Routine inspection·March 10, 2026

On 03/10/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Deanna Villagrana met with licensee Angie Castano for an unannounced annual/required visit. LPA explained the nature of today\342\200\231s inspection to her. Present were licensee and seven day care children including three infants. Licensee was out of ratio. LPA toured the home and found A1 in the garage. Licensee stated she forgot A1 was in the home. Licensee's assistant and four additional children including one infant arrived during the visit. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm. The adults that reside in the home are licensee with her 15 year old son. A review of staff records on 02/24/2026 indicates that not all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. A1 was fingerprint cleared but never associated to the license. Licensee Angie Castano 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\342\200\231s 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. LPA observed several sharp yard tools and charcoal for BBQing accessible to children in the backyard. LPA observed the emergency exit on the right side of the home was obstructed by two BBQ pits, a bike, ladders, a bench, several large buckets, yard tools and garbage cans. LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC 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, one bedroom, second living room, kitchen and attached garage. There are no bodies of water. Backyard is fenced. Off limits outdoor: left side of home that is fenced off to children including locked storage. Licensee states there are no animals in the home. LPA observed licensee has a current CPR and First Aid certification expiring 08/30/2027 and assistants on 01/20/2028. Licensee completed Mandated Reporter training on 10/29/2023 and assistant on 01/19/2026. LPA observed a current roster of the children and a fire and disaster drill log which was last completed on 02/06/2026. LPA reviewed eight children's files and observed all forms are completed and children have current immunization records. LPA observed LIC9227 and a safe sleep log for infants on care. Licensee states day care is not insured. LPA observed LIC282 in children's files. LPA discussed SB792 Immunization Requirements and observed licensee and her 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 Angie Castano 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 Angie Castano 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 Angie Castano 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 Angie Castano. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Angie Castano, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. The following type A and B deficiencies were cited on the attached page (809-D). Licensee was informed that failure to correct the deficiencies by the specified Plan of Correction (POC) Due Date may result in assessment of civil penalties in the amount of $100 per day per violation until the correction is made. LPA Deanna Villagrana informed licensee Angie Castano that this report dated 03/10/2026 document(s) 3 Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Deanna Villagrana informed the licensee Angie Castano to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 03/10/2026 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. A notice of site visit was given to Angie Castano and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.