Routine inspection (3-year)·August 13, 2025

This report is amended on 9/10/2025 at 12:00 PM. Licensing Program Analyst Joaquin Mendez conducted an unannounced 3 year Required Annual/Random inspection of the abovementioned Family Childcare Home (FCCH). LPA met with Josefina Paz, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA, in the company of the Licensee, toured the exterior and interior of the FCCH. This is a single-story home which consists of three (3) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining room, garage and fenced backyard with covered patio. LPA notes that in today\342\200\231s inspection are 7 children in care with the licensee and one assistant (S1). All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. Areas used by children included: Two (2) bedrooms, kitchen, living room/dining room, bathroom, and backyard. Off limit areas included : the licensee\342\200\231s bedroom, and (1) bathroom. LPA observed locks on the bedroom doors making the licensee\342\200\231s bedroom and bathroom inaccessible to children. It should be noted that access to the garage is through the kitchen and is locked at the time of inspection. The applicant states that she will provide food for children in care. There are age-appropriate toys and napping equipment on the premises. \302\267 Knives are stored out of children\342\200\231s reach and are inaccessible to children. \302\267 The required fire extinguisher 2A10BC was Serviced on July 1, 2024 (See LIC809D). LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. \302\267 The combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector were tested at 10:26 AM and was functioning at the time of the visit. \302\267 First Aid and emergency kits are available. \302\267 Required forms are predominantly posted on the wall of the FCCH's room. LPA reminded the Licensee the importance of maintaining accurate records and having documents readily available. \302\267 The home maintains working telephone services by cellular phone. The LPA notes the licensee is adding her spouses personal cell phone number (805)354-3714 to be included in her file. LPA advised the licensee to complete LIC279 and include any and all changes and to submit them by mail to the regional office. \302\267 The home was clean, orderly. However, in the bathroom used for children the LPA observed scissors and a needle with thread in the bathroom drawer accessible to children in care. (See LIC809D). \302\267 Medication in the home is stored, inaccessible to children. \302\267 LPA observed cleaning compounds stored in an elevated cabinet, inaccessible to children. \302\267 Toys, furniture, and equipment observed in the FCCH were in satisfactory condition and age appropriate. LPA reminded the Licensee of the importance of maintaining clean and safe structures for children in care. \302\267 The Licensee stated that there are no weapons/ammunition in the home. \302\267 No bodies of water were observed on site. LPA and the licensee together toured the outdoor play area. LPA advised the licensee children must never be unsupervised while the children are at the play area. The backyard is enclosed by wooden fencing. The ground consists of concrete and grass for the comfort of children. \302\267 LPA observed the backyard outdoor play area to be safe with age-appropriate toys, games etc. The backyard is adequately fenced. LPA advised the licensee to make daily checks of all play structures prior to use. \302\267 LPA observed in the backyard a baby walker. The licensee removed the baby walker and stated that the children do not use it. However, the LPA explained that this item is no longer allowed (See LIC809D). LPA will print out examples of items no longer allowed in an FCCH for reference purposes and give to the licensee. \302\267 The exit gate is observed to have safety latches for security. \302\267 LPA observed an inaccessible area of the backyard secured from children. In the inaccessible area there are tools and the trash cans. Children\342\200\231s roster and records were reviewed. Records were current. The Licensee's and employee records are found to be missing items noted below and incomplete. \302\267 CPR and First Aid certifications expired on 6/2025 (see809D). \302\267 The mandated reporter training certificate is missing, that is required per AB 1207. (see LIC809D) \302\267 The licensee stated she does not hold a foster family license. \302\267 The last Safety drill was conducted 02/17/2025. \302\267 The Licensee is not current with immunization required per SB 792. (see LIC809D) \302\267 The licensee provided the insurance information. LPA advised the licensee to keep a copy in her file for future review. 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 . The licensee, Josefina Paz provided proof of control of property. 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 Childcare 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, 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. The 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/ . 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. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE, Josefina Paz confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS on August 06, 2025. A notice of site visit was given to Licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Josefina Paz in the preferred language, Spanish. During today's inspection 3 type B citations and 2 Technical violations were issued (see LIC809D and LIC9102 respectively). Plan of corrections must be submitted by the licensee by the end of business day August 22, 2025. LPA observed licensee post the Notice of Site visit. FAILURE TO POST THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT FOR 30 DAYS MAY RESULT IN A $100.00 CIVIL PENALTY.