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Community Care Licensing

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 013418033
Report Date: 02/04/2026
Date Signed: 02/04/2026 01:04:25 PM

Document Has Been Signed on 02/04/2026 01:04 PM - It Cannot Be Edited

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME:	SOWUNMI, HORTENSIA		FACILITY NUMBER:	013418033
ADMINISTRATOR/ DIRECTOR:	SOWUNMI, HORTENSIA		FACILITY TYPE:	810
ADDRESS:			TELEPHONE:	(510) 889-8499
CITY:	HAYWARD	STATE: CA	ZIP CODE:	94541
CAPACITY: 14	TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 14	CENSUS: 8	DATE:	02/04/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:	Annual/Random	UNANNOUNCED	TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION BEGAN:	10:45 AM
MET WITH:	Hortensia Sowunmi		TIME VISIT/ INSPECTION COMPLETED:	01:15 PM

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On February 4, 2026, at 10:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods conducted an unannounced Annual/Random Inspection and met with licensee Hortensia Sowunmi. LPA disclosed the purpose of the visit and conducted a health and safety inspection, touring the facility both inside and outside. Present during the inspection were eight children in care (three school-age children and five preschool-age children), as well as the licensee’s son and his caretaker. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The facility is a two-story home owned by the licensee and consists of four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen, backyard, and a converted garage used as a childcare room. The home was observed to be clean, orderly, and well maintained. The facility is equipped with centralized heating and ventilation to ensure the safety and comfort of children in care. A safety gate was observed at the bottom of the living room staircase to prevent children five years of age or younger from accessing the second floor. LPA also observed a fireplace in the living room that was blocked to prevent children from accessing it.

On-limits areas include the living room, dining area, family room, downstairs bathroom, backyard, and converted garage. The designated isolation area is a section of the living room located away from other children in care.

Off-limits areas include the kitchen, the entire second level of the home, and two sheds located on the side yard. These areas are made inaccessible to children through the use of closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision.

At 11:20 AM, LPA inspected the backyard and confirmed there were no pools, hot tubs, or other bodies of water present, in compliance with childcare licensing regulations. The outdoor play area includes play equipment and outdoor furniture such as benches, tables and chairs, sandboxes, hoop courts, playhouses, a play kitchen, and building blocks (Legos). The backyard is fully fenced and was observed to be free of defects or hazardous conditions. A large awning provides shade and protection from harmful sun exposure during outdoor play.

At 11:45 AM, LPA asked the licensee if she transports children in care; the licensee stated she does not provide transportation. LPA also asked whether there were any firearms in the home, and the licensee stated there were none. The licensee provided a copy of her daycare insurance carrier and policy information.

See LIC 809-C for continuation.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Chandra Charles
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elimika Woods
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/04/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2026

This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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California Health & Human Services Agency

California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:

Type A deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.

Type B deficiencies are violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care, a recordkeeping violation that could impact the care of said persons and/or protection of their resources, or a violation that could impact those services required to meet the needs of persons in care.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

LIC809 (FAS) - (09/23)

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: SOWUNMI, HORTENSIA	FACILITY NUMBER: 013418033
	VISIT DATE: 02/04/2026

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LPA inspected the cabinets in the on-limits areas, which include the living room, dining room, family room, downstairs bathroom, and converted garage, and did not observe any hazardous materials or toxins accessible to children during today’s inspection. LPA tested the dual smoke and carbon monoxide detector located in the hallway and found it to be functioning properly. The home is equipped with a working telephone, a first aid kit, a pull-down fire alarm system, and a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, which meets the standards established by the State Fire Marshal.

At 12:15 PM, LPA requested and reviewed the files of three (3) children in care. All children’s files contained the required Parent Notification of Additional Children in Care, Identification and Emergency Information, Parent’s Rights, and Medical Consent forms. Staff files were not reviewed, as the licensee is operating a small family childcare home today. LPA Woods also reviewed the health records of the licensee and children and found the licensee to be in compliance with immunization laws applicable to childcare providers.

The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills at least once every six months. The most recent drill was conducted on 02/02/2026 . The licensee has completed required Health and Safety training, and CPR and First Aid certification is current and valid through July 2027. In addition, the licensee completed mandated reporter training on December 29, 2024. The facility roster was reviewed and accurately reflects children currently enrolled as well as those no longer attending the facility.

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-andresources/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.

Effective August 1, 2003, California Law requires Family Child Care Home licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to children’s parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624B). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. The licensee was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com.

See 809-C.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Chandra Charles
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elimika Woods
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/04/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2026

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
OAKLAND SOUTH EAST, 1515 CLAY STREET STE 1102
OAKLAND, CA 94612

FACILITY NAME: SOWUNMI, HORTENSIA	FACILITY NUMBER: 013418033
	VISIT DATE: 02/04/2026

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Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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/.

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.

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.

The 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 Hortensia Sowunmi, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

There are no deficiencies cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Hortensia Sowunmi.

NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Chandra Charles
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Elimika Woods
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:	DATE: 02/04/2026

I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 02/04/2026

LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04)

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