Routine inspection·August 28, 2025

On August 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Laura Carone and Brian Fung conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection. LPAs and Licensee toured the interior and exterior of the home. Licensee and assistant were caring for 9 children at the time of the inspection. Upon arrival LPAs observed construction equipment by the front door and a construction worker working in the kitchen. Licensee stated that her kitchen counter broke and emergency construction is occurring. The home is a 4-bedroom, 3-bath 2- story home. The licensee uses the playroom, hall bathroom, and the backyard for childcare. The 4-bedrooms, 2- bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining room, and garage(laundry room) are off limits and are inaccessible to children in care. LPAs observed a child safety gate at the entrance of stairs. LPAs observed age appropriate toys, teaching materials, and furnishings. Licensee has a secured fence in the backyard. LPAs observed toxins/hazardous items accessible to children in the playroom and bathroom. Licensee removed items in LPAs presence. A regulation 2A10BC fire extinguisher was observed in a pantry with a service date of 03/15/2025 . Licensee is reminded to service or purchase the fire extinguisher yearly. LPAs observed a carbon monoxide and smoke alarm detector in the playroom. Licensee states that there are no firearms and ammunition in the home. The children were in the backyard engaged in water play. A sandbox and water tables contained water. A jolly jumper was also observed in the back yard. LPAs observed an infant with a pacifier attached to her clothing. LPAs reminded Licensee that pacifiers can not have anything attached. Licensee's Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate is valid until 05/19/2026. AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training CONTINUED ON LIC809-C is valid until 04/19/2026. Licensee last completed an emergency disaster drill on 08/07/2025. All required forms Notification of Parent's Rights are prominently posted for parent's or authorized representatives to view. A roster of children in care was observed current and complete. A sampling of child records was reviewed, LPAs observed Identification and Emergency Notification forms (LIC 700) and a copy of immunization records on file. 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 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, 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/ . 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-andresources/ 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 CONTINUED ON LIC809C recalls on their purchased equipment. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the licensee, Cristina Crowther, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs completed the RSO profile in FAS. Type B deficiencies were cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. The notice shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a $100.00 civil penalty. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Cristina Crowther.