Routine inspection (3-year)·June 11, 2025

On June 11, 2025, at 1:07 PM Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Cynthia Alvarez conducted an unannounced 3 year required annual inspection. LPA met with licensee Rebecca Lemos and discussed the nature and purpose of the inspection. Together both licensee and LPA conducted a tour of the home inside and outside. There were 3 children in care during the time of inspection. The family childcare home (FCCH) is described as 3 bedroom & 3 bathrooms home. The licensee uses the family room, 1 restroom, and backyard for childcare, the remainder of the home is inaccessible to the children. LPA observed 1 gate in the family room making the kitchen and the remaining of the home not accessible to the children; however, during the inspection the children were found to be sleeping in the front living room, which is off limits to the children. LPA advised licensee that children should only be in the room licensed for childcare. LPA observed that the licensee stores their personal medication and knifes in the kitchen in a cabinet not accessible to child. 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 to be used for children in care was observed to be clean and sanitary. The backyard is enclosed by a fence. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and structures in the backyard readily accessible to children in care. LPA observed cats present in the home, per licensee, the cats are vaccinated. LPA observe a over the over the ground jacuzzi with a fence not bolted to the ground, not 5 feet high and no lock on the gate; therefore, making the jacuzzi accessible to the children. Required licensing forms are predominantly posted in the family room. LPA observed a combo smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the FCCH. The detector was tested at 3:49PM and were found to be operable, licensee is reminded to check the detectors to ensure they have operational batteries. The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher on site ; however, the licensee could not produce a receipt for the extinguisher; LPA advise a buy new one will need to be purchased or the current one will need to be serviced . LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. The Licensee informed LPA no firearms or ammunition are stored on site. Continued on 809-C LPA reviewed children's records. 1 of the records was found to be complete and possessed emergency contact information and immunization records while others were incomplete. The infant enrolled record was missing including LIC 700, LIC 995A, the LIC 9927 and immunization records. Also, LPA did not find a 15-minute sleep check log, licensee stated they do conduct checks on the infant; however, they do not keep a log. LPA and licensee discussed reviewing and understanding infant safe sleep regulations prior to enrolling any infants in the FCCH, LPA also provided a copy of a sleeping log and a copy of the LIC9927. LPA also provided licensee a copy safe sleep state regulation. A review of the FCCH's fire drill log shows there is no drills conducted. The licensee was reminded that a fire drill must be conducted every 6 months and must be logged, for the department to review during an inspection. The Licensee's records were reviewed. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR and First Aid certification is expired, licensee is reminded that certification needs to be updated every 2 years. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter training was expired as of 4/20/26. Licensee is reminded the training should be completed every 2 years. Review of the assistant file was incomplete as no documents were present, however, assistant text copy of their CPR certification, which is active until 07/2026, all other documents were still pending. 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/ . 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 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. 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. During today\342\200\231s inspection 3 Type B citations and 4 Technical violations were given. Appeals rights were provided to licensee Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Rebeca Lemos.