Routine inspection (3-year)·September 10, 2025

On 9/10/24, at 10:01AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cynthia Alvarez conducted an unannounced 3 year required annual inspection. LPA rang the doorbell on arrival and the licensee Ana Delmar opened the door, LPA introduced themselves and stated the reason why they were there and Licensee acknowledge LPA and reviewed their bag; however, Licensee closed the door unexpectantly, LPA heard door being shut during the time the door was closed. LPA rang doorbell again, Licensee opened the door again at 10:03AM, LPA asked why they had closed the door and Licensee stated they were letting the children know that LPA was going to be in the home. LPA advised Licensee that inspection authority does not allow them to deny entry to LPA, Licensee stated they understood. LPA met with Licensee Ana Delmar and discussed the nature and purpose of the inspection. Together both Licensee and LPA conducted a tour of the home inside and out. There were 10 children in care and 2 assistants at the time of the inspection. The Family Child Care Home (FCCH) is described as a 3-bedroom & 2-bathroom home. The Licensee utilizes 1 bedroom, 1 restroom, playroom and backyard for childcare. LPA observed a gate in the playroom and another gate in the kitchen making all the rest of the home inaccessible to the children. The FCCH was observed to be clean and orderly. The FCCH has ventilation to afford for the children’s comfort. There are age-appropriate toys and furniture readily accessible to children. The bedroom used for infants to sleep, contained a crib that had a mobile hanging above it, LPA reminded Licensee that there cannot be anything above the crib, the licensee removed the mobile from above the crib. LPA further inspected the crib and found the sheet on the mattress was lose, LPA asked licensee to raise the mattress to verify the size of the sheet, and it was discovered to be 1 size to big for the mattress, the LPA reminded the licensee that the sheet on the mattress for the crib must be fitted with no extra material. Licensee removed the sheet from the crib and stated the parents had provided those sheets to them. Continued on 809-C LPA will be provided the restroom used for the children in care was found to be clean and sanitary; however, there was a Lysol Cleaning Spray on the toilet, at reach of children, LPA asked Licensee to remove the cleaning agents, as it can be reached by children, Licensee removed the cleaning agent. The backyard was observed to have plenty of shade for children and there was also plenty of play equipment for children to use. Licensee advised the FCCH does not have any firearms or ammunition in the home. LPA did not observe any bodies of water in the FCCH. Required licensing forms are predominantly posted at the entrance of the Playroom . LPA observed a smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the FCCH. The detectors were tested at 10:21AM 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 which was serviced on 6/5/25. LPA reminded the licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. LPA reviewed children's records. The records are current and possess emergency contact information. A review of the infant’s records contained a 15-minute sleeping check log and infants under 12 months included the LIC 9227. A review of the FCCH's fire drill log shows the last drill occurred on 7/22/25. The FCCH roster was complete, and all the children enrolled were listed. The Licensee's records were reviewed. Licensee’s pediatric CPR and First Aid certification was active and will expire 04/2027 . The License’s Mandated Reporter training course is active and will expire on 7/2027. LPA reviewed both assistants’ files. Assistant 1 has active Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification and will expire 04/2027 and their Mandated Reporter Training was active and will expire 02/2027, also present was required Immunization records. Assistant 2 had active Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification and will expire 02/2027 and Mandated Reporter Training was also present will expire 02/2027. Assistant 2 did not have a current immunization record present and stated they will need to contact the medical office to obtain a copy of the records. 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. Continued on 809-C 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/ . 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. LPA 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. 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 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 . Continued on 809-C LPA informed licensee Ana DelMar that this report dated 9/10/25 documents 2 Type A citations. Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as here is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 9/10/25 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. 2 Type A, 3 Type B and 1 technical violation was given during today’s inspection. Appeals rights were provided to licensee Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Ana DelMar, in Spanish.