Routine inspection·February 9, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Shine Yu, conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and was greeted and met with the Licensee, Vanessa Arranaga. LPA observed the required posted materials, including the Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610), Parents' Rights (PUB 393) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148). Facility's operating days and hours are Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. LPA observed a current Children's roster. The last fire drill was conducted on 08/8/2025. Present are licensee and 4 children, all over 2 years old. LPA reviewed a random selection of 4 children's files and observed that notification of parent's rights forms, immunization records forms, consents for emergency medical treatment forms, and Identification forms are in each file. LPA reviewed infant's 15 minutes sleep check log. LPA also reviewed the licensee's pediatric 1st Aid and CPR certificate, expires 10/12/2026. Licensee's mandated reporter training certificate expires on 03/16/2026. Licensee reminded the licensee the certificate needs renewal before the expiration date. Licensee accompanied with LPA to tour the facility. The On limits areas inside the home are living room, toy room, dining room, kitchen and bathroom. LPA observed the fire extinguisher (3A 40 BC) in the toy room, the smoke and carbon monoxide detector are in toy room and hall way. The fire place in the living room was barricaded with screen which is inaccessible to children. The bathroom is clean and in working condition. There are age-appropriate toys in the toy room and play yard for children. Licensee stated there is no firearm in the facility. There is no stairs in the facility. There is no body of water observed outside of play yard. There is another cottage ( in-law cottage) in play yard which is off limits to the children in care. The outdoor play area is enclosed with appropriate fence. (Continue on page 2) 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. Licensee stated there is no medication provided in the facility. 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 encouraged the Licensee to frequently visit our website at www.ccld.ca.gov for licensing regulations and new updates. The Licensee can also email at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov and ask to be added to the email list for the updates. The 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. (Continue on page 3) 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Vanessa Arranaga. The licensee also confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. No citation was issued during today\342\200\231s inspection and a copy of appeal right was provided to the licensee. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.