Physical Plant: This is a single story, 5-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms home with kitchen, dining room, living room, childcare playroom, laundry room (hallway), garage and backyard. LPA’s observed two “Little Tikes” water structures. Licensee was reminded that after each play, the structures are to be emptied out. LPA’s will assess one Technical Violation (TV).

Main care is provided in the playroom at end of hallway to the right next to laundry room. Children use the bathroom in hallway on the left, which is across from the playroom. Children have access to formal living room, and back yard. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service (cell), heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds (inaccessible in hallway closet and laundry area), medicines and hazardous items sharp knives (in hallway closet, inaccessible with safety doorknob) that can pose a danger to children. Per licensee when a child becomes ill, the isolation area is in the living room near the front entrance until the parent can pick up the child.

• 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: Include Bedrooms #1 - #5, bathroom #2, laundry room (hallway) kitchen (metal gates), and garage (inaccessible with safety doorknob).

Kitchen: Home has a clean and fully stocked refrigerator/freezer. No chemicals in the kitchen were observed to be accessible. Cleaning supplies are in both (off limits laundry room’s top cabinet, and hallway closet). Licensee is part of the food program, providing breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.

Bathroom: Bathtub/shower is free of hazards. The following are inaccessible: Sharp items, mouthwash, shampoo, razor, nail polish. Toilet and faucet are clean and operable. No cabinets underneath sink.

Napping: Licensee provides appropriate napping equipment, cots and playpen, enough for children to nap. LPA’s observed one changing table. No recorded sleep log. LPA's reminded licensee to continue monitoring sleep until child turn 24 months. Licensee was under the impression that monitoring stops at 12 months. LPA's will assess one Technical Violation.

Outdoor: The backyard is completely fenced all around (chain-link fence). Yard is composed of concrete and dirt (sand like) flooring for safe playing. All playing areas have dirt and rubber mats to soften any falls. LPA observed three (3) dogs. Per licensee, the dogs interact with children in care. LPA’s observed shot records to be up to date, expiring on 2027. The play area is clear and clean with debris, a jungle gym climbing structure sturdy to the ground, and a swing/slide structure which is anchored to the ground, and other age-appropriate toys observed to be free of hazards. LPA’s observed one storage shed (inaccessible with key lock), and plenty of shaded areas. LPA’s Observed one air conditioning unit inaccessible with a protective mesh screening over the unit, and BBQ grill inaccessible with protective cover.

Advisory/Other: Staff #2 CPR/First Aid, Expires: (5/12/2027). Mandated reporter, Expires: (2/18/2028). Electrical outlets (are inaccessible with plastic plugs). LPA’s observed window cords to be accessible to children. Licensee was reminded to secure cords up high. Per Licensee, cords were secure with tacks but fell off. The smoke, carbon monoxide detectors, and alarm system are in operable condition. First Aid kit was observed to be full of supplies readily available in children’s playroom. Fire extinguisher (2A10BC), fully charged with the needle in the green (last served 1/20/2026). Per licensee, there are no weapons in the premises, and nobody smokes in the home. Transportation provided when needed, Incidental Medical Services (IMS), are not being provided currently.

The following was discussed with the Licensee:

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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.

Prior to making alterations or additions to a family childcare home or grounds, the Licensee shall notify the Department of the proposed changes, 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.

Criminal Record Clearance - FCCH - 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.

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/.

MyChildCarePlan.org – FCCH - Licensee 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.

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.

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No deficiencies during today’s visit in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. LPA’s will assess two (2) Technical Violations (TV’s).

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 Maura Ortiz-Rivera, along with a copy of the Appeal Rights.