Routine inspection (3-year)·November 18, 2025

On November 18, 2025 at 9:48 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bill Billones conducted an unannounced Required # Year inspection of the abovementioned Large Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Licensee Josefina Espinosa and informed them of the purpose of the visit. LPA in the company of the Licensee toured the accessible areas of the day care and observed required documents posted in a prominent and publicly accessible area of the home. The hours of operation are from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. During the inspection, LPA observed two (2) children present with the Licensee and an adult assistant providing care and supervision. The FCCH operates out of one (1) play room, one (1) bathroom, and the backyard. Per Licensee, the rest of the home is excluded from child care. LPA observed the day care to be clean and orderly with sufficient spacing and ventilation. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and furnishings throughout. LPA observed the bathroom to be clean and free of hazardous items. LPA reminded the Licensee that in order for areas to be inaccessible they must be secured while day care children are present. LPA observed the backyard to be fully enclosed with plenty of shade for the children in care. Toys and play equipment observed in the backyard are age appropriate and in good condition. LPA observed two storage sheds in the backyard. Per Licensee, firearms and ammunition are not stored in the home. No bodies of water were observed. LPA observed a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke alarm, which were both tested at 10:26 AM and found to be operable. LPA observed a fire extinguisher that satisfies regulation was a purchase receipt dated 04/13/2025. Licensee was reminded to service or purchase a new regulation fire extinguisher annually. Per Licensee, the last emergency drill was conducted in October 2025; however, the last drill was not documented. Continued on LIC809-C Children and staff records were reviewed, which were found to be complete with required licensing documentation. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter training certificate expires on 03/10/2027. Licensees\342\200\231 Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate expires on 03/22/2027. Licensee was reminded to keep training certifications current and updated prior to expirations. All adults present in the home were associated and cleared. 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. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for and removing any 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. Incidental Medical Services (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 child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the Licensee Josefina Espinosa, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Continued on LIC809-C. 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 . No deficiencies were cited during today\342\200\231s inspection. One (1) technical violation was issued. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights were provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Josefina Espinosa.