Physical Plant: This is a two story 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with kitchen, dining area, living room, laundry room (second floor), garage, back and front yard. Per licensee, there are no pool/or bodies of water on the premises. LPA did not observe any pool/ or bodies of water on the premises. The home is clean and orderly; the fireplace is made inaccessible to children with glass doors and metal screen. There is a designated area for the ill child(ren) as necessary in the living room at the entrance until parent can pick up child.

Main care is provided in the living room, dining area, bathroom #1, and backyard. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service (working cell phone, and landline), inaccessibility to poisons (kitchen lower cabinet with a latch), detergents/cleaning compounds (off – limit laundry room), medicines (off-limit bedroom), and hazardous items, sharp knives (in kitchen pantry up top, made in accessible to children with doorknob guard) that can pose a danger to children. The home has central AC, heat, ventilation system and ceiling fans to provide comfortable temperature.

• 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 Includes all the entire upstairs (made inaccessible with a child gate barrier at bottom of stairs), Bedrooms #2 - #4, Bathroom’s #2 - #3, laundry room. Bedroom #1 (downstairs made inaccessible with plastic safety doorknob guard), and garage (key lock).

Napping: There are age-appropriate napping (mats) equipment. Enough for children to nap.

Kitchen: The Kitchen was toured and inspected for proper storage of chemicals, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, all sharp items, knives, medication cleaning solutions, and any harmful chemicals. No chemicals in the kitchen were observed to be accessible. The home has a clean fully stocked food refrigerator/freezer. Licensee serves Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Per licensee, childcare is part of the food program.

Bathroom: The bathroom was toured and inspected. Shower/tub free of hazards. The following are inaccessible: Sharp items, mouthwash, shampoo, razor, and nail polish. The toilet and faucet are clean and operable. Chemicals and cleaning materials are (made inaccessible and stored underneath the sink cabinet with a plastic safety latch).

Outdoor: The outside play area was clear of chemicals and debris; the entire yard is fenced (vinyl, iron). The yard is safe for children; brick, concrete, grassy, and rocky surface. LPA observed an attached roof shed which provides shade, age-appropriate toys (plastic Little Tikes slides, 1 plastic tunnel crawling fixture), grass surface to soften the fall, gardening section with trees and plants (rock surface), 1 outdoor table and chairs, 1 canopy umbrella for shading, 1 barbeque grill unit (made inaccessible with protective cover), and 1 A.C. unit with (protective metal guard over blades).

Advisory/Other: First Aid kit located in pantry was observed to be full of supplies readily available (scissors/ tweezers). CPR/First Aid, Expires: (6/27/2028), Mandated reporter, Expires (6/29/2028). Electrical outlets (are inaccessible with plastic covers). Window cords throughout the home are inaccessible (twist handle). Fire/earthquake drills complete and maintained current (7/22/2026). Roster complete and maintained current. The smoke detector, carbon monoxide detectors, and pull alarm are in operable condition. LPA observed the required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) being fully charged to the right of pantry door.

LPA observed documents to be posted in a prominent area, publicly accessible (License, PUB 394, Earthquake Preparedness check list (LIC 9148), facility sketch, and Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A).

The following was discussed with the Licensee:

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.

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.

Licensee was reminded that 100% supervision is required at all times to children in care; Licensee was made aware that it is 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 day care.

Licensee was advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. 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 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. Licensee was informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report LIC624B when submitting the report to the department unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov.

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.

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 as a result of the alteration, addition or construction.

Criminal Record Clearance - FCCH - Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in 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.

Safe Sleep – FCCH – LPA’S discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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’S also informed licensee of the importance of checking for and removing any 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) – FCCH - This facility does not provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS currently. 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 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 publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/.

Megan’s Law - FCCH - On this date, 10/5/2026, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was verified for information on sex offenders which required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. There are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA’S completed the RSO profile in FAS.

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.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process.

No deficiencies during today’s visit in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes.

Notice of site visit was given and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.

An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with Licensee Ida White, along with a copy of the Appeal Rights.