Routine inspection·July 9, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Fermin Campos-Jaramillo conducted an unannounced annual inspection today. LPA met with Nieves Belmontes, Licensee, and explained the nature of today's inspection to her. Also present today was Licensee's helpers Marilu Magana and Stephanie. LPA observed there were 12 children present today, including two infants, one school age, and 9 preschool age. Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM The adults that reside in the home are the Licensee, her daughter Stephanie, and her friend Patricia. Also in the home reside minor children ages 14 and 8 years old. Licensee's certifications for CPR and First Aid card are current and will expire on 4/06/26 for licensee and helper Stephanie and 8/24/26 for helper Marilu. Licensee documented a fire drill on 7/8/25. LPA obtained a copy of the children's roster and it is complete. LPA reviewed 5 children's files which include parent's rights form, Information and identification form, Notification forms, consent form for medical emergency treatment forms. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's inspection. Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children. Off limit areas inside are: All the second floor and the attached garage. LPA observed there are barricaded stairs inside the home. The home is located in a complex of townhouses. The home has a right side yard only. The yard is fenced and the licensee uses it as playground for the children in care. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher last time serviced on 4/25/25, and at least one working smoke detector. LPA observed the home has a working carbon monoxide detector and no bodies of water. LPA observed there are not wall heaters. LPA observed the home has a barricaded electric fireplace. Licensee stated the fireplace is not in use. The Licensee states that she does not have any weapons in the home. All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are stored inaccessible to children. *************************Report dated 7/9/25 continues on page 2. ***********Report dated 7/9/25 continues from page 1. Supervision of children was discussed with the 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. The Licensee understands her capacity options and she understands that she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time, and a helper must be present. Licensee understands that in absence of a helper her license's maximum capacity will be maximum 8 children (small license) and ratio (age of the children) must be observed. Licensee understands that children living in the home count as part of capacity until they reach the age of ten years old. Licensee states that she does not transport children via vehicle and that she understands that children cannot be left in parked vehicles unattended at any time. Licensee stated she uses redirection and communication with children as a form of discipline. Department website: www.ccld.ca.gov provided to Licensee. LPA observed licensee and her helpers Marilu and Stephanie have renewed the Mandated Reporter training on 5/05/24, 4/01/24 and 4/12/24 respectively. Licensee understands the training is to be renewed every two years. LPA referred the Licensee to the training website: www.mandatedreporterca.com for additional information on the online training. A review of staff records on 7/08/25 indicates that all Facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Licensee 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 discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep 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. Report dated 7/9/25 continues on page 3 Report dated 7/9/25 continues from page 2. Incidental Medical services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 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 (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 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 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, the LICENSEE Nieves Belmontes confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Nieves Belmontes in Spanish. No deficiencies were cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.