Routine inspection·July 11, 2025

On July 11, 2025, at 1:18pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elizabeth George conducted an unannounced annual random inspection at the above-mentioned family child care home (FCCH). LPA met with Licensee Patricia Lujano and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of the Licensee, toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. At the time of the inspection 6 children were present along with Assistant, Meaghan Cota. Licensee stated that children have access to the front room, living room, one bathroom, downstairs bedroom, kitchen and backyard. While the 2nd floor is completely inaccessible to children in care. Stairs are made inaccessible to children by a locked gate at the base of the stairwell. The home was orderly and clean with proper ventilation for all children in care. The bathroom used for care is clean and free of toxins. LPA observed that sharps and knives are stored in the kitchen. Licensee to make drawer inaccessible to children. Licensee stated cleaning compounds are stored in the garage which is inaccessible to children in care. Toys, furniture and equipment in the facility are age appropriate. LPA observed a bouncer and walking toy in the home which licensee removed and placed in an off limit area of the home. LPA observed required licensing forms and documents posted by the entrance of the facility. LPA observed a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector which was tested and found operable at 3:12pm. LPA observed a regulation fire extinguisher that was serviced 3/6/25. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. The most recent fire drill was conducted and documented on 6/24/25. LPA observed the backyard to be completely fenced. The FCCH was observed to have plenty of shade for the children in care. Toys and play equipment observed in backyard are age appropriate and in good conditions. Continued on 809-C LPA observed the kids play area fenced off from the rest of the backyard. Licensee has one large breed dog in the home, which vaccines are up to date. LPA observed no bodies of water on site. Licensee informed LPA there are firearms and ammunition in the home. LPA observed firearms to be in locked safe in garage. A sample of children\342\200\231s records was reviewed. All records reviewed are current. Facilities current roster of children was reviewed by the LPA during inspection with all children present noted in the roster. LPA observed completed and up to date infant sleep logs. Licensee\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications are current and expire on 3/2/26. Mandated Reporter Training Certification expires on 3/5/26. Assistants Mandated Reported is current. Staff records were reviewed and found to be complete. 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. 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 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/ . Continued on 809-C 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 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, Patricia Lujano, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. No deficiencies were given during today\342\200\231s visit. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Patricia Lujano.