Routine inspection·June 20, 2025

On 06/20/25, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Jaime Gonzales and Angela Luz conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. Upon arrival, there were 7 children (2 infants, 4 preschool, 1 school age) and licensee present, which is compliant with the home license capacity and ratio requirements. The home was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. LPAs observed all required postings near the entrance to the home. Days and hours of operation are from Mon.-Fri. 8AM-5:30PM. The ages of the children to be served are 6 weeks-12 years old. The home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The on limit areas of the home are: Kitchen, living room, bedroom 1, bathroom, backyard and left side yard. The off limit areas are: Master bedroom, master bathroom, bedroom 2, bedroom 3, sheds in the backyard and right side yard. Off limit areas are inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and with visual supervision. The isolation area is the Kitchen. The outdoor play area is free from defects or dangerous conditions and is fenced. There have been no changes or alterations to existing building 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 the reach of children. Licensee states that any poisons are stored in garage and kitchen which is stored in an off limit or locked cabinet. Continued on Page 2... LPAs 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 and expires (10/2025). Licensee completed the Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Providers and expires on (10/22/2025) and a copy of the certification is on file. Licensee was reminded of Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207) and CPR/First aid certifications needs to be renewed every two years. A copy of the licensee\342\200\231s immunization is on file. Per Licensee, there are no firearms in the home. The Licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills at least every six months and was conducted on 05/27/2025. Personnel records are available for review and contain all required forms. Child\342\200\231s records are available for review and contain all required forms. LPAs reviewed (5) children's file. Each infant under 12 months of age has an Individual Infant Sleeping Plan maintained in the file signed and dated by the infant\342\200\231s authorized representative, including the infant\342\200\231s sleeping position and documentation of 15 minute checks while sleeping. All cribs or play yards meet the safety standards. 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\342\200\231s 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. LPAs reminded licensee that cribs or play yards cannot hinder entrance or exit to and from the space where infants are sleeping. LPAs reminded licensee shall be able to visually observe the infant without moving the door . LPAs recommended licensee to follow safety label on crib. LPAs provided a copy of PIN 20-24-CCP. Continued on Page 3... 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, interference with eating, sleeping, intimidation, or other actions of a punitive nature. Children are treated with dignity, and receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations. 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. LPAs 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. LPAs 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. 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/ . Continued on Page 4... 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, Jennifer Ping confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs completed the RSO profile in FAS. Megan's Law was checked on 05/27/2025. 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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 . Continued on Page 5... No deficiencies are issued during today's inspection. 2 Technical Violations are issued during today's inspection. If an infant is sleeping in a separate room from where the provider is stationed, the door to the room the infant is sleeping in shall remain open at all times. The provider shall be able to visually observe the infant without moving the door. Please see attached advisory note pages for information on technical violations issued today. Note that technical violations are not citations but are advisory notes. Appeal Rights provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Jennifer Ping.