Routine inspection·February 4, 2026

On February 4 th , 2026, at 01:10 P.M, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Fernando Hernandez & Izak Diaz conducted an unannounced required Annual Random inspection at the above Family Childcare Home (FCCH). The FCCH operating hours are Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, while on Saturdays operating hours are from 6:00 AM \342\200\223 2:00 PM. Licensee provides care for children from 2 months to 13 years of age. During the inspection, LPA met with Licensee Esther Lua who reports (6) adult lives in the home who have all received a criminal record clearance. LPA notes an ADU present on the property sharing the same address, LPA notes all adults within the ADU have received their criminal record clearances. Alongside the Licensee we toured the interior and exterior of the home. At the time of inspection, the Licensee was caring for (2) children. LPA notes the residence is a single-story home, the accessible area(s) in the home includes the (1) bathroom, dining room, living room, enclosed outdoor backyard, & children\342\200\231s playroom for daily activities and napping. The areas inaccessible are the (3) bedrooms, (2) bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room, side yard, and ADU. LPA upon inspection observed (2) children sleeping, additionally LPA observed kitchen to be accessible to children in care, LPA observed knives in kitchen drawer and informed licensee to remove knives from accessible area. Based on observations a Type B deficiency will be cited. LPA notes the detergents and cleaning supplies are kept in the inaccessible laundry room which has been made inaccessible to children in care. The required licensing forms are posted in a prominent location. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and equipment, inside the home. LPA notes knives are stored elevated in kitchen cabinet ensuring inaccessibility. LPA notes the children\342\200\231s bathroom was observed to be free of toxins. The Licensee confirmed there are no firearms and ammunition within the home. LPA observed no bodies of water. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C PAGE 2 LPA reviewed the facility file and found that the licensees Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate expires 05/25/27. LPA reviewed Licensees current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate, will expire on 07/11/27. LPA reminded that it is their responsibility to renew the certificates every two years. The regulation fire extinguisher (2A10BC) was observed with a purchase date of 10/10/2025, LPA informed licensee it is their responsibility to annually service or purchase regulated fire extinguisher. A combination carbon monoxide and smoke detector was tested and found functional at 1:54 PM. LPA notes the last fire drill was conducted on 08/11/25. LPA reviewed 2 out of 2 children's records to be complete. LPA reviewed infants safe sleep log to be current. LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s Roster and notes all children present are listed on the children\342\200\231s roster. 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 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. CONTINUED ON LIC809-C PAGE 3 Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, Esther Lua confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. During today\342\200\231s inspection (1) Technical Violations and (2) Type B deficiencies were cited based on observation and record review (please see LIC9102 & LIC809-D pages for further information). A Notice of Site Visit was issued and must be posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were given. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Esther Lua.