Routine inspection (3-year)·December 23, 2025

On December 23, 2025, at 9:04AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cynthia Alvarez conducted an unannounced 3 year required inspection. LPA met with Licensee Sean Salas; LPA and the Licensee discussed the nature and purpose of the inspection. Together both licensee and LPA conducted a tour of the home inside and outside. There were 5 children in care at the time of the inspection, also, present was 2 Co-Licensees, cleared and associated. The family childcare home (FCCH) is described as a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom, single story home. The licensee is currently using the living room, dining room, kitchen, one restroom, and the front yard for childcare. LPA observed that in the kitchen, the knives and personal medication are kept in a high elevated cabinet making them inaccessible to children. Also, the LPA observed the cleaning agents are stored in a locked cabinet underneath the sink. The FCCH has ventilation to afford for the children\342\200\231s comfort. LPA observed a fireplace with metal/glass screen in the front preventing children from having access. The bathroom used for childcare was found to be clean, sanitary and free of harmful chemicals. The front yard is enclosed by a fence. LPA observed plenty of shade, gross motor activities accessible to children in care. Toys and play equipment observed in the front yard are safe, varied, age appropriate and in satisfactory condition. Licensee advised that there are no firearms and ammunition in the home, There are no bodies of water in the home. Required licensing forms are predominantly posted in the entrance of the FCCH. LPA observed a smoke and a carbon monoxide detector in the FCCH. The smoke detector and the carbon monoxide detectors were tested at 10:58AM and were found to be in working condition. The licensee is reminded to check the detectors to ensure they have working batteries and are in operable condition . The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher on site which was serviced on 10/1/25, Licensee was reminded to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. Continued on 809-C LPA reviewed children's records. The records were found to be present and included emergency contact information and immunizations records, for the infants enrolled, LPA observed the 15 minutes sleeping logs; however, the LIC 9227 form was not present for the infant under 12 months, LPA reminded Licensee that they must have the document complete for infants under 12 months. The FCCH's fire drill log was present, and the last drill was conducted 9/24/25. The roster was present in the FCCH and was current. Licensee\342\200\231s records were reviewed; Licensee\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification are active and will expire 9/2026 Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter training course was active and will expire 01/2027. LPA also reviewed both co-licensee\342\200\231s\342\200\231 file and found them to be present and complete both Pediatric CPR and First Aid is active and Mandated Reporter Training was also present for both Co-Licensee's, will expire on 01/2027. License 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. LPA 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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/ . 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. Continued on 809-C 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 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 provided to the licensee, and it was advised that it needs to be posted for 30 days. During today\342\200\231s inspection no citations were given; Appeal Rights were provided to licensee Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Sean Salas