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Inspection visit

Pre-licensing visit

Clean visit · 0 citations

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On 10/08/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jose Ruiz met with Applicant, Alma Martinez for a change of location pre licensing inspection. Applicant, adult son and two minor children reside in the home. Background clearances are discussed and LIS 531 is signed indicating that the adults currently living in the home and/or providing care and supervision to children have a criminal record clearance. Fire clearance was granted on 9/29/2025. Facility was inspected inside and outside as shown on the facility sketch and the following items were discussed: Fire clearance was received on 9/29/2025. Fire pull alarm is located on the garage\342\200\231s entry way on the left hand side wall. This is a single story, three bedroom and two bathroom home and children will have access to the playroom (day care room), living room, kitchen and hallway bathroom. Off-limits rooms/ closets are made inaccessible by use of doorknob spinners. Parents board will be mounted on the left hand side wall of the the homes entry way. There is a fireplace in the day care room that applicant states will not be used during day-care hours. There is central air heating/cooling ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed in the day care room, child size furniture, safe toys, a flat screen television, three cots, two play yards, and books for the children. Children will nap in day care room on cots and infants will nap in play yards. Applicant understands she is to supervise children at all times. LPA provided applicant with Individual Sleeping Plan and Safe Sleep handout. Facility has a 2A10BC fire extinguisher mounted on the kitchen wall. There is a functioning smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm and first aid kit in place. (Continued on LIC809-C) Applicant\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was completed through American Red Cross and expires on 11/08/2026. Preventative Health and Safety with Nutrition and Prevention of Lead exposure certification was completed on 9/18/2025. Applicant completed the Mandated Reporter Training on 11/03/2024. Knives and medications are stored inside a kitchen cabinet underneath the kitchen sink made inaccessible to the children with child safety latches. Cleaning compounds are stored inside the cabinet that is located underneath the kitchen sink, hallway bathroom and in the garage, made inaccessible by the use of a child safety latch and doorknob spinner. Advised applicant fire drills are to be conducted once every 6 months and must be documented with date and time. A fire drill log was provided as an example. Applicant is advised at least one staff member with current training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is to be on site at all times children are present. There are no bodies of water in the home or premises. Applicant states there are no pets in the home or on the premises. Applicant states there are no firearms, ammunition or poisons in the home or premises. Applicant is reminded that any advertising (of day-care) such as business cards, flyers/posters, and/or signs must include facility number as per Title 22 Regulation "Advertisements and License Number" 102359 (a) . Applicant is advised that smoking is prohibited on the premises of a family child care home as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1596.795(a). Applicant states the home is smoke-free. Applicant states she will not be transporting day care children Fenced backyard will be off limits to the children. LPA observed in the back yard large pot holes and uneven dirt ground with cement pieces. LPA discussed safe sleep pending regulations and Safe Sleep Regulation Concepts were given to applicant. Applicant is advised it is her responsibility to read and maintain her facility incompliance with Title 22 Regulations. Title 22 Regulations can be found at www.ccld.ca.gov . SB 792 immunizations are on file. Applicant is advised Fresno Community Care Licensing Department has inspection authority and can inspect all rooms in the home, garages and/or separate dwellings on the premises. (Continued on LIC809-C) Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. 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. Required postings, forms packet, which included Parent Notification Requirement and LIC9224 were provided and discussed in detail. Applicant is advised that she may access CCLD website at www.ccld.ca.gov for additional forms and licensing updates. Applicant is also reminded that it is her responsibility to read the regulations periodically. Applicant states she will operate her day care Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM and as arranged. No overnight care will be provided. LPA & applicant discussed the Community Care Licensing website: LPA and applicant discussed new additions to the website that include the new PIN (Provider Information Notification) and information for providers including the Quarterly Update that informs licensees of new legislation and regulations. Please follow these steps go to http://www.cdss.ca.gov/ , click on \342\200\234information and resources\342\200\235 click \342\200\234Community Care Licensing\342\200\235 Click \342\200\234quarterly updates\342\200\235 click \342\200\234Child Care advocates program\342\200\235 and register to PIN. Applicant is advised the following items must be corrected and documentation be sent to Fresno CCL within the next 30 days to avoid possible withdraw. Applicant will make the fire place inaccessible to the day care children. Pending verification of corrections of the above item(s) and a final review of her application, licensure as a Large Family Day Care Home capacity of 14 children ages under 18 years will be recommended

Citations

No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the October 8, 2025 inspection of MARTINEZ, ALMA FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was a other inspection of MARTINEZ, ALMA FAMILY CHILD CARE on October 8, 2025. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to MARTINEZ, ALMA FAMILY CHILD CARE on October 8, 2025?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

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

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