Facility-requested visit·December 4, 2025

On 12/04/2025, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) Mandeep Kaur conducted an unannounced Case Management- Licensee Initiated inspection with Licensee, Michelle Berkman. The purpose of today's inspection: address the Application for a Large Family Child Care Home license (Capacity Change) that the Licensee submitted to the Department on October 27,2025. Licensee is currently licensed for Small Family Child Care Home (FCCH). Licensee has been licensed since 05/09/2022; therefore, she has at least one year of experience as a family child care provider to apply for a Large FCCH. A fire Clearance for Large Family Child Care Home was granted on 11/04/2025. LPA observed six(6) children(3 infant and 3 preschool age) were present in the home during today\342\200\231s inspection. Also present during today's inspection were licensee's one assistant(S1), and licensee's spouse(A1). Licensee stated that licensee and her spouse(A1) are only adults residing in the home. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Current copy of the child care facility roster was obtained during today's inspection. The Licensee completed the Preventative Health and Safety Child Care Training on 05/28/2021 and a copy of the certification is on file. The Licensee has proof of Pediatric CPR and First Aid training completed on 12/07/2024 and copy of the certifications is obtained during today's inspection. A copy of current TB test, flu , MMR, and Tdap vaccinations for the Licensee are on file. Licensee has current completion of the Mandated Reporter Training certificate (AB1207) completed on 05/15/2024 on file. Updated version of Application for a Family Child Home License(LIC 279) was obtained during today's inspection. The licensee provided proof of control of property. Because the licensee rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the licensee confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. **Continue on next pages** The Licensee has not obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149). Without this consent, the licensee understands that, once licensed, they can operate with a maximum capacity of 12 children. If property owner/landlord consent is obtained in the future, the licensee is advised that a new Application for a Family Child Care Home License (LIC 279) must be submitted with a change of capacity fee of $25, to increase the capacity and provide care to 14 children. Licensee has current liability insurance with Brown & Brown Insurance services. All individuals subject to a criminal record review have obtained a criminal record and child abuse index clearances prior to today's inspection. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the facility with Licensee during today's inspection. LPA observed the home is a two-story home with four (4) bedrooms, (3) bathrooms, living room, play room, kitchen, garage, and backyard. There is a working telephone in the home. The home is clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety & comfort. LPA observed a barricaded fireplace in the living room. There are barricaded stairs and no wall heaters inside the home. The off-limit areas inside the home are: the entire second floor, laundry room, and attached garage. Off limit areas outside the home: barricaded air conditioner unit, brick planter/brick patio and left side section of the backyard There are safe and age-appropriate toys, play equipment, and materials for the children in the home. The Licensee has a designated area in the home,living room, where a child(ren) can be isolated if exhibiting signs of illness. The home has at least 1 working smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the home. The Licensee has one fully charged fire extinguisher inside the home. The Licensee stated she has three pets(Cats) and no weapons/firearms in the home. All cleaning compounds and medications are adequately stored in a cabinet located in laundry room inaccessible to children. LPA reminded Licensee that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers, and similar items are not allowed in Family Child Care Homes. The licensee has a first aid kit in the home, with sufficient emergency supplies, including a no-touch thermometer. **Continue on next pages** Kitchen tour: LPA observed the refrigerator and freezer in the home are clean. The Licensee provides the food if needed. The Licensee understands that any food/drink which is brought by parent(s) of day care child(ren) must be properly labeled with the child(ren) name and properly stored or refrigerated. Bathroom tour: LPA observed the bathroom toilet and faucet are clean, safe, and operable. All shampoos, soap, medication, mouthwash, perfumes, razors, cleaning products, air fresheners, and nail polish/remover are inaccessible to the children. Outdoor tour: LPA observed the outdoor backyard of the home is fenced, safe, and secure for the children. There are no bodies of water in the backyard. LPA reminded Licensee to dump any water that collects in the containers. Licensee was advised that outdoor play shall be supervised at all times. Forms of discipline to be used by Licensee: talking to children and redirecting. The Licensee understands that children's personal rights should not be violated; including no corporal punishment, supervision of children, transportation of children, requirements for reporting suspected child abuse, unusual incidents/injuries, heat related illnesses, and requirements for assistant/substitute were also discussed with the Licensee during today's inspection. T This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. **Continue on next page** 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 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. On this date, 11/18/2025, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. LPA discussed the Large Family Child Care Home Ratio and Forms/Records to Keep in Large Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. No deficiency issued during today's investigation. Appeal rights were provided. **Continue on next page** Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Michelle Berkman. As a result of this inspection, a license for a Small Family Child Care Home with the maximum capacity of twelve(12) children is granted effective December 5, 2025. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.