This is a one-story home which consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, detached garage, front yard (fenced), and backyard (fenced). Areas accessible to children include living room/main day care, dining room, 1 bathroom, and front yard. Areas off limits to children and parents include 2 bedrooms, kitchen, laundry room, detached garage, and backyard. Per licensee, family members residing in the home are 2 adults and 1 minor. Licensee stated that there is 1 dog on the premises. All individuals present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed home and are identified on the attached LIC811.

LPAs toured all areas identified on the facility sketch used by children during this visit and were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. Tour began in the dining room where LPAs observed a dining table and feeding chairs. Per licensee, children only use the dining room for breakfast, lunch, snacks, homework, and activities. Adjacent to the dining room is the kitchen. Per licensee, the kitchen is off-limits. LPAs observed a baby gate between the dining room and kitchen to prevent children from accessing the kitchen. Across from the dining room is the living room. LPAs observed several stored play pens, cots, age-appropriate toys, materials, and equipment for children. (1) play pen was being used and LPAs observed the play pen is free from loose articles and objects. There are no objects hanging above or attached to the side of the play pen. Play pen does not hinder the entrance or exit to and from the space they are sleeping in. Licensee has a barricaded fireplace in the living room. The living room has a baby gate that prevents children from accessing the bathroom and (2) bedrooms. The children’s bathroom is located down the hallway from the living room. LPAs observed that the children’s bathroom is in safe and in sanitary conditions. There’s also a first aid kit readily available.

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Licensee does understand that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. **Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours**

Per licensee, food is provided to children. Licensee was advised that if food is brought from the children’s homes, all containers must be labeled with the child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. There is telephone service via a cell phone that remains in the facility during operation hours. There is ventilation and heating.

Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible to children. The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home and understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. Per licensee, there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home.

At 09:08 a.m. smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were observed to be operable. The valve on the required 3A40BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was purchased on 01/11/25, per the attached receipt. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually.

The isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the hallway between the children’s bathroom and living room with supervision.

Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per licensee, no one smokes in the home.

Children are currently using the front yard for outdoor play. According to the licensee, adequate shade and age-appropriate play equipment is stored indoors and is brought to the front yard when children are outdoors. LPAs did not observe any objects that could be hazardous to children in care. LPAs advised licensee to check with the American Standard Testing Materials for Playground Guidelines and/or to use the manufactures recommendations for the playground equipment in efforts to be more in line with safety guidelines. Licensee understands that children should be supervised at all times.

LPAs did not observe any pools, spas, hot tubs, fishponds, or similar bodies of water during the inspection.

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Licensee and assistant’s records were reviewed for approved Proof of immunizations against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse and current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training AB1207 expires on 11/08/26. Licensee’s Pediatric CPR/FA expires on 05/10/26. LPAs observed co-licensee and assistant do not have proof of immunizations. LPAs advised the licensee that proof of immunizations must be available for review.

AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018, any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers

Licensee does care for infants. LPAs 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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPAs 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. No infant walkers, No baby bouncers, No Johnny jumpers, No exersaucers, and any other item that falls into that category.

The licensee is operating within proper capacity and ratios. LPAs observed the licensee to be present at the home and providing adequate care and supervision.

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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

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To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

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

Licensee Sandra Cisneros confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

At this time, the facility is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no deficiencies being issued 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 Sandra Cisneros.

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