Routine inspection·May 7, 2026

On 5/7/2026 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) German Negrete conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA arrived and met with Licensee Kayla Bernal 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 in care. Family Child Care Home (FCCH) hours of operation are from 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday -Friday . LPA provided an entry checklist to the licensee. LPA observed licensing documents mounted on the wall. Parents’ Rights were also mounted on the wall. LPA reviewed the child care roster. Roster was observed complete. LPA continued with the inspection and noted the FCCH is a single story home . The main child care room is the family room/living room. The FCCH has age-appropriate toys and furniture readily accessible to children in care. In the kitchen, LPA observed that knives were secured, elevated at least 5 feet, and inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed a fire extinguisher rated 2A10BC located in the FCCH . LPA verified the fire extinguisher was last serviced on 10/8/2025 . LPA observed a carbon monoxide detector and a separate smoke detector mounted on the wall; both were tested and observed operable today (05/07/2026) at 12:24pm . . LPA reviewed disaster drills documentation; the last drill was conducted on 12/1/2025. LPA continued the inspection in the sleeping area (living room) . The FCCH provides children with individual sleeping mats during quiet time if they choose to sleep. LPA observed the mats were Clean . Continued on LIC809-C(pg2). Licensee stated Jim May Park is the area children in care utilize for out door play time. The aforementioned park is approximately 800 feet from the FCCH. The FCCH also has a well-organized storage area where toys and other supplies are kept. There are no swimming pools or other bodies of water present. Licensee stated, there are no firearms or ammunition in the FCCH. LPA observed that trash containers had tightly fitting lids. The FCCH bathroom was clean and organized. Children’s and staff records were reviewed. In total, 6 files were reviewed. LPA observed children’s files were almost complete (see LIC 857). LPA verified compliance with SB 792 Child Care Adult Immunization and Tuberculosis requirements. Children’s emergency contact information was also found to be almost complete. The licensee has a current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certificate valid until 10/1/2027 . The licensee’s mandated reporter training certificate is active and readily available at the time of inspection( expires 3/9/2028). The licensee was informed by LPA to remain current with all required training and certifications. LPA reminded Licensee all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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 . This FCCH does not provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. Continued on LIC809(pg3) 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. During todays inspection the Licensee was informed she will be receiving three advisory notes regarding Title 22 California Code of regulations. During the exit interview LPA confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS today, 05/07/26. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Kayla Bernal. Appeal Rights were provided. THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS POSTED AS REQUIRED BY H&S CODE SEC. 1596.817. THE NOTICE OF SITE VISIT MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS OR A CIVIL PENALTY OF $100.00 WILL APPLY.