Routine inspection·April 23, 2026

On 4/23/26, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Syeda Bahar met with Licensee Deotina Agustin to conduct an Unannounced Annual /Random Inspection . Present for this inspection were Licensee, three (3) adult assistants, one behavioral therapist, two other adults, three (3) infants and nine (9) preschool age children. Licensee, her spouse, mother, sister and daughter are the five adults living in the home. The home was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. Days and hours of operation are from Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The day-care is two story home. LPA observed barricaded stairway. The home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. All REQUIRED forms are posted and visible for public review in the playroom. On-limits area : Living room, playroom/nursery, downstairs bathroom, patio and backyard. Off-limits area : Entire upstairs, including 2 bedrooms, one upstairs bathroom, downstairs 2 bedrooms, laundry room, garage, kitchen, side yard, outdoor sheds. All off-limits areas are inaccessible to children by closed gate/door and visual supervision. Isolation area : Living room. The outdoor play area is free from defects or dangerous conditions and is fenced. There have been no changes from the areas previously identified as OFF LIMITS or alterations to existing buildings or grounds. There are ample age-appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition. There are no bodies of water. All hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of reach of children. Licensee states that any poisons are stored in the kitchen cabinet which is OFF LIMITS. LPA reminded Licensee that smoking, baby walkers, and similar items are not allowed in Family Child Care Homes. The home has a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector, and working telephone. The Licensee CPR and First Aid certificate is current, completed in 04/12/25, expires in 04/12/27. [Continue to page 2] [Page 2] All cribs or play yards meet the safety standards. The cribs or play yards do not hinder entrance or exit to and from the space where infants are sleeping. The mattresses in the crib or play yards are firm and covered with a fitted sheet that is appropriate, fits tightly, and overlaps the underside of the mattresses. Each infant’s bedding is used for them only and cleaned weekly or before use by another infant. There are no loose articles and objects, bumper guards or objects hanging above or attached to the side of the cribs or play yards. Each infant under 12 months of age has an Individual Infant Sleeping Plan maintained in the file signed and dated by the infant’s authorized representative, including the infant’s sleeping position and documentation of 15-minute checks while sleeping. 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 to 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, Deotina Agustin, 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 04/16/26. 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 . No deficiency issued during today's inspection. Appeal rights were provided. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Deotina Augustin. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.