Routine inspection·April 2, 2026

An unannounced visit was made to the facility today by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Y. Yang. A review of staff records on 04/02/2026 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. There are currently three adults living in the home. During today’s inspection the home and grounds were toured. The licensee and two assistants (staff S2 and S3) were supervising ten children and operating within ratio. The facility’s operating hours are 07:30am to 05:00pm, Monday through Friday. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. The "nap room" has been removed from the on limits areas of the home. Currently on limits are the play area #1 (family room), play area #2 (converted garage) and a hall way bathroom. All other areas of the home are off limits and inaccessible. An updated floor sketch was obtained from the licensee. The off-limits areas of the home were made inaccessible by door locks and/or child gates. The home's staircase was gated. The home was at a comfortable indoor temperature. The fireplace in the childcare room has been barricaded and screened. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. The licensee stated there is a working telephone in the home (the licensee's cell phone). The licensee's pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate expires in June 2026. The licensee's California mandated reporter training certificate expires April 2027. 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 at the time of the inspection. The LPA observed a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguisher, rated at least 2A10BC, in the home. The licensee stated that poisons, firearms, and ammunition are not stored on the premises. The home's backyard is fully fenced; part of it is on limits and fenced and gated. The off limits part is fenced off and inaccessible. During today's inspection visit, the LPA observed an above ground hot tub with a cover and an above ground Koi fish pond located in an off limits and fenced off area of the home's back yard. Continued on LIC 809-C Five children's record were reviewed during the inspection. The LPA reviewed completed infant 15 minute nap check logs. The licensee stated that she does not have children under 12 months enrolled. The LPA reviewed two personnel files. Item(s) were observed missing from both staff's records. Staff personnel files contained the required documents. The LPA provided 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 a 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. The 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. 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 (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 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 licensee and must remain posted in a prominent area for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Patricia Abreu. 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 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 .