Physical Plant: This is a two-story home, 4-bedroom (Upstairs), 2 ½ -bathroom home with living room, family room, kitchen, laundry room, garage, front and backyard. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. There is an empty drained pool on the premises.

Main childcare: is provided in the living room, family room, and ½ bathroom. The childcare was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, The home is clean and orderly, safe and age-appropriate toys and play equipment were observed. Knives/sharp objects are made inaccessible to children, kept in a lock box on top of the refrigerator. There are no medications inside the daycare (kept in off-limits upstairs bedroom). Detergents and chemicals are kept in an off-limit laundry room. Age-appropriate napping equipment (mats and playpen). Electrical outlets are inaccessible (with plastic coverings), and no baby bouncer’s saucer chairs or any recalled or prohibited toys or sleep/play equipment were observed on the premises. Per licensee, no one smokes in the home, and there are no weapon/firearms on the premises. There is a designated area for the ill child(ren) as necessary in the main living room. There is a working telephone service (cell and landline), heating and ventilation (A.C unit and ceiling fans).

• 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.

Off-limit areas: All bedrooms upstairs, #1- #4 (made inaccessible with downstairs metal gate), kitchen, laundry room and garage (all made inaccessible with kitchen metal gate). Backyard/pool (drained) made inaccessible with latch on sliding door leading to the backyard. Glass sliding door also has a sensor which detects when sliding door has been opened. There two layers of fencing. One iron fence measuring 5ft. high with 4 inch gaps. One mesh fence also measuring 5ft high. In order to enter pool area, there are three gates to access. There are two iron gates which self-latch (locked with pad locks), and one self-latch mesh gate with (key lock and door alarm), which also makes pool inaccessible. LPA observed mesh pool cover. Licensee's brother stood on mesh cover to proof it can withstand the weight of an adult. Both fences meeting Title 22 standards. LPA observed pool log in place. Licensee did not have 17-inch life ring, and 12 ft. rescue pole with body hook. LPA advised licensee to be proactive and to try and have both items in place in case pool is filled up. Licensee stated she will purchase items and send proof.

1/ 2 Bathroom: The following are inaccessible: sharp items, shampoos, razors, mouthwash, nail polish or cleaning supplies. The toilet and faucet are clean and operable.

Advisory/Other: Two First Aid kits were observed on top of the refrigerator (thermometer and manual) readily available. The licensee has CPR/First Aid Expires: 02/1/2027, Mandated Reporter, Expires: 5/20/27. Fire/earthquake drills were complete and maintained current (8/6/2025 @ 2:15PM). Parent board up to date with all required forms. Roster complete and maintained current. Facility sketches up to date. The required fire extinguisher 2A10BC (full and the needle in the green with safety pin ready for use), located in the kitchen and smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are in operable condition. Per licensee, transportation is not being provided. Licensee provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm

Mandatory licensing forms for the children’s files, facility forms/records, and information to be posted in the family child care home; Requirements to conduct fire and disaster drills once every six months and record it; Role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter (www.mandatedreporterca.com) were reviewed, to be completed every two years; Licensee reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care; Licensee made aware that it is his/her/their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care; Licensing must have the facility’s phone number at all times; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified; Regulation prohibits the smoking of any kind during the operation of the daycare. Per the Licensee no one smokes in the home. The "Notification of Parent's Rights" poster must be posted in an area of the home accessible to parents. Licensee advised how to access forms and Regulations for Family Child Care online at www.ccld.ca.gov.

The license advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. The licensee was informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department (email address on the website: www.unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov). A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of the family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above.

The licensee advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for 30 days whenever a licensing inspection is conducted. If a Type A deficiency is cited, a copy of the licensing report must also be posted for 30 days. The same report must be provided to part obtain a signed Acknowledgement of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) from the parent/guardian & place it in each child's file. Copies of the reports must be provided to each parent when a Type A violation is cited along with the Acknowledgment of Receipt of Licensing Reports LIC 9224. If these requirements are not met, civil penalties per violation will be assessed.

Prior to making alterations or additions to a family childcare home or grounds, the Licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed change, including, but not limited to, the following: Conversion of a garage (either attached or detached) into a "childcare" room; Room additions to the family childcare home. Any change from an area of the family childcare home previously identified as "off limits" to an area where care and supervision will be provided to children in care. The licensee shall provide the Department with a copy of an inspection report when an inspection is required by the local building inspector because of the alteration, addition, or construction.

Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, inspect the facility. The Licensee shall permit the Department to inspect the family childcare home and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of family childcare laws or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision, and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the licensee and also instructed the Licensee to visit 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 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 they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

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 platforms.

Notice of Site Visit: A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

No deficiency. The On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8 am-5 pm. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the Licensee Sally Mellado.