Routine inspection·May 1, 2026

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deanna Villagrana met with licensee Silvia Garcia for an unannounced annual/random visit. LPA explained the nature of today’s inspection to her. Present were licensee, licensee's adult daughter, licensee's assistant with her 16 year old twin boys and 10 day care children including two infants. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee, her husband, and two adult daughters. A review of staff records on 04/30/2026 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee Silvia Garcia 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. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today’s inspection. LPA observed that the home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort of the children. LPA observed a barricaded fireplace in the home. LPA observed safe and sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. All sharp objects, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, poisons, and other similar items inside the home are stored inaccessible to children. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, a working smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states there are no weapons/firearms in the home. Off limit areas indoor: master bedroom/bath, two bedrooms, two hallway closets and attached garage. There are no bodies of water. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: left side and right side corner of the home that is fenced off to children. Licensee states she has two dogs and are vaccinated. LPA observed licensee has a current CPR and First Aid certification expiring 04/2028 and completed Mandated Reporter training on 12/11/2025. Licensee's assistants also have current certifications on file. LPA observed a current roster of the children and a fire and disaster drill log which was last completed on 01/22/2026. LPA reviewed eight children's files and observed all forms are complete and children have current immunization records on file. LPA observed Safe Sleep log for infants in care. Licensee states day care is insured. LPA discussed SB792 Immunization Requirements and observed licensee and assistant have immunization records on file. Supervision of children was discussed with licensee and she understands that she must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time. Licensee understands if she transports children via vehicle, children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Silvia Garcia 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 Silvia Garcia 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. 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/ . 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/process . Licensee Silvia Garcia 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Silvia Garcia. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Silvia Garcia, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. No deficiency was cited. A notice of site visit was given to Silvia Garcia and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Appeal rights were provided.