Routine inspection·March 4, 2025

On March 4, 2025, at 9:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gigi conducted an unannounced Annual Random inspection at the above Family Childcare Home (FCCH). LPA met with Licensee, Sara Torres and assistants, Jose Torres and Carmella Torres. LPA discussed the purpose of the inspection. FCCH is providing care for children aged 0 to 12 years old and operates on Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. During the inspection, LPA and Licensee toured the inside and outside of the home. The day care operates in the living room, family room, dining, and fenced backyard. LPA observed 6 children in care. The required licensing forms are posted in the prominent location. LPA also observed age-appropriate toys and equipment inside the home and in the outdoor area. For outdoor activities, the daycare has a designated play area enclosed by a wood fence which separates it from the personal-use backyard. A baby gate is installed at the kitchen’s entry to restrict access. Knives and cleaning materials are stored inaccessible to the children in care. The bathroom for children’s use is free of toxins. LPA reviewed the facility file and found that the Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate expires on 7/2026 while Mandated Reporter Training Certificate expires on 4/9/2026. LPA reminded Licensee that it is their responsibility to renew the certificates every two years. The regulation fire extinguisher was purchased on 8/6/2024. Continued on LIC 809C Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested and found functional. FCCH conducts fire and disaster drill every month and last drill was conducted on 2/28/2025. Children’s files were reviewed and found complete. Licensee and assistant observes and documents the situation of napping infant (0-24 months old) every 15 minutes. Infants aged 0-12 months have Individual Safe Sleep Plan on file. Childrens Rosters are current. Nobodies of water was observed. Licensee stated there are no guns or ammunition in the home. 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. 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. 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee, Sara Torres 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, 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. Licensee is not providing Incidental Medical Services (IMS). 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/ . During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, Sara Torres confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. During today’s inspection, no deficiency was cited. Notice of Site Visit was issued and must be posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Sara Torres.