Routine inspection·March 12, 2026

On 3/12/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andy Yang met with Licensee Irma Padilla to conduct an unannounced annual random inspection. Present for this inspection were Licensee, (2) staff, and (10) children (2 infants & 8 preschool age). The home was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. Days and hours of operation are from Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 5:30pm. The ages of the children to be served are from 0 to 8 years of age. The home is Single Family Home with two stories. The ON LIMIT AREAS are Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom, Backyard and Side Yard . The OFF LIMIT AREAS are Garage, Utility/Laundry Room, and entire second floor which will be inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. The ISOLATION AREA will be Living Room. The outdoor play area is free from defects or dangerous conditions and is fenced. LPA observed the fireplace is barricaded. LPA observed stairs to second floor is barricaded. There have been no changes from the areas previously identified as OFF LIMITS or alterations to existing building or grounds. 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. 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. Licensee states that any poisons are stored in Garage which is OFF LIMITS. LPA reminded Licensee that smoking, baby walkers, and similar items are not allowed in Family Child Care Homes. ***Continue Page 2*** ***Page 2*** The home has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector, and working telephone. The Licensee CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires 8/2027. Licensee completed the Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Providers which expires on 6/2026. Licensee was reminded of Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207) and CPR/First aid certifications needs to be renewed every two years. A copy of the licensee\342\200\231s immunization is on file. Per Licensee, there are no firearms in the home. The Licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills at least every six months. Personnel records are available for review and contain all required forms. Child\342\200\231s records are available for review and contain all required forms. All REQUIRED forms are posted and visible for public review. LPA reviewed 15 minute sleep log for infants in care. Forms of discipline to be used by Licensee are redirecting and talking with the child . Licensee understands that children's personal rights should not be violated, including but not limited to, no corporal punishment, children are treated with dignity, receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, interference with eating, intimidation, or other actions of a punitive nature. Also, discussed with the Licensee was isolation of sick children, supervision of children, staffing ratio and capacity, requirements for reporting suspected child abuse, unusual incidents/injuries, heat related illnesses, and requirements for assistant/substitute. 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-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. ***Continue Page 3*** ***Page 3*** 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, Irma Padilla, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Megan's Law was checked on 3/04/2026. 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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 deficiency issued during today's inspection. Appeal Rights provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Irma Padilla.