Licensee's home is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom single family home. Licensee owns the home and does have liability insurance. Per Licensee, areas that are accessible to children include: Living room, bathroom #2, playroom #1 and #2, backyard playground. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children include: bedroom #1-3, bathroom #1, kitchen, backyard garden (located behind outdoor playground and made inaccessible by fence). Kitchen is made inaccessible by safety gate. The bathroom that children use is located off the hallway near the play room and was observed to be clean and free of hazards. The children spend most of their day in the play rooms where they play/have activities and nap. The children nap on mats in the play rooms. Licensee provides linens and ensures that they are washed at the end of the week. There is also one crib and one play yard in play room #2. Both play rooms have a safety gate at the entrance/exit. Children eat at a dining table in the living room. Licensee provides filtered water for each child. Licensee provides all daily meals for children as well. Children have outdoor play in the back yard where there is shade and seating as well as age appropriate toys and a climbing structure with flooring to help absorb impact of falls. There are no bodies of water on premises. At the end of the playground is a grassy garden area with fruit trees. Licensee states this area is off limits to children and made inaccessible by chain link fence.

There were no fixtures, furniture, and equipment that have been banned or recalled by the United States

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• 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 observed there were no defects or conditions which might endanger the children. All electrical outlets in the home were observed to have outlet covers. LPA observed there were no poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items which could pose a danger accessible to children. Per Licensee, there are no weapons or firearms of any kind in the facility currently. Licensee states there is a small dog and provided vaccination certificate. Licensee states that when a child shows signs of illness, they are separated from other children in play room #2 depending on where the other children are until parents pick them up. Children's files and staff files were reviewed and complete with the exception of one file missing LIC 9227 for infant in care, issued Technical Violation. LPA observed cameras in the front yard, living room, play room and back yard areas. Per licensee, parents do not have access to cameras, only licensee has access. Licensee states the cameras only retain 24 hours of footage.

Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

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

On 7/24/2026, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the

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Licensee was reminded of their responsibility to report suspected child abuse. Mandatory Forms for the children’s files and provider’s files were discussed. Licensee was made aware that state law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers and any other items that fall into that category. Licensee was reminded that all infants must be placed on their backs when sleeping to prevent S.I.D.S. (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), and that the Provider is required to wash hands after every diaper change and to never shake a baby to prevent the Shaken Baby Syndrome. 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. Licensee was also reminded that only children eating may be in highchairs and that car seats are utilized only for transportation.

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.

The licensee was advised the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days. If a serious violation is cited, (Type A violation), a copy of the licensing report (LIC809 or LIC9099) must also be posted for 30 days. If these requirements are not met, civil penalties in the amount of $100 per violation will be assessed. The Licensee was made aware they may file an appeal, in writing 15 business days from the date of receiving the penalty assessment.

Based on the LPA’s observations and records review, there are no citations being issued today. One Technical Violation for missing LIC 9227.

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.

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