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25 | Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Angelica Vargas conducted an unannounced annual inspection for a large family childcare at the above home on 05/06/2026 at 7:50 AM. LPA met with Licensee Rosa Ceja, who guided LPA on a tour of the home. There was 1 child present with Licensee when LPA arrived. During the visit, three more children arrived. The facility had 7 children enrolled and 4 children present.
The facility operates Monday to Sunday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day. Certain areas are off-limits, including the master bedroom, bedroom 1, bedroom 2, garage and entire backyard. The facility is licensed as a large Family Child Care Home (FCCH) with a maximum capacity of fourteen children and is operating within the licensed capacity of the license. The fire clearance for a large family child care was approved on 05/24/2024 by Indio Fire Department.
During the inspection, LPA observed Licensee to be responsive and aware of where the children were at all times. A working cell phone and landline telephone is available, and the current phone numbers on file is correct. A fully charged fire extinguisher (3A:10-BC) was observed, along with a functioning smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector, both of which were tested by the Licensee. All hazardous items, including toxins, are stored securely and are inaccessible to children in master bedroom locked in addition to a gate in the hallway for a second safety for inaccessibility of bedrooms. No weapons are present, and the Licensee, Rosa Ceja, understands that all firearms, weapons, and ammunition must be locked separately and made inaccessible as per Title 22 Regulations.
The facility provides clean, safe, and age-appropriate toys for children. A current roster is on file, and required postings, including the Facility Sketch, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Notification of Parent’s Rights, are displayed. Fire and disaster drill documentation is maintained, with the last drill conducted on February 11, 2025. Licensee was reminded that emergency drills shall be conducted every six months.
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