Routine inspection·October 21, 2025

On 10/21/2025, at 11:33AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joaquin Mendez conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection of the above-mentioned Family Child Care Home (FCCH). LPA met with Maria Menjivar, Licensee of the FCCH and explained the purpose of the inspection. LPA in the company of the Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the FCCH. The FCCH uses the ( living room, dining room, one bathroom, and backyard ) for childcare. The remainder of the FCCH is made inaccessible by use of child safety gates and child proof doorknobs. At the time of the inspection, LPA observed 9 children along with an Assistant (S1) providing care and supervision. The FCCH is clean, orderly, and has ventilation to afford for the children\342\200\231s comfort. Sharps and cleaning supplies are stored in an elevated kitchen cabinet. Medications are stored in the locked master bedroom. LPA note these items are inaccessible to children in care. The bathroom was observed to be clean and free of toxins. Toys, furniture and equipment observed in the FCCH are age appropriate. LPA observed required licensing forms and documents posted on a bulletin board near the entry door of the FCCH. LPAs observed a combination of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that were tested at 12:12PM. Detectors were found to be operational. The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher (2A10BC) that was purchased on 10/28/2024. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually . The home has a fireplace in the living room that is covered with a gate and locked preventing access to children. The backyard is enclosed with wooden fencing, and the entry/exit points are secured. The backyard contains age-appropriate toys and play equipment. LPA reminded Licensee to replace toys and play equipment when such items begin to degrade or are not in good repair . LPA observed a locked shed on the west side yard of the house which contained household supplies and yard tools. LPA note there are no bodies of water on site. The children\342\200\231s records were reviewed. The records are current and complete with emergency contact information, immunization records, and other required licensing forms and documents. The Licensee\342\200\231s and Assistant\342\200\231s records were reviewed and found to be current with CPR/First Aid certifications and Mandated Reporter training. LPAs note the most recent fire/emergency drill was conducted on 9/30/2025 at 10:30Am with 10 children. LPA notes there is a dog at the FCCH. LPAs reviewed the dog\342\200\231s vaccination records, and note the dog does not interact with the children in care. Licensee states there are no firearms or ammunition stored on site. 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/ . 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-andresources/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. Licensee was reminded that 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 1596.87, 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. 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. The licensee provided proof of control of property. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Maria Menjivar in her preferred language, Spanish.