All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. This is a house, which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, 1 living room, laundry room, backyard and a front yard.

Off-limit areas:1 bathroom in bedroom #3, Bedroom #3, backyard and laundry room.

On- limit areas: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen, living room and front yard.

**Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours**

Per applicant, the front yard will be used as the designated outdoor play area for children in care. The backyard is off-limits and has been made inaccessible to children. The licensee confirmed that outdoor play will only occur in the approved front yard area under supervision. LPA observed the front yard to be gated.

• 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.

There were toys available for children. There is a telephone service via a cellphone that is used at the facility during operation hours. LPA advised applicant that if a child shows signs of illness, he/she/they shall be separated from other children. Per applicant the bedroom #2 that has a bed will be used as an isolation area until an authorized person picks up.

Per applicant no one smokes in the home. There is first aid kit located in the kitchen and was observed to be fully equipped.

The applicant states that supervision will be always provided. The applicant states that she will provide food for children in care lunch, PM snack and dinner. The applicant was advised that if food is brought from the children’s homes, all containers must be labeled with child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. Per applicant, there are no pets, weapons, firearms or bodies of water on the premises. Per Brenda Elizabeth Caudillo, Applicant she is working with Early Head Start from MAOF foundation.

The following was discussed with the applicant:

Applicant 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, 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.

-In the absence of the licensee a qualified adult must be present supervising the children; a qualified adult is an individual who has a valid and current adult/infant CPR & Pediatric First Aid certification, and a valid criminal record clearance associated to the facility license.

-A current roster of children enrolled must be available and maintained for a period of three years, even after children no longer are attending the facility.

-Annual fees must be paid promptly and by the due date or a late fee shall be assessed and/or the License shall be terminated.

-The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should check, and batteries replaced as needed.

-Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your home.

-Any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing. (Use LIC624B for written report)

-Fire and safety drills must be performed every six months and documented for review by the Department.

-Smoking is prohibited in a family childcare home.

-Children and Staff records must be maintained and updated as needed and must be available for review by the Department.

-No smoking, No infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, No saucer chairs, No trampolines and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility. -All adults living and working in the home shall be made of aware of the Departments right to inspection authority, which includes but not limited to the right to enter the home when children are being cared for, interview children and adults and review documentation.

- Applicant shall reveal each facility license number in all advertisements, publications or announcements with the intent to attract clients.

- Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster and the Facility License are required to be posted.

Applicant states that she will care for infants. The applicant states that infants in the bedroom with open doors will be constantly supervised. Appropriate sleeping arrangements, play yard or cribs will be available once an infant being enrolled. LPA informed one crib for each infant in care will be needed. Cribs or play yard shall not hinder the entrance or exit from the sleeping space, mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that overlaps the underside so it cannot be dislodged. Cribs and play yards shall be free of loose articles and objects. No objects shall be hanging above or attached to the side of the crib. LPAs informed applicant that infants cannot be swaddled while in care. LPAs advised the applicant that infants shall be placed on their backs for sleeping and shall be supervised. Infants shall be checked every 15 minutes, and the time of each 15-minute check shall be documented with child’s name and date. The LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age. A copy of the LIC 9227 was provided to Applicant. LPA provided the Applicant with a copy of A Child Care Provider’s Guide to Safe Sleep, by American Academy of Pediatrics. LPA also consulted and explained Child Abuse Reporting, Never Shake a Baby, and Safe Sleeping practices.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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 applicant 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.

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 r

Per applicant, Brenda Elizabeth Caudillo there are no dual licenses at this address.

Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platform.

To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication.

Family Child Care Homes On this date, 2/20/2026, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered 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 Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ.

Applicant Brenda Elizabeth Caudillo was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California

LPA reviewed with applicant Brenda Elizabeth Caudillo the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep in Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance checklist was provided to the applicant.

The applicant’s signature on this report acknowledges that they have signed the Application for a Family Child Care Home License (LIC 279) under the penalty of perjury that the statements on the application and any attachments are correct.

The application will be submitted for final review to the department. No corrections needed. Once licensed, the applicant is required to adhere to the terms and limitations stated on the license.

An exit interview was conducted with applicant,Brenda Elizabeth Caudillo. Appeal rights were reviewed and provided. A Notice of Site Visit was issued.