LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. A current facility sketch was reviewed and Licensee confirmed that the kitchen, bathroom, living room, play room and dining room are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of child safety gates and door spinners. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. There is one (1) medium sized dog and (2) two cats that live in the home. Licensee understands the liability of pets around day care children and accepts responsibilities of any action taken by pets. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. Per licensee, there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.

The fireplace located in the playroom and is made inaccessible by a book case and will not be in use during daycare hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in this home as this is a single level home. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. During the inspection LPA observed a playpen not free from all loose articles and objects.

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. 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

Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. One (1) of two (2) co-licensee’s Mandated Reporter Trainings was observed to be expired and the other was completed on November 19, 2025. Both co-licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on March 25, 2025. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles however also revealed that there was no documentation pertaining to conducting required fire drills and disaster drills.

All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption.

There are no excluded individuals present at this home. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. (Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm)

Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

This report shall be made available to the public upon request.

An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the facility representative Dianne Ringelstetter. During the exit interview, the Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the home.

A notice of site visit was issued and must remain posted for 30 days.