Routine inspection (3-year)·August 7, 2025

On 8/7/2025 , at 10:11 AM Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Cynthia Alvarez and Brian Fung conducted an unannounced 3 year required annual inspection. LPAs met with licensee Mary Reeds and discussed the nature and purpose of the inspection. Together both licensee and LPAs conducted a tour of the home inside and outside. There were 7 children in care at the time of the inspection. The Family Child Care Home (FCCH) is described as a 4 bedroom & 2 bathrooms 2 story home. The licensee utilizes the living room, playroom, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, and backyard for childcare. LPAs observed a gate at the bottom of the stairs preventing children from having access to the second story. LPAs observed that the licensee stores their personal medication and knives in the kitchen in cabinets not accessible to children. LPAs observed the cleaning agents in the laundry room stored high above out the reach of children. The FCCH was observed to be clean and orderly. The FCCH has ventilation to afford for the children\342\200\231s comfort. There are age-appropriate toys and furniture readily accessible to children. The bathroom used for children-in-care was observed to be clean and sanitary. Licensee advised the FCCH does not have any firearms or ammunition in the home. LPAs observed a dog in the home, Licensee reported that the dog's vaccinations are up to date. LPAs observed a pool during the inspection. The pool has a 5 ft tall fully fenced, self-latching gate and is locked and is inaccessible to children in care; however, there was no pool cover or pool alarm and no rescue pool present. Also, the licensee did not have a rescue pole and life ring at the time of the inspection. LPAs provided licensee with the PIN with pool regulation and advised licensee to obtain all required items for the pool. Continued on 809-C Required licensing forms are predominantly posted at the entrance of the playroom. LPAs observed a smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the FCCH. The detectors were tested at 10:21 AM and were found to be operable, and the licensee is reminded to check the detectors to ensure they have operational batteries . The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher on site which was serviced on 09/6/2024. LPAs reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. LPAs reviewed children's records. The records are current, complete, and possessed emergency contact information. A review of the infant\342\200\231s records contained a 15-minute sleeping check log. A review of the FCCH's fire drill log shows the last drill occurred on 05/21/2025. The Licensee's records were reviewed. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expires on 04/16/2026. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter training course is active and will expire on 6/2/2025. 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . LPAs 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. LPAs 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. Continued on 809-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 During the exit interview, the licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs 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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. 1 Type B citation was given during today\342\200\231s inspection. Appeals rights were provided to licensee Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Mary Reeds.