Routine inspection·March 27, 2025

On 03/27/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Aurelio Mendoza conducted an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection and was met by Licensee Jerrolin Best and her assistants. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. LPA toured the home inside and outside, confirming that the living room, kitchen, dining room, bedroom #1, playroom, and hall bathroom are used for childcare. All other rooms are off-limits and secured with safety gates and doorknobs. The licensee has three dogs and four cats and was reminded that she is responsible for any pet-related injuries. No swimming pools or bodies of water are present. LPA discussed new pool safety requirements under AB 2866, effective 01/01/2025, and provided information on PIN 25-01-CCP (issued 01/06/2025). Licensee reported that there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. Poisons are stored in a locked area, and hazardous items are made inaccessible. A fireplace in the living room is secured with a glass door and is not in use during daycare hours. Safety equipment includes a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and adequate heating/ventilation. The single-level home has no stairs. Safe toys and play equipment were observed. The facility has working phone service at (209) 324-0517. Children are supervised at all times and are not left in parked vehicles. The fenced backyard play area is free of hazards. Licensed capacity is maintained. (Continued on LIC809-C) A sample review of children's files confirmed required emergency information. The licensee's Mandated Reporter Training is valid through 02/23/2026, and CPR/First Aid certification expires in 11/2025. Employee and volunteer immunization records for influenza, pertussis, and measles are on file. LPA provided the Community Care Licensing website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) for access to forms, regulations, PINs, and updates. Reporting requirements under Section 102416.2 were reviewed. All adults 18+ living or working in the home must have criminal record clearance or exemption per Health and Safety Code 1596.871. Violations result in a $100/day civil penalty for up to five days, or 30 days for repeat violations. LPA reviewed safe sleep regulations and provided the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-andresources/safe-sleep . Licensee was advised to check for recalled infant devices on the Consumer Product Safety Commission website ( https://www.cpsc.gov/ ) and register infant equipment for recall notifications. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For details, see PIN 22-02-CCP. A Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted if services are provided. ADA resources were shared, including the USDOJ ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and the publication "Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA" at https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . The MyChildCarePlan.org website was introduced as a resource for families seeking childcare providers and referral agencies in California. Licensee may receive a survey about the inspection process and was encouraged to provide feedback. For questions, email inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. Additional inspection details are available at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Licensee Jerrolin Best. Licensee confirmed no Registered Sex Offenders reside in the facility, and LPA verified the RSO profile in FAS. Per Title 22, Division 12, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies were cited. Licensee was provided Appeal Rights. This report is public and must be available upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit was provided and must be posted for 30 days. (End of Report)