Routine inspection·June 4, 2025

On June 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Marilou Monico, conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection. LPA met with Licensee, Sarely Rivera Sanchez, and explained to her the purpose of today's visit. Also present in the home were licensee's two adult children/helpers (A1 & A2), licensee's 17-year-old daughter, and 10 daycare children: 4 infants and 6 preschool age. Licensee received the Entrance Checklist - Family Child Care Homes (LIC 126). LPA observed all required posting materials. The daycare is open Monday thru Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. There are no active waivers or exceptions for this facility. Licensee stated that there are four (4) adults residing in the home: herself, her husband, and her two adult children (A1 & A2). LPA observed that A2 does not have fingerprint clearance. A civil penalty of $500.00 was assessed. LPA advised licensee that children who turn 18 years old have 30 days from their birthday to obtain fingerprint clearances. Fire drill was conducted on April 25, 2025. Licensee was reminded that fire/disaster drills must be conducted and documented every six months. Copy of current children's roster was obtained. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, barricaded fireplaces, and working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. LPA observed cleaning products under the sink in the kitchen accessible to children. The cleaning products were placed in the garage which is an off limit area during the inspection. Licensee requested to include the kitchen on-limits to children. Licensee submitted an updated facility sketch. LPA advised licensee that she can now use the kitchen for the daycare. LPA observed sufficient age-appropriate materials, toys, and play equipment in the home. The children's bathroom is clean, sanitary, and operable. Off limit areas inside the home: Rooms 1 thru 3, two bathrooms, and garage. Off limit areas outside: right and left side yard. LPA advised licensee to notify Licensing for any change from an area of the family child care home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care. The Licensee was reminded to notify the department prior to any alterations or additions to the home or grounds. Licensee confirmed that there are no weapons or firearms on the premises. There were no bodies of water observed. The home has a working telephone 408-367-9272. Continuation on next pages: Licensee, Sarely Rivera Sanchez, 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, 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. Ten children's files (C1 thru C10) were reviewed during today's inspection for the following records: Notification of Parents Rights (LIC995A), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance (LIC 282), Identification and Emergency Information (LIC700), Immunization Records, and sleep log for children under 2 years old. Four infants (C4, C7, C8, & C9) are missing the sleep log. LPA reviewed two helper's files (A1 & A2) for the following records: immunizations in measles, pertussis and flu, required training, Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse (LIC 9108), and Employee Rights (LIC 9052). Licensee has immunizations in measles, pertussis and flu. Licensee's CPR/First Aid was completed online. Licensee, A1 & A2 are missing current Mandated Reporter Training. Licensee was reminded that Mandated Reporter Training must be renewed by all staff every 2 years. 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 reminded 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. Continuation on next pages: Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual- Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes, Section 102417. 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 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 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 . Licensee, Sarely Rivera Sanchez, 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&R's) throughout California. As a result of this inspection, Type A and Type B deficiencies were cited on the following pages. Assembly Bill (AB) 633 was provided and discussed with Licensee. LPA informed the Licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated June 4, 2025 that documents a Type A citation to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled no later than the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to parents/guardians of any newly enrolled children for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC9224) must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Sarely Rivera Sanchez. During the exit interview, the Licensee, Sarely Rivera Sanchez, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS.