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25 | On February 11, 2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Darnella Barnes conducted an unannounced annual inspection of the child care facility. LPA explained the purpose of the visit to Licensee Evalen Bebawi who granted entry and received the Entrance Checklist (LIC 126)
The facility operated Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 5:00pm.. Required postings were visible. Records showed the last fire and disaster drill took place on 1/29/26. LPA reminded the licensee of the six-month drill requirement and the need for proper documentation.
At the visit, Licensee, daughter, son and five children were present. LPA reviewed capacity and ratio rules, supervision requirements, mandated reporter duties, and the non-waivable rights of children.
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 toured the home. Inside off-limits areas included all of upstairs (gated) , kitchen (gated) , attached garage, and closet .The home was clean, well-ventilated, and furnished with safe, age-appropriate toys and equipment. LPA observed a 3A-40-BC fire extinguisher. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be working. A functioning telephone was also present.
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