The facility is a single-story home owned and operated by the licensee. The home consists of three (3) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen, detached converted garage used for child care, enclosed patio, detached in-law unit, and backyard. The home was observed to be clean, organized, and well maintained. It is equipped with heating and ventilation to provide a safe and comfortable environment for children in care. The facility's operating hours are Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The areas accessible to children (on-limit areas) include the living room, dining room, kitchen, hallway bathroom, detached converted garage, enclosed patio, and backyard. The designated isolation area for an ill child is the enclosed patio, where a child can be separated from the group while remaining under supervision.

The areas that are off-limits to children include all bedrooms and the detached in-law unit located in the backyard. These areas are inaccessible to children through the use of closed and/or locked doors and are further protected through visual supervision.

At approximately 11:50 AM, LPA asked the licensee whether firearms or other weapons were kept in the home and whether transportation was provided for children in care. The licensee stated that there are no firearms or other weapons in the residence. The licensee also stated that she does not provide transportation for children in care.

See LIC 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 and storage areas throughout the on-limit portions of the home, including the living room, dining room, kitchen, hallway bathroom, detached converted garage, and enclosed patio. No hazardous materials, cleaning supplies, medications, or other toxic substances were observed to be accessible to children during today's inspection. LPA tested the smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector located in the hallway and verified that both were functioning properly. The home is equipped with a working telephone, two (2) fully stocked first aid kits, a pull-down fire alarm, and a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher that meets the standards established by the State Fire Marshal. Two (2) wall heaters located in the hallway were observed to be properly screened, preventing children's access.

At approximately 12:40 PM, LPA inspected the outdoor play area and verified that there were no swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, or other accessible bodies of water on the property. The backyard was observed to be fully enclosed with appropriate fencing and free of hazardous conditions. Outdoor play equipment included slides, a water play station, teeter-totters, ride-on cars, a crawling tunnel, a playhouse, play kitchens, a sandbox, a climbing structure, and an enclosed trampoline. All equipment was age-appropriate, in good repair, and properly maintained. A canopy provided adequate shade to protect children from direct sunlight during outdoor activities. The backyard contains two (2) gated areas. One area, which formerly contained a swimming pool, has been cemented over and no longer constitutes an accessible body of water. The second gated area contains the detached in-law unit and storage shed and is designated as off-limits to children in care.

At approximately 1:00 PM, LPA reviewed the files of three (3) children enrolled in care. Each file contained the required Identification and Emergency Information, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, Parent's Rights, and Notification of Parent's Rights Regarding Additional Children in Care forms. LPA also reviewed personnel records and verified that staff file contained the required Health Screening Report, Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse, and Employee Rights forms. During the record review, LPA verified that the licensee was in compliance with applicable immunization requirements for child care providers.

The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills at least once every six (6) months. Documentation showed that the most recent drill was completed on June 17, 2026. The licensee has completed the required Health and Safety training and maintains current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification, which expires in September 2027. Mandated Reporter Training was completed on January 10, 2026, and is valid through January 10, 2028. LPA reviewed the facility roster and verified that it accurately reflected the children currently enrolled as well as those no longer attending the facility. All required licensing notices and documents were observed to be posted in a location that is visible and accessible 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 Maria Velez, 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 Maria Velez.