Routine inspection·February 10, 2026

On 2/10/2026 at 11a m, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) conducted an Annual / Random visit. LPA met with Licensee Alejandra Araya and explained the purpose of the visit. Present on this visit were the Licensee's Spouse and 5 preschool children. This family childcare home (FCCH) operates from Monday to Friday 7 am to 5 pm. LPA toured the facility to conduct a Health and Safety inspection. The home is one story home. The home was clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort of children in care. The FCCH ON LIMIT areas are the Playroom (garage conversion for a day care room), kitchen, dining room living room, sunroom, hallway bathroom and the backyard. The backyard play area is completely fenced. The on-limit areas access is the gate at the right-side yard. LPA observed child safety gates at the off-limit areas. The FCCH OFF-LIMIT AREAS are all bedrooms which will be inaccessible to children in care by closed and locked doors and a fence with visual supervision. The designated isolation area for a child who becomes ill while in care is the living room. There are ample age-appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition. There are no pools, hot tubs or any other bodies of water present during today's inspection. All hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of the reach of children, and it was observed that there are no toxins or hazardous items accessible today. The home has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector and working telephone. Per licensee, there are no firearms in the home. The fireplace is screened to prevent access. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills. Licensee owns the house and does not carry childcare liability insurance or a bond and maintain the signed form LIC 282 AFFIDAVIT REGARDING LIABILITY INSURANCE. The licensee CPR and First Aid was renewed on 01/31/2026. The licensee completed the Mandated Reporter Child Care Providers training was renewed on 11/11/2024. The Licensee has records of Measles and Pertussis immunization, Influenza vaccination and TB clearance. LPA reminded Licensee that only the Influenza vaccination can be decline with a written declination. The Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Facility rosters of children were reviewed, and copies were obtained. Children\342\200\231s files were reviewed, which included records of receipt for Parents' Rights Notice, Identification and Emergency Information, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment form, LIC 9227, Sleeping Logs and Immunization. The licensee is in ratio today. The Licensee stated that she does not transport children at this time. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the 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. The Licensee stated that she does not transport children at this time. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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 . The Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. The notice of the site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.