This two story rental home is operated by the licensee and consists of four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, kitchen, backyard, childcare room, and an attached two car garage. LPA asked the licensee whether she has any firearms in the home or provides transportation for children in care. The licensee stated that there are no firearms in the home and that she does provide transportation for children in care. LPA reviewed the California Driver's License and verified that it is current. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The on-limit areas include the kitchen, living room, hallway bathroom located on the upper level, the first bedroom on the right side of the main hallway, the bedroom located on the left side of the hallway, the patio deck in the backyard, the lower backyard play area, and the childcare room located downstairs.

The designated isolation area is a section of the living room that is separated from other children in care.

The off-limit areas include the right side yard, the bedroom located on the right side of the upper level next to the bathroom, the downstairs bedroom, and the garage. These areas are made inaccessible to children through the use of closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision.

The home was observed to be clean, orderly, and well maintained and is equipped with centralized heating and ventilation to ensure the safety and comfort of children. Safety gates are installed at both the top and bottom of the stairway to prevent children from freely accessing the upper and lower levels of the home without supervision.

See 809-C.

• 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.

LPA inspected the cabinets in the on-limit areas, which include the kitchen, living room, hallway bathroom located on the upper level, the first bedroom on the right side of the main hallway, the bedroom located on the left side of the hallway, and the downstairs childcare room. LPA did not observe any hazardous materials, toxins, or other dangerous items accessible to children during today's inspection.

LPA tested the combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector and verified that it was functioning properly. The home is equipped with a working telephone, a first aid kit, and a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher that meets the standards established by the State Fire Marshal.

At 11:35 AM, LPA inspected the backyard area and confirmed that no swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, or other bodies of water were present on the premises. The outdoor play area includes age-appropriate play equipment and outdoor furnishings, including ride-on toys, bicycles, tricycles, and mini slides. The backyard is fully fenced and free from defects or dangerous conditions. A canopy provides shade and protection from harmful sunlight during outdoor play.

At 12:00 PM, LPA requested and reviewed the files of two (2) children in care and one (1) staff member. Children's files contained the required Parent Notification of Additional Children in Care, Identification and Emergency Information, Parent's Rights, and Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment forms. The staff file contained the required Employee Rights form, Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, and immunization records. LPA reviewed the health records of the licensee, staff, and children and verified that the licensee is in compliance with applicable immunization requirements for childcare providers.

The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills at least once every six months. The most recent drill was conducted on March 5, 2026. The licensee has completed the required Health and Safety training and maintains current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification, which expires in June 2026. The licensee also completed Mandated Reporter Training on June 10, 2025. LPA reviewed the facility roster and verified that it accurately reflects currently enrolled children as well as children who are no longer attending the facility. All required licensing documents were observed to be posted and readily visible for public review.

See 809-C.

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.

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.

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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 Darlene Brownlee, 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 Darlene Brownlee.