Routine inspection (3-year)·February 13, 2026

On 2/13/2026 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) German Negrete conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection . LPA arrived and met with Licensee Maria Hilda Vargas and advised the licensee of the purpose of the inspection. Together with the licensee, LPA toured the facility inside and outside. LPA noted that at the time of inspection there were 2 children receiving care and supervision from Licensee and assistant. Family Child Care Home (FCCH) hours of operation are from 5:30am- 5pm Mon-Fri . LPA provided an entry checklist to the licensee. LPA observed licensing documents mounted on the wall. Parents\342\200\231 Rights were also mounted on the wall. LPA reviewed the child care roster, and LPA observed FCCH is complete. LPA continued with the inspection and noted the FCCH is a single story home . The main child care room is the living room . The FCCH has age-appropriate toys and furniture readily accessible to children in care. Licensee stated the home does not have any knives. LPA observed a fire extinguisher rated 3A40BC located in the living room . LPA verified the fire extinguisher was purchased on 3/29/2025 . LPA observed a dual carbon monoxide/smoke detector mounted on the wall, Licensee could not test Co2/smoke detector due to children sleeping. Licensee stated C02/smoke detector was tested on 12/3/2025 and was observed operable. LPA reviewed disaster drills documentation; the last drill was conducted on 12/3/2025 . Continued on LIC809-C(pg2) There are no bodies of water present. LPA observed that trash containers had tightly fitting lids. The FCCH bathroom was clean and organized. No hazardous materials were observed by LPA. Children\342\200\231s and staff records were reviewed. In total, 5 files were reviewed. LPA observed children\342\200\231s files were complete (see LIC 857). LPA verified compliance with SB 792 Child Care Adult Immunization and Tuberculosis requirements. Children\342\200\231s emergency contact information was also found to be complete. The licensee has a current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificate valid until 1/22/2028 . The licensee\342\200\231s mandated reporter training certificate was completed on 7/25/2024 and is readily available at the time of inspection. The licensee was informed by LPA to remain current with all required training. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 Child Care Center. 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 LPA continued the inspection in the sleeping area ( bedroom ). The FCCH provides children with individual sleeping mats during quiet time if they choose to sleep. LPA observed the mats were clean . LPA toured the outdoor play area and the outdoor play area has an ample amount of space for children to play and shading is available for children in care via trees . LPA observed the outdoor play area has age-appropriate toys and materials available for children to use, with grass laid throughout the yard. The FCCH also has a well-organized storage area where toys and other supplies are kept. Today LPA confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA complete the RSO Check on 2/13/2026 Continued on LIC809-C(pg3) T his FCCH does not provide Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . 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. Furthermore 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 itsmethods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . License 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 throughout California. No deficiencies were issued today. Exit interview conducted and report was read to License Maria Hilda Vargas . Notice of site visit was provided and must remain posted in a prominent publicly accessible area in the center for 30 days.