Routine inspection·October 10, 2025

On 10/10/2025 at 12:22 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bill Billones conducted an unannounced Annual Random inspection of the Large Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Licensee Cindy Soqui and informed them of the purpose of the visit. LPA in the company of the Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the facility and observed required documents in a prominent and publicly accessible area of the home. The hours of operation are 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Monday through Friday. During the inspection, 10 children were present with the Licensee and one adult assistant providing care and supervision. The home is a single story 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. The FCCH operates out of the living room, family room, 1 bathroom, kitchen, and the backyard. The rest of the home is excluded from child care. LPA observed the home to be clean and orderly with sufficient spacing and ventilation. LPA observed the living and family rooms are used for child care activities. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and napping equipment throughout the home. LPA also observed a barricaded fireplace in the family room, which Licensee stated is not used. The living and family rooms were free of hazardous items. LPA observed sharps and medications are stored in elevated cabinets in the kitchen. LPA observed additional cleaning supplies were stored in an unlocked kitchen cabinet accessible to day care children. LPA observed multiple personal care products in the day care bathroom accessible to day care children. Licensee stated they were being used prior to LPA arrival and Licensee removed items during the inspection. LPA reminded Licensee to store any hazardous items in inaccessible areas and that in order for areas to be inaccessible they must be secured while day care children are present. LPA observed 3 bedrooms and the garage are made inaccessible by child proof lock. 1 bedroom was accessible to children in care and is used as a living space. Continued on 809-C LPA observed the pull alarm in the home as well as a carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm, which were tested at 2:05 PM and found to be operable. LPA observed a regulation fire extinguisher (2A10BC) with a service ticket dated 11/18/2024. LPA noted disaster and fire drills are being conducted at least every 6 months with the last fire drill documented on 08/29/2025. The backyard area is fully enclosed, and a latched wooden exit gate was observed. LPA also observed an off-limit and gated section of backyard. LPA observed outdoor toys and equipment for children\342\200\231s use. Licensee stated no firearms or ammunition are stored in the home. No bodies of water were observed A sample of children and staff records were reviewed. Children\342\200\231s and staff records were found to be complete with required licensing forms. LPA reminded Licensee to document each 15-min sleep check for infants. Licensee\342\200\231s Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate expires on 08/04/2026 and Mandated Reporter training certificate expires on 07/23/2027. Licensee was reminded to keep training certifications current and updated prior to expirations. All adults present in the home were associated and cleared. 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 . 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. LPAs 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. Continued on 809-C 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 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 visit, no deficiencies were cited under Title 22 California Code of Regulations or Health and Safety Codes. One technical advisory was issued today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights provided, and report was reviewed with Licensee Cindy Soqui.