Facility-requested visit·February 26, 2026

Today, February 26, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joaquin Mendez conducted a case management inspection. Licensee Heliodora Carmona Gijon was informed of the reason for the visit. On February 10, 2026, the Licensee submitted documentation for a FCCH change of capacity. The Licensee is seeking to change the FCCH\342\200\231s capacity from 8 (Small FCCH) to 14 (Large FCCH). The Guadalupe Fire Department granted a fire clearance following an inspection completed at FCCH on February 18, 2026. LPA in the company of the licensee conducted a tour of the home inside and outside. LPA observed one child in the home. LPA notes the licensee\342\200\231s adult daughter is home and has criminal record clearance. The home was found clean and free of toxins. The smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector were tested at 2:48 PM and were found operational. Fire extinguisher was purchased on September 3, 2025. LPA reminds the provider to service or purchase a new fire extinguisher annually. The licensee provided proof of property control. Because the applicant rents the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the applicant confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The applicant obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149). LPA reviewed capacity chart with Licensee. The licensee will maintain compliance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12. Continue on LIC809C No deficiencies cited in today\342\200\231s inspection. The home meets Title 22 of CCR requirements for a Large Family Childcare license effective today. Effective date of license is February 26, 2026. A notice of site visit was given to applicant 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, Heliodora Carmona Gijon in the licensee\342\200\231s preferred language, Spanish.