Routine inspection·March 10, 2026

On 03/10/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Farida Raja and San Jose Regional Office staff, Sara Mulugeta, conducted an unannounced annual/random inspection. LPA was granted access to the home by Licensee and explained the nature of today\342\200\231s inspection. Present in the home were licensee and one preschool child. Licensee is operating within the ratio and capacity requirements of the license. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. LPA observed all required posted materials in the family room of the home. Five adults including Licensee and no minor children reside in the home. Facility has an off limit ADU with one bedroom and one bathroom at this address. All adults who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions and maintain proof of negative tuberculosis tests. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. The home has central heating/cooling and ventilation for comfort of children. The home is two story and LPA observed barricaded stairs during today's inspection. Off limit areas inside the home: entire second level, laundry area, closet, one downstairs bedroom and ADU. Off limit areas outside the home: left and right side sections and locked storage shed. Outdoor space and play equipment were age appropriate and free of hazards. Backyard is fenced and both sides of the home are gated. There are no bodies of water observed. LPA advised Licensee that any toys or children's items that are in disrepair need to be replaced or made inaccessible to children. LPA observed the grass area in the backyard to be uneven which could pose a tripping hazard. Licensee stated that children have not been using the outdoor area but she will ensure that it is fixed before children are provided access. Continued on Page 2 LPA observed the bathroom used by children was in operating condition. Toilets and faucet are clean and operable. Cabinets within reach of children were observed to be child locked. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, sharp objects and other similar items are stored inaccessible to children. Knives were observed to be stored in high kitchen cabinets and cleaning products in the child locked closet. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher in the family room and working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. Licensee states that she does not have any weapons in the home. Licensee has two dogs and six pet birds. Licensee has a first aid kit in the downstairs bathroom of the home. Licensee understands that smoking is prohibited in the home. Drinking water is available to children in individually labelled store bought water bottles. Licensee understands that any food brought from home shall be labeled with each child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. Licensee states that she provides lunch, afternoon snack and occasionally dinner to children in care. Parents have the option to provide meals and snacks as well. LPA reviewed a current Child Care Facility Roster and Fire/Disaster drill log during today's inspection. Fire/disaster drill was conducted on 02/13/2026 which is within the 6 month requirement for facilities. LPA obtained copy of children's roster. One child\342\200\231s file was reviewed during today's inspection and contained the required forms. Licensee carries daycare insurance and LPA verified current coverage. Licensee is not caring for any infants at this time. Licensee states that a child will be isolated in the living room if necessary due to illness or communicable disease until parent pick up. 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-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. Continued on Page 3 Staff file review was completed and found to be current and up to date. Licensee has current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification with an expiration date of 11/16/2026. Licensee has proof of immunization in file for measles, pertussis and statement declining Influenza vaccine. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training expires on 05/19/2027. 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. Supervision of children was discussed with Licensee, and she understands that she or a qualified adult must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. LPA reminded Licensee of the requirement to be present at the facility 80 percent of the hours the facility is in operation and that temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time and a qualified assistant must be present. Licensee understands in absence of a helper her license capacity is reduced to 8 and ratio (age of the children) must be observed. Licensee is encouraged to visit the Department\342\200\231s website at https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing to access general updates, resources for providers, regulations, adoptions of new laws, pay annual fees etc. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Licensee stated that she is not providing medication or IMS to children at this time. 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/ . Continued on Page 4 Licensee states that she does not transport any day care children. 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, Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. As a result of today's inspection no deficiencies were cited. Appeal Rights provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Alejandra Hoyos. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. 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 .