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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

FONSECA, SUSANA FAMLIY CHILD CARELicense 5456205301 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

On 02/12/2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Sonja Navarrette conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection and was met by licensee Susana Fonseca . Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:00am-6:00pm. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. LPA reviewed current facility sketch and confirmed that the bathroom, dining room and living room are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by using a baby gate, doorknob spinners. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises . All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. There are no fireplaces or open face heaters in the home. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The licensee has 2 outdoor cats and a caged dove. This is a two-story home, and the stairs are gated when children under age 5 years old are present. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and is currently off limits to children in care. The licensee is working on the backyard. The licensee was instructed to contacted LPA once back yard is ready for inspection . Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. Continued on LIC 809-C LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. It is unknown when the licensee\342\200\231s completed the Mandated Reporter Training as their certificate was not on file. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on 06/01/26. A review of employee records indicate they are missing their immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 102416.2). Licensee 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 file review, LPA observed there were no infant safe sleep checks on file. Licensee reported 15 min. checks are being conducted but are not being documented. LPA provided licensee with a copy of an infant safe sleep log. LPA discussed 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-andresources/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 purchas ed 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/ . Continued on LIC809-C Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Susana Fonseca. During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA verified the RSO profile in FAS. Per Title 22, Division 12, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: see LIC 809-D. Licensee was provided appeal rights. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the February 12, 2026 inspection of FONSECA, SUSANA FAMLIY CHILD CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of FONSECA, SUSANA FAMLIY CHILD CARE on February 12, 2026. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to FONSECA, SUSANA FAMLIY CHILD CARE on February 12, 2026?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B).

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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