Routine inspection·September 29, 2025

On 09/29/2025 at 9:25 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Bill Billones and Elizabeth George conducted an unannounced Annual Random inspection of the abovementioned Large Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPAs met with Licensee Cecelia Durant and informed them of the purpose of the visit. LPAs in the company of the Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the facility and observed required documents posted in a prominent and publicly accessible area of the home. The hours of operation are from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 AM to 4:45 PM Fridays. During the inspection, LPAs observed 4 children present and the Licensee and an assistant providing care and supervision. The home is a single story 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. The FCCH operates out of the living room, den, dining room, 1 bathroom, and the backyard. The rest of the home is excluded from child care. LPAs observed the home to have sufficient spacing and ventilation. LPAs did not observe a manual fire alarm device in the home. LPAs noted the fire clearance was granted in 2011. LPAs observed age-appropriate toys and equipment in the living room and multiple cribs in the den. LPAs observed a glass screened fireplace in the middle of the living room. LPAs observed the kitchen area to be inaccessible by gate. LPAs observed sharps are stored in an unlocked kitchen drawer and cleaning products are stored under the sink cabinet. LPAs observed a medication bottle on a high counter the off-limit kitchen. LPAs observed an unlocked hallway closet that contained cleaning supplies and personal care products on high shelves. LPAs reminded that in order for areas to be inaccessible they must be secured while day care children are present. LPAs observed two large breed dogs in the home, which Licensee stated vaccines are kept up to date. Continued on 809-C LPAs observed a carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector, which were both tested at 10:09 AM and found to be operable. LPAs observed a regulation fire extinguisher (2A10BC) with a service ticket dated 02/11/2025. LPAs noted disaster and fire drills are being conducted at least every 6 months. Last fire drill was documented on 06/26/2025. The backyard area is enclosed by wooden fencing and two metal exit gates were observed. LPAs also observed an off-limit and gated section of backyard. LPAs observed outdoor toys and equipment for children\342\200\231s use and three locked sheds. LPAs observed an outdoor water bowl for the Licensee\342\200\231s dogs. LPAs advised Licensee children are to be supervised when playing in the backyard near the dog\342\200\231s water bowl. Licensee stated firearms and ammunition are no longer stored in the home. No bodies of water were observed. A sample of children and staff records were reviewed. The children\342\200\231s records were found to be complete with required licensing forms. LPAs reminded Licensee to document each 15-min sleep check while the child is asleep. Licensees\342\200\231 Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate expires on 12/14/2026 and Mandated Reporter training certificate expires on 07/03/2027. Licensee was reminded to keep training certifications current and updated prior to expirations. All adults present in the home were associated and cleared. 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 . Licensee 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. LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at Continued 809-C https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPAs also informed 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. 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/ . Licensee 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 confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs completed the RSO profile in FAS. No deficiencies were cited during today's visit. Three technical advisories were issued. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights were provided, and report was reviewed with Licensee Cecelia Durant.