Routine inspection·January 8, 2026

On January 8, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Darnella Barnes conducted an unannounced annual inspection of the child care facility. LPA explained the purpose of the visit to Licensee Patricia Ambrocio-Gacayan who granted entry and received the Entrance Checklist (LIC 126) The facility operated Monday through Friday 7:30 am \342\200\223 5:30pm. Required postings were visible. Records showed the last fire and disaster drill took place on 1/5/26. LPA reminded the licensee of the six-month drill requirement and the need for proper documentation. At the visit, Licensee , daughter-in-law/assistant Julian Gacayan, and three children were present. LPA reviewed capacity and ratio rules, supervision requirements, mandated reporter duties, and the non-waivable rights of children. 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. -----CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGES ---- LPA toured the home. Inside off-limits areas included all of upstairs (gated at the bottom), living room, and attached garage. The home was clean, well-ventilated, and furnished with safe, age-appropriate toys and equipment. A fully charged 2A-10B-C fire extinguisher last serviced 1/5/26 was available. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be working. A functioning telephone was also present. A barricaded fireplace is in the living room. Hazardous items, including cleaning supplies, detergents, medications, and poisons, were stored out of children\342\200\231s reach. No dangerous conditions were observed. The licensee stated there were no firearms in the home, and smoking was prohibited. Outdoor areas were inspected. Off-limits area is the pool area that is enclosed with required mesh fence that is locked. Licensee conducted the required daily pool inspections. LPA observed that the in-ground swimming pool was equipped with a mesh safety cover measuring approximately 60 inches in height. The pool was enclosed and separated from the home, and the commercial grade pool cover was installed by a contractor in compliance with ASTM standards. Regulations regarding pool enclosure and covers were reviewed. The additional required safety equipment, including a 12-foot body hook and a 17 inch life ring was observed. However, licensee was missing the pool alarm at the entrance to the water; therefore, a Type B citation was issued and documented on the attached LIC 809D. Licensee CPR/First Aid certification expires 6/5/26. The Mandated Reporter certificate expires 5/31/26. Assistant Julian Gacayan CPR/First Aid certification expires 5/8/26 and mandated reporter available Three children\342\200\231s files were reviewed and were complete, including LIC282 forms in each child\342\200\231s file. LPA reminded the licensee that if transportation is provided in the future, a valid driver\342\200\231s license is required, children may not be left unattended in vehicles, and proper car seats or booster seats must be used. -----CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGES ---- LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] 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 and removing any 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. 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, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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 . During today\342\200\231s inspection, one Type B deficiency is issued on attached 809-D. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeals rights provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Patricia Ambrocio-Gacayan ------END OF REPORT ------