Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 2/12/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Liridon Fici (Doni) conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Licensee,
Martinez, Joanna
. LPA informed Licensee the purpose of today\342\200\231s visit. LPA gathered a census of children in care.
During visit, there were three (3) staff and seven (7) child present. Licensee stated that her, her husband, her mom and daughter are the adults residing at the home. Licensee stated she has one (1) minor child also living in the home. All are fingerprint cleared and associated to the facility. LPA observed four (4) children under 2 years and three (3) children over 2 years old; A review of children roster indicated (2 infants).
The day care is located in the kids room of the house. Parents will enter from the front of the house. The home has no stairs going up to the second floor. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. LPA reviewed Fire/Disaster drill log during today's inspection was conducted on
10/20/2025.
LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. The Licensee\342\200\231s has a working land line and cell phones in the home...
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LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. The home is clean, orderly, and safe for the day care children. The backyard is enclosed by a fence.
Off limit areas inside Licensee's home:
Master bedroom, bedroom 2, and laundry room/ garage.
Off limits to the outside home include:
front yard, and the right side of the backyard which is fenced...
LPA toured the backyard area and observed the backyard area is adequately fenced and there are no bodies of water. There is a designated area in the living room area where the front door is located where child(ren) can be isolated if exhibiting any signs of illness until the child's parent(s) pick them up.
Licensee provides breakfast along with AM snacks, and lunch. On occasion, licensee will accept outside foods from parents on events such as Birthdays, Valentine's day, Christmas, and Thanksgiving. Licensee will prepare and cook meals for children at home. LPA observed a first aid kit in the day care. Staff stated that nobody smokes, and she understands that smoking is prohibited in the day care. LPA observed a fully
charged 3A4BC fire extinguisher last time serviced on
12/8/2025
, with working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that are interconnected. The Licensee stated that there are no weapons in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are stored inaccessible to children.
Licensee and Staff files were reviewed for the following records: Employee Rights (LIC9052), Statement Acknowledging Requirement to report Child Abuse (LIC9108), and Immunization Record showing immunity to measles (MMR), pertussis (Tdap), and influenza (or statement declining influenza). Licensee has a current Mandated Reporter Training and was conducted on
2/11/2025
. Licensee has current Pediatric CPR/FIRST AID that was conducted on
7/30/2025
. LPA informed Licensee that Mandated reporting and First aid/CPR is mandatory and should be renewed every 2 years.
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LPA reviewed a selection of fix (5) children's file and observed that parent's rights forms, immunization records forms, consents for emergency medical treatment forms, and Identification forms are in each file. LPA observed 15-minute sleep logs for the infants in care.
Incidental Medical services (IMS) policy was discussed. Licensee does not handle any medications. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417 and 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:
http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm
. Licensee will review IMS plan and submit to CCL in the later future; Licensee stated there are no children currently needing medication.
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
. LPA reminded Licensee about Individualized Infant sleep plan (Lic9227) and 15-minute sleep logs that should be conducted from 0 months to 12 months (1 year). After the child turns 1 years old, only 15- minute sleep logs shall to be conducted until the child is 2 years old.
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.
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 always supervised...
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Licensee understands her capacity options and she understand 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. Licensee stated she does not transport any children to and from day care.
LPA encouraged the Licensee to frequently visit our website at
www.ccld.ca.gov
for licensing regulations and new updates. The Licensee can also email at childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov and ask to be added to the email list for the updates.
LPA discussed the requirements of AB 633 with the Licensee and understands the AB 633 fact sheet/copy of Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224). LPA discussed "zero tolerance" related regulations and advised that the assessment of an immediate $500 per day civil penalty for any violation of a "zero tolerance" related regulation. An ongoing civil penalty of $100 per day continues until the violation(s) is corrected.
The licensee was informed of the
MyChildCarePlan.org
website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.
On this date, 2/12/26, the California Attorney General - Megan's 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...
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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
During the exit interview, the LICENSEE,
Martinez, Joanna
confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
No deficiencies were issues during visit.
A notice of site visit was given to licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for
30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee,
Martinez, Joanna
along with appeal rights provided.
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