Pre-licensing visit·February 19, 2026

On February 19, 2026, at approximately 9.10am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Tso met with the Licensee, Adela Sandino for an announced pre-licensing relocation inspection. The Licensee was present at the home. The applicant rents this single floor unit, consisting of two bedrooms, a bathroom, family room, living room, an eating nook, , kitchen, garage, backyard and front yard. The home resident is the Licensee. The childcare area will be provided in the living room, eating nook, kitchen, hallway from living room to family room, family room (pathway to backyard), the bathroom (next to the family room) and backyard. The off-limit areas are the master bedroom, bedroom, front yard, the storeroom in the backyard, and the garage. The days and hours of operation will be Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, and care for children between 14 months old to 4 years old. Per the licensee, the licensee plans to utilize the family room as an isolation for sick/ill children. LPA and the Licensee inspected the entire home for Health and Safety Hazards. The house is clean and orderly and has sufficient lighting and ventilation. LPA observed twelve cots in the closet of family room. LPA reminded the licensee to keep cribs and/playpens free of toys, pillows, and hanging objects. Mattresses must be designed for cribs, and bed sheets should fit tightly. There are a variety of age-appropriate toys for the children. All furniture and playthings were observed to be in good repair. LPA observed the fireplace in the living room was barricaded. (Continued on page 2...) (Continued, page 2\342\200\246) The home has 5 combinations of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors . During the inspection, all detectors were tested and worked. All harmful objects, sharp objects, and toxins are stored out of the reach of children and made inaccessible to children. The Licensee states that no weapons, firearms, or pets are in the home. LPA observed no body of water, such as a swimming pool, spa, hot tub, or fishpond. All unused electrical wires/power surges were observed covered. LPA observed a fire pit at the backyard was covered. Per the Licensee, she would not use the fire pit. LPA informed the Licensee that emergency drills are required every six months, and the Licensee must document the drills. The Licensee was reminded that NO baby walkers, exer-saucers, jumpers, bouncers, and similar items are to be used for children in care and should be made inaccessible. In addition, booster chairs are only used for the purpose of feeding/eating. The Licensee was also reminded that smoking is prohibited at the daycare. The Licensee plans to provide the children morning snacks, lunch, and afternoon snacks. Per the Applicant, she intends to purchase liability insurance for childcare. LPA informed the Licensee that if childcare insurance is not purchased, each parent must be given the Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance for Family Child Care Home (LIC 282). Licensee's Pediatric FirstAid and CPR, and Mandated Reporter Training are valid, and copies have been submitted to the Department. LPA reviewed with the Licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep in Your Family Child Care Homes, children's forms/records, facility forms/records, and all required postings such as License/Parent's Right poster/Emergency Disaster Plan and Earthquake Preparedness checklist. In addition, the entrance Checklist was also provided to the Licensee. The Licensee plans to have all required posting on the front wall of the eating nook that is opposite the main entrance. License capacity and limitation were also reviewed with the Licensee. LPA informed the Licensee that if care is provided to the 13 th and 14 th child, who must be school-aged, parent notification and landlord consent are required. (Continued on page 3...) (Continued, page 3\342\200\246) LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the Licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed the 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. The Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. The Licensee has obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC9149). Without this consent, the Licensee understands that, once licensed, they can operate with a maximum capacity of 6 [or 12] children. If property owner/landlord consent is obtained in the future, the Licensee is advised that a new Application for a Family Child Care Home License (LIC 279) must be submitted with a change of capacity fee of $25, to increase the capacity and provide care to 8 [or 14] children. 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . The Licensee was reminded 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. The Licensee was encouraged to obtain a copy of regulations and current licensing forms through the Department's website at www.ccld.ca.gov . The Licensee was also reminded of Mandated Reporter Online Training for Child Care Providers (AB 1207) and the additional General Training, and both are available on www.mandatedreporteca.com . (Continued on page 4...) (Continued, page 4...) Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders through Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters, and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. The Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. The Central County Fire Department issued a fire clearance for the home on 02/13/2026, as necessary for a Large Family Child Care Home. The Licensee's home meets the licensing requirements of a Large Family Child Care Home (FCCH) today, and licensure is recommended and approved today, 2/19/2026. The report was reviewed and signed by the Licensee, Adela Sandino. Today's report was provided to the Licensee. This report will be kept in the facility file and available for public review upon request. 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