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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 304205489
Report Date: 06/16/2026
Date Signed: 06/16/2026 03:17:06 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME:TONKIN, CATHERINEFACILITY NUMBER:
304205489
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		TONKIN, CATHERINEFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(714) 590-6185
CITY:GARDEN GROVESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92841
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 5CENSUS: 2DATE:
06/16/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
12:15 PM
MET WITH:Tonkin, Catherine (Licensee)TIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
03:30 PM
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On 6/16/2026, an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V. Trinh. At 12:15 PM., LPA observed the licensee caring for two (2) school-age children playing in the day-care area. The licensee stated that the total enrollment is five (5) children, that the children are on a staggered schedule and arrive at different times throughout the day, and that they are aware they cannot exceed the capacity ratio of (14) children at any one time. The licensee was operating within the licensed capacity as specified on the license.

CRIMINAL RECORD CLEARANCE: A review of the Facility Personnel Report Summary on this date, 6/16/2026, indicates all facility residents, staff, or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions. Currently, 3 adults, including the licensee, live in the facility, and Zero (0) minor children in this facility. Facility Day care hours are 5:30 am- 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

During today’s inspection, LPA and licensee toured the interior and exterior of the facility, sketching LIC 999 as accessible to children. This is a single home with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Off-limits areas are made inaccessible by means with the lock. The license stated that OFF-LIMITS areas include: 4 bedrooms, the garage, some of the backyard, and Storage. The licensee acknowledged that children may never enter these off-limit areas.

INDOOR INSPECTION: The childcare area includes the living room and the den/playroom. The children walk through the living room and hallway to the children’s bathroom, situated just inside the entrance of the master bedroom to the left. Licensee stated the children's primary areas are the Living room and the den/playroom for the childcare area. During today's inspection, each child was observed to have safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodation, furnishings, and equipment. Continued page 2.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nguyen K Tran
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Vivian Trinh
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/16/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 06/16/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • 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.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: TONKIN, CATHERINE
FACILITY NUMBER: 304205489
VISIT DATE: 06/16/2026
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ON-SITE FOOD PREPARATION: The facility does provide breakfast, lunch, or snacks for the children. At the time of inspection, food prep areas were clean and sanitary, and food was properly stored. Filtered drinking water is available to children in care. The LPA observed that the facility’s floors, equipment, furniture, and clients’ bathrooms were clean and in good repair.

OUTDOOR INSPECTION: The playground was enclosed by a fence/wall. The outdoor equipment and toys were in good repair and free of sharp edges. At the time of inspection, the surface of the outdoor activity area was well maintained and free of any observable hazards. Children will be able to have outside play in the enclosed backyard. There were bodies of water in the facility at the time of inspection. The Licensee stated that they do have field trips, such as children to parks near the facility and to beaches.

Bodies of Water:
The facility has an in ground pool with a surrounding gate that has a minimum height of 60 inches, and an access gate that opens away from the swimming pool and is self-closing with a self-latching, key-lockable device placed no lower than 60 inches above the ground. A maximum vertical clearance of two inches from the ground to the bottom of the enclosure. No gaps or voids that can allow the passage of a sphere with a diameter equal to or greater than four inches. An alarm that, when placed in a swimming pool, will sound upon detecting an entrance into the water. A life ring with a minimum exterior diameter of 17 inches and labeled as approved by the United States Coast Guard. A rescue pole with a body hook and a minimum fixed length of 12 feet. The licensee has a daily inspection log for the drowning prevention safety features and safety equipment, which was available upon request.

LPA discussed Assembly Bill 2866 regarding in-ground swimming pool safety requirement and provided licensee PIN 25-01-CCP Chaptered Legislation Affecting Childcare Facilities.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nguyen K Tran
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Vivian Trinh
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2026
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: TONKIN, CATHERINE
FACILITY NUMBER: 304205489
VISIT DATE: 06/16/2026
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There are working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers in the home that meet statutory and State Fire Marshal standards. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children were stored in a way that made them inaccessible to children. There were no poisons or other items observed that could pose a danger to children; if any were observed, they were locked or inaccessible. The licensee stated there are no firearms in the facility. There is a fireplace in the living room, screened by a metal mesh covering and inaccessible to children in care. The home has age-appropriate toys for the ages served. During today’s inspection. LPA verified there is a working telephone service (cellular service), licensee was reminded that the childcare phone needs to remain in the childcare at all times. The licensee stated they use the backyard for outdoor play.

The licensee does have a current roster of two (2) children in care, with records for children present during the LPA inspection. Children’s records for children present during LPA inspection were reviewed for a copy of the emergency information card that contains all the information specified by regulation (LIC 700), Immunization records, Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance (LIC282), Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment (LIC627), Notification of Parent’s Rights (LIC995A), and found to be in compliance. License stated, does not have infant under 24 months enrolled in childcare.

The licensee's Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expired 4/2027. Beginning September 1, 2016, Health and Safety (H&S) 1597.622 states that a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family childcare home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Proof of immunization against pertussis and measles was reviewed and in compliance. Beginning March 31, 2018, H&S Code 1596.8662 requires all licensed providers and employees to complete mandated reporting training that expires on 3/22/2028.


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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nguyen K Tran
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Vivian Trinh
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2026
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: TONKIN, CATHERINE
FACILITY NUMBER: 304205489
VISIT DATE: 06/16/2026
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This facility provides Incidental Medical Services – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information, see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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 are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/

The licensee understands that she must be present in the facility and ensure that children in care are always supervised. Children are not to be left alone in parked vehicles. When the licensee is temporarily absent from the facility, arrangements must be made for a qualified substitute adult to care for and supervise children while the licensee is absent. The substitute adult must have the required criminal record, child abuse index clearances, immunization's, Pediatric CPR/First Aid, and mandated reporter training. LPA provided Guardian Information and website info: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/community-care-licensing/caregiver-background-check/guardian

The CCLD website www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing was provided to the licensee to access regulations, updates, and licensing forms. Licensee was advised to register through childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov in order to receive quarterly updates. Licensee was advised of their responsibility to review the Provider Information Notices (PIN) found on the CCLD website. A copy of the California Department of Social Services Lead Information Brochure was explained and provided to the licensee.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed the 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 that they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.


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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nguyen K Tran
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Vivian Trinh
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2026
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
ORANGE COUNTY CC RO, 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250
ORANGE, CA 92868
FACILITY NAME: TONKIN, CATHERINE
FACILITY NUMBER: 304205489
VISIT DATE: 06/16/2026
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License 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.

In the areas evaluated, no deficiencies were observed in the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 12, at the time of the visit.

License 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

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.

During the exit interview, the Tonkin, Catherine, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility, and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. The Appeal Rights were explained. The licensee received a copy of the Appeal Rights

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Nguyen K Tran
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Vivian Trinh
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/16/2026
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