Routine inspection (3-year)·October 8, 2025

On 10/8/25, at 8:47AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cynthia Alvarez conducted an unannounced 3 year required inspection. LPA met with licensee Rosa Bautista 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 6 children in care and 1 assistant at the time of the inspection. The family childcare home (FCCH) is described as a 3 bedroom & 3 bathrooms 2 story home. The licensee utilizes the playroom, living room, 1 restroom, and backyard for childcare. LPA observed a gate at the bottom of the stairs preventing children from having access to the second story. LPA also observed gates in the kitchen making it inaccessible to the children. The FCCH was observed to be clean and orderly; it also contained ventilation to provide the comfort of children. LPA observed the cribs for the infants contained a matt not designated for the crib, as it was too large. LPA advised Licensee to remove the matt as it does not met safe sleep regulations for infants. LPA also observed there is no fitted sheets on the mattresses on the cribs. LPA stated mattresses must contain a fitted sheet so that if the infant soils the sheet it can be replaced with a new one, Licensee stated they will buy sheets for the mattresses. 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. LPA observed there is no bodies of water. Required licensing forms are predominantly posted at the entrance of the living room; however the PUB 304L was missing, LPA printed a copy and Licensee posted it on the board. LPA observed a smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the FCCH. The detectors were tested at 9:09AM 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 2/22/24. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually. Licensee stated they were unaware it had been longer than a year since it was last serviced and will contact the agency to come to service it this week. Continued 809-C LPA reviewed children's records. The records are current, complete, and possessed emergency contact information. During the review of the infants\342\200\231 records, it was discovered that 1 infant under 12 months was missing LIC 9227, LPA provided document to Licensee and advised them to have parents complete the document today. Infants record contained a sleeping log indicated they are checked when they are sleeping every 15 minutes. . A review of the FCCH's fire drill log shows the last drill occurred on 9/18/25. The Licensee's records were reviewed. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR and First Aid certification expires on 09/2027. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter training course is active and will expire on 02/2026. Assistant\342\200\231s file was also reviewed, pediatric CPR and First Aid certification were not present, assistant stated they took it last week but has not received the certification. Assistant also stated they started the Mandated Reporter training but has not completed it. LPA reminded Licensee that all required certifications for Assistants must be active and present during inspections. 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/ . 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. 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 given and must remain posted for 30 days. During today\342\200\231s inspection 3 Type B citations and 3 Technical Violations were given.Appeals rights were provided to licensee Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Rosa Bautista, in Spanish.