This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, office (play room), and backyard(fenced). Family members residing in the home were discussed (criminal record clearances on file) and names listed on form Confidential Names LIC811. The LPA toured all areas used by children during this visit. For ill isolation, licensee stated that an area in the dining area is utilized and licensee states that ill children will always be separated while they wait for parents to pick them up.

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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.

Next the dining room was observed with a child safety gate due to a step. The dining room has more children’s furniture (table/chairs), toys, storage, art supplies, that were well maintained. Napping equipment (mats) was observed, and sheets are stored individually in each child’s cubby. Licensee states that linen are washed by parents every 2 days. The dining room has a closet that is inaccessible to children where more art supplies and toys are stored. There is a child safety gate that separates the dining room from the kitchen and another child safety gate separates the dining room from the hallway and bedrooms. Licensee states the children use the bathroom in the hallway and either licensee or assistant is with them when they access the hallway. All bedrooms are inaccessible to children in care and LPA observed child-safety in front of each door.

LPA entered the bathroom and observed a working toilet, working sink with hand soap. Cleaning compounds stored underneath the sink and cabinets have child safety latches/locks in place to make them inaccessible to children. LPA reminded licensee and personal items (ex; shampoo, toothpaste, mouthwash, or items that fall into that category) must be made inaccessible to children.

Currently, children are using the backyard (fenced) for outdoor play time. Licensee states the children enter the backyard through the front entrance and side gate with her and assistant. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced around the perimeter and areas with steps have a gate in front. LPA observed toys, play structure, play house, arts/crafts, water table, and areas with slide structures are cushioned with material that may absorb a fall. All play equipment is age-appropriate and in safe condition (free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts). There is adequate shading via canopy and triangular tarp. Licensee states that fresh water will be placed and immediately removed after each use. There is a separate garage which is inaccessible to children and licensee states it is always locked.

LPA asked the licensee if there were any pets, poisons, firearms, or weapons, or bodies of water. Licensee stated that there are 2 dogs (Pomeranian and Shi Tzu) on the premises which are in family’s bedroom and never around the children during operating hours which LPA observed. Licensee stated they do not have any of the above-mentioned and LPA did not observe any. The licensee was informed that if any poisons (ex; drano, rat poison or items that fall into that category), firearms and weapons are purchased, it is required to be locked with a key or combination lock and firearm and ammunition must be stored separately. Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home.

At time of inspection, LPA observed the required 2A10BC fire extinguisher located in the kitchen and the valve on the green area indicating fully charged and last purchased via receipt on 05/30/2026. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced or purchased with receipt annually. LPA informed licensee disaster drills shall be conducted every 6 months and LPA observed the last emergency drill conducted on 6/5/2026. LPA observed licensee test an operable carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm combined located in the dining room. LPA observed multiple detectors around the home.

LPA observed licensee’s American Heart Association Pediatric First Aid/ CPR certification and expires 12/2026, and has proof of immunization against Pertussis, MMR, and Influenza declination. Licensee has completed the Child Abuse Mandated Reporter (AB 1207) training and expires 7/14/2028. Licensee was advised that the Pediatric First Aid/ CPR certification and mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years, and is available at 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.

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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for and removing any 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.

LPAs did not observe the following items during the inspection: Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, trampolines, Saucer Chairs, and/or any other item that fall into these categories are not permitted in a family child care facility.

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/.

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.

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.

During the exit interview, licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Title 22 Regulations. Therefore, there are no citations being issued today.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit made by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.

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