Routine inspection (3-year)·December 16, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jennifer \342\200\234Jen\342\200\235 Beehler, met with Carmen Mendoza-Madrigal - Licensee, for an unannounced Required- 3 Year Inspection. LPA was granted access to the home by the Licensee and toured both indoors and outdoors during the inspection. Upon arrival, there were 11 children (8 - preschool-age and 3 - infant age) and 2 staff (licensee/assistant) present, which is compliant with the home license capacity and ratio requirements. LPA observed all required postings near the entrance to the home. Hours of operation for the facility are Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 07:30AM-05:30PM . There are no active waivers. Licensee states that adult s, over the age of 18, residing in the home are: herself, her spouse (Rafael Madrigal), and her adult daughter . There are two minor children over the age of 10 years old living in the home. Licensee, Carmen Mendoza-Madrigal 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 observed licensee's adult daughter's criminal record clearance was in-process. LPA reviewed documentation and determined the live scan request had been incorrectly completed and not all databases had been checked. LPA provided guidance on how to correct. Continued on Page 2 LPA reviewed facility roster (LIC9040) and fire/disaster drill log during todays inspection. The last fire/disaster drill was conducted on 10/27/2025, which is compliant with the six month requirement for homes. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher last serviced 07/11/2025 which is compliant with State Fire Marshall Regulations. LPA observed a fully functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector. Licensee states that she does not currently have any children in care who require Incidental Medical Services and does not administer medication. Licensee carries liability insurance and the policy is in effect until 03/19/2026. 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/ . Indoor areas of the home were inspected by the LPA today and observed to be clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. Off-limits areas (indoors): All of the home, but the day-care room at the end of the house. There are no fireplaces or stairs present in the facility. LPA observed sufficient age-appropriate materials, toys, and play equipment in the home. Furniture, such as tables, chairs, and shelves, are in good condition and safe for children. Licensee provides an AM and PM snack along with lunch. Children with food allergies will bring their meals from home. Drinking water is readily available for children in the facility via water pitchers and cups provided by the day care. The bathroom used for the day care is clean, sanitary, and operable. The Licensee has a working telephone in the facility and also uses her cell phone to communicate with parents. The backyard area of the home was inspected. LPA observed sufficient play equipment and supplies for the children that are in good condition and age-appropriate. Off-limit areas outside of home include: The back yard and one side yard. The area on-limits for the outside play area is behind the garage, which is partially the front yard and partially the side yard. LPA observed it to be fenced in and no bodies of water present. Continued on Page 3 Shaded area was provided by canopy and trees. In the off limits area of the backyard there is a swimming pool. LPA observed a fence all around the pool. The gate was self closing. The rescue hook was in place along with the life saving ring. Licensee tested the alarm and LPA observed that the alarm was activated inside the home along with outside the home. Licensee provided original packaging for the alarm to confirm it was compliant with ASTM International Standard F2208. LPA observed the pool log to be complete. LPA observed the licensee and assistant with the children. Activities were set up around the room for children to choose and engage. Licensee and assistant were engaged with the children, walking around the room and assisting them with each station. LPA observed play time transition include children lining up and getting dressed for the cold. Infant Safe Sleep regulations (PIN 20-24-CCP) were discussed with the Licensee, including the Individual Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC9227). LPA reminded Licensee that infants up to 12 months of age should be placed on their back to sleep, that cribs should be free of all loose articles and hanging objects, and that infants should not be swaddled. Infants should be supervised while sleeping and documentation of sleep checks every 15 minutes should remain in the infant\342\200\231s file. Documentation should include the time of the check, the infant\342\200\231s physical condition, and initials of the staff member checking on the infant. 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. Five (5) children\342\200\231s files were reviewed during todays inspection for the following documents: Notification of Parents Rights (LIC995A), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Identification and Emergency Information (LIC700), Immunization Records (PM286), Individual Infant Sleep Plan (LIC9227) and sleep check documentation. LPA observed all preschool age children's files to be complete. Continued on Page 4 LPA observed infant's files missing LIC9227 or the document was incomplete. LPA reviewed the document with the licensee and discussed how to fill it out and why the document was important. Two (2) staff files (licensee/assistant) were reviewed for the following documents: Employee Rights (LIC9052), Statement Acknowledging Requirement to report Child Abuse (LIC9108), Mandated Reporter Training Certificate, and Immunization Record showing immunity to measles (MMR), pertussis (Tdap), and influenza (or statement declining influenza). There is at least one staff member present with current CPR/First-Aid that expires 01/20/2026. The Licensee has current Mandated Reporter Training that expires on 08/07/2027 and LPA reminded licensee that training must be renewed by all staff every 2 years. Supervision of children was discussed with the Licensee and she understands that she must be home during day care hours and ensure that children are supervised at all times. The Licensee states that she does not transport any day care children. LPA reminded Licensee that children should not be left unattended in parked vehicles and that car seats shall only be used for transportation and shall not be used for sleeping. Licensee stated her spouse does not work in the day care and that she would like to remove him as a licensee since he does not work in this capacity. Licensee has spouse's documentation on file in the event she needs an assistant. Licensee will submit an updated application to the Department to make the change. During today's visit, LPA collected proof of control of property through a mortgage invoice to verify that licensee can hold the day care license on her own. As a result of todays inspection, two (2) Technical Violations and one (1) Type B Deficiency has been cited. More information provided on the attached supporting documents. Exit interview conducted with licensee. Report was reviewed and provided to the licensee, Carmen Mendoza-Madrigal along with appeal rights. 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 .