry room. There were other child locks in the kitchen to prevent children\342\200\231s access. LPA observed additional child\342\200\231s locks for the kitchen. Applicant will send photos or video once they are installed. LPA observed the progress that has been made on the back yard. The electrical meter was made inaccessible to children and the water pipe was covered to prevent children\342\200\231s access or injury. LPA observed that the fountain is being filled with flowers, some of the planter beds have been filled to be level with the paving, tall sprinklers are being capped off, and Applicant has purchased a mesh fencing that is long enough to section off the backyard. Inside the home, LPA observed that the mechanisms for the old curtains had been removed. The curtains were replaced with a pull-down shade and the new curtains do not require a mechanism for closure. LPA observed that the previously exposed metal handle that turns to open the windows have been appropriately covered. The fireplace has been made inaccessible using a portable barrier. The TV has been secured to the furniture. LPA observed that applicant has covered the accessible heating and cooling registers in the daycare areas to prevent children\342\200\231s access. LPA observed that applicant has prepared the parent\342\200\231s board with the necessary postings such as the Notification of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), the Earthquake Preparedness Check List (LIC9148), and the Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A) were posted at the entrance where children will be dropped off and picked up by their caregivers. LPA observed age-appropriate toys, cots, furniture, and educational materials. Applicant does not plan to have children under the age of 15 months. LPA reviewed safe sleep regulations and reminded Applicant that 15-minute sleep checks are required for children under 24 months. Applicant will provide meals through a meal program and will post menus. LPA observed evidence that the applicant lives in the home. LPA did not review the pre-licensing packet or review documents, because that was done during the previous visit. continued on page 3 Page 3 LPA requires photo and/or video documentation of the following: - The empty fountain will be completely filled in. - Planters in the day care area filled so they are flushed with the paved area. - The sprinklers that extend past the area to be filled, will be capped off. - The lattice structure around a locked shed will be made inaccessible with a barricade until it can be repaired. - The fence to separate the backyard will be installed. - Applicant will provide photos that all the accessible cabinets and drawers in the kitchen will have child safety locks or be free of hazardous materials. - Applicant will obtain fire inspection approval. Upon LPA\342\200\231s receipt and review of the documentation of completion of the items listed above, LPA will issue a large Family Child Care Home license to the Applicant. To improve the quality and value of the inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/\342\200\214inspection-process. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 [facility representative] 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the applicant, Tiffany Padilla.