Routine inspection (3-year)·September 24, 2025

On 09/24/2025 at 12:35PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Martha Jimenez-Villanueva conducted an unannounced required 3 year and increase of capacity Inspection from 8 to 14 children. LPA met with Licensee, Patricia Abundes and explained to her the nature of today's inspection. Present at home was licensee with three preschoolers including an infant napping. The adults that reside in the home are herself and her daughter Narali with two minor children aged 9 and 14. All required posting materials were posted. Days and hours of operation are from Monday-Saturday from 6:00AM to 6:00PM. LPA toured the indoor and outdoor areas of the home during today's visit. LPA obtained a copy of current children's roster. Fire/disaster drill was conducted on 09/09/2025. LPA observed a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher was serviced on 07/18/2025, functioning combo smoke and carbon monoxide detector. LPA observed doors knobs in the bedrooms and gated kitchen. There are no fireplace, no wall heater, no stairs and no bodies of water. Licensee stated no weapons/ammunition in the home. There is a cat in the home, per licensee cat is vaccinated and stayed in a bedroom during hours of operation. Licensee carries insurance with Mesa Underwriters Specialty Insurance Co. and its current. The home received a Fire Inspection Clearance granted on July 27, 2025, by Watsonville Fire Department. A pull fire station was installed near the dining room back door. Off limits areas inside/outside of the home: 3 bedrooms, laundry room, detached garage, storage and gated left drive way. Backyard is fenced. Licensee understands the on limits and off-limits areas have been approved by the Fire District Authority and before making any changes to the use of the areas Licensee will notify the Licensing Program. Report Continues in next pages. LPA observed that the home is clean and orderly. Cleaning products, sharp objects, and other items that are dangerous to children were stored inaccessible in a top kitchen cabinet, in the garage and in the atrium of the house. LPA observed sufficient age-appropriate materials, toys, and play equipment in the home. The children's bathroom is clean, sanitary, and operable. Licensee stated that she transports day care children. Licensee understands that children shall not be left unattended in parked vehicles must use appropriate car seats according to the child's age/weight/size and car seat cannot be used for sleeping. LPA reviewed five (5) children’s files during today's inspection for the following records: Notification of Parents Rights (LIC995A), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Identification and Emergency Information (LIC700), Infant Sleep Plan (LIC9227), sleep log for children under 2 years old, and Immunization Records. All documents are on files. LPA reviewed licensee’s file for the following records: immunization for measles, pertussis, influenza and TB according with SB792, on file. Licensee has current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certifications and expired on 04/2027. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 03/31/2024. LPA reminded Licensee that Mandated Reporter Training must be renewed by all staff every 2 years. Supervision of children was discussed with Licensee and she understands that she or a qualified adult must be present in the home during day care hours and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. Licensee understands her current capacity options and she understands if eventually she obtains a large license with capacity 14, she cannot have more than 14 children in the home at any time and a qualified assistant must be present and ratio (age of the children) must be observed. Licensee understands in absence of a helper her license capacity is reduced to 8 and ratio must be observed as well. LPA reviewed and provided the capacity worksheet to licensee. A review of staff records on 09/24/2025 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 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. Report Continues in next pages. 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/ . LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at an additional resource. LPA also reminded Licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as 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. 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&R's) throughout California. During the exit interview, the Licensee Patricia Abundes confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. No deficiencies were cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Patricia Abundes in Spanish. Licensee Patricia Abundes was informed that a Large Family Child Care Home license would be approved pending on the following: 1) Approval from a manager of the Licensing Program.