Routine inspection (3-year)·August 6, 2025

On 8/06/2025 at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joaquin Mendez conducted an unannounced Required Annual inspection at the above-mentioned facility. The LPA met with Sofia Barba, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the nature, scope, and purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. This is a three (3) bedroom, one (1) bathroom, single-story home. The licensee stated that children have access to the backroom play area, the bathroom in the hall, and the backyard. Meanwhile the rest of the home is excluded from childcare. At the time of the inspection, eleven (11) children were present. LPA notes there is no assistant (See LIC809D). The licensee states the assistant did not come in today due to her child being sick. The assistant remained home to care for her own child. Two of the children in care are infants. LPA informed the license that three children must be picked up to return her to allowed capacity with no assistant . Further review found the licensee does not have Criminal record clearance (see LIC 809D). The LPA notes the licensee is separated from the facility mentioned above on 10/03/2017. At 10:03AM the licensee begins to call all parents of the children in care to be picked up from the FCCH. Parents begin arriving to pick up children at 11:03AM. At 12:45PM the last three children are picked up by a parent. The licensee is requesting to put her license inactive until further notice. The home was clean, orderly, and observed to have plenty of ventilation to afford for the children\342\200\231s comfort and safety. Further, the home was void of hazardous items. \302\267 At 10:48 AM the LPA tested a smoke and a carbon monoxide detector and found both to be functioning. \302\267 LPA observed at 10:40 AM cleaning supplies in the bathroom accessible to children. (see LIC809D). \302\267 Required forms are posted prominently and readily visible. \302\267 The home has a regulation fire extinguisher. However, the receipt states purchase date 8/30/2023 and is expired. (See LIC809D) LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. \302\267 The home maintains working telephone services by way of cell phone. \302\267 Medication in the home is stored in the licensee\342\200\231s bedroom inaccessible to children in care. \302\267 Knives are stored in an elevated cabinet and inaccessible. \302\267 Cleaning compounds and chemicals are stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen and inaccessible. \302\267 Toys, furniture, and equipment observed in the home are safe, varied and were age appropriate. The backyard was observed to be fenced with grass throughout, surrounding the play structures for accidental falls. \302\267 The LPA observed toys and items readily available for children and in good condition. The licensee is reminded to make constant checks to toys and play structures prior to allowing children access. \302\267 A gate in the back yard separates part of the yard and is stated inaccessible. \302\267 There are no bodies of water observed. LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s records and were found to be missing completed forms. (see LIC809D). \302\267 C1 and C2 were missing immunization. \302\267 C2 is missing the signed LIC995. \302\267 C1, C2, and C5 are missing the LIC627. The Licensee records were reviewed as noted below. \302\267 CPR and First Aid certifications expire on 6/2025 (See LIC809D). \302\267 Mandated Reporter Certification which expires on 1/17/2026. \302\267 Fire drill last conducted on 5/30/2025. \302\267 The Licensee stated there are no firearms or ammunition in the home. Assistants\342\200\231 (S1) file review found missing documents (See LIC9102). No prohibited equipment will be allowed or used in the home. No baby bouncers, No infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, No saucer chairs, No trampolines and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility. Licensee Sofia Barba 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. Licensee states she does not provide Incidental Medical Services (IMS). IMS policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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 . 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-andresources/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. 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 . During the exit interview, the Licensee Sofia Barba, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile on 8/06/2025 in FAS. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of 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-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. There were two (2) type A deficiencies, (4) type B deficiencies and (1) LIC9102 technical violations cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. (see attached LIC809Ds and LIC9102s respectively). The licensee was informed that parents registered today and parents who register with FCCH within one year from today\342\200\231s date August 6, 2025 will receive a copy of today\342\200\231s report and the LIC9224 will be signed and kept in each child\342\200\231s file for review. Plan of Corrections (POC) will be submitted by licensee to LPA Mendez via email by the end of business day 8/15/2025. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Sofia Barba in here preferred language, Spanish. A notice of site visit was given to Licensee Sofia Barba and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. FAILURE TO POST THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT FOR 30 DAYS MAY RESULT IN A $100.00 CIVIL PENALTY.