Routine inspection·February 18, 2026

An annual required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Amy Strother. When LPA arrived, LPA met with assistant (S1). At 10:00am LPA observed assistant S1 picking infant C5 up out of the play yard after a nap. LPA observed a small blanket with "lovey" stuffed animal head and a thin baby blanket in the play yard with C5. A1 was reminded of the infant safe sleep regulations and immediately removed the loose items from the play yard. Licensee, Margaret “Victoria” Lino-Martinez (L1) arrived at 10:30am. L1 was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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. During the inspection the areas used by children were toured inside and outside. During today’s visit assistant (S1) and L1 were supervising 5 children and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. S1 provided a current roster of children in care as required. LPA verified that the children present were listed on the roster. The facility’s operating hours are Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 5:30pm. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The off-limits areas of the home include the garage, laundry room, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, made inaccessible by a combination of door knob covers, locks, or child safety gates. The home was observed to be clean and orderly and was at a comfortable indoor temperature. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. There is a working telephone in the home. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Continue on LIC809-C PAGE 2 The licensee stated that there are no poisons stored on the premises and none were observed during today's inspection. The fireplace in the living room is barricaded by a gate. LPA observed a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher that appeared to charged and rated at least 2A10BC, in the home. The licensee has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months; last drill was documented on 12/19/25. The licensee stated there are no firearms and/or other dangerous weapons in the home and none were observed during today's inspection. The children use the backyard as the outdoor play area and it is fully fenced. Five children's records were reviewed and contained the required records. Facility and personnel files were reviewed, assistant S1, who was alone, caring for 5 children when LPA Strother arrived, does not have a current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate. S1's certificate expired 08/2024. L1 arrived at 10:30am and does have a current certificate, which expires on 08/2026. Additionally, assistant S1's mandated reporter training certificate expired on 08/2024. L1's mandated reporter training certificate expired on 08/2025. 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 of the importance of checking for and removing 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. 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/ . 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. Continue on LIC809-C PAGE 3 During the exit interview, the Licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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 . The following violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed: see LIC 809D. Appeal Rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given to the licensee and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Margaret “Victoria” Lino-Martinez.