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25 | On May 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods met with licensee Rosa Henriquez to conduct an unannounced annual random inspection. The facility operates as a large family childcare home with a licensed capacity of 14 children. At the time of the inspection, there were seven (7) children in care, supervised by one (1) fingerprint-cleared assistant. Of the children present, two (2) were infants, two (2) were school-age, and three (3) were preschool-age. LPA toured the facility with the licensee, both inside and outside, to conduct a health and safety inspection.
The facility is owned and operated by the licensee and consists of four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a living room, dining room, family room, kitchen, backyard, and an attached two car garage. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The on-limit areas include the living room, dining area, kitchen, family room (childcare room), downstairs bathroom, and backyard. The isolation area is designated in the living room, away from other children in care. The off-limit areas include the entire second level of the home and the garage. These areas are made inaccessible to children by 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. LPA asked the licensee whether she has firearms in the home, and the licensee stated that she does. At 2:30 PM, LPA inspected the area where the firearms are stored and confirmed that they are properly secured in accordance with applicable regulations. LPA also asked whether the licensee transports children in care. The licensee stated that she does provide transportation and provided a copy of her current California Driver’s License. LPA reviewed the license and verified that it is current.
LPA inspected the cabinets in the on-limit areas, including the living room, dining area, kitchen, family room (childcare room), and downstairs bathroom, and did not observe any hazardous materials or toxins accessible to children during today’s inspection. LPA tested the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and found them 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. There is also a fireplace in the childcare room that is blocked by furniture to prevent access by children.
See 809-C.
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