The applicant provided proof of control of property. The applicant owns the property.

The home appears clean, organized, and adequately furnished for child care. The fire extinguisher is rated 2A:10BC, carbon monoxide detector, and smoke detector were tested and found operational and meeting regulatory requirements. All hazardous items, including cleaning supplies, medications, chemicals, and sharp objects, were latched, locked, or otherwise made inaccessible. Applicant stated there are no weapons on the premises. LPA observed sufficient age appropriate toys, books, and materials in good condition and safe for use.

Bathrooms and handwashing areas were inspected and found clean, sanitary, and in good working condition. Fixtures, including toilets, sinks, faucets, and ventilation, were operating properly. Soap, paper towels, and other required handwashing supplies were fully stocked.

Applicant will be using the following rooms for child care: the living room, the kitchen, and bathroom 1. The applicant states that the primary location for their program is going to take place in the backyard. Off limits areas include: the office, bedroom 1-3, bathroom 2-3 and the garage, however, these areas will need to be made inaccessible prior to licensure. LPA toured the outdoor area and observed the backyard to be fully fenced and appropriate for outdoor activities. LPA did not observe any immediate hazards.

• 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.

LPA reviewed the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the applicant. Applicant was reminded of reporting requirements for unusual incidents, child abuse, and safe supervision practices. Applicant was also reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, walkers, exersaucers, jumpers, bouncy seats, baby walkers, and certain restricted infant equipment are not permitted in care.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with applicant 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 also informed applicant 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.

Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website, a consumer education resource that helps families locate child care providers and Resource & Referral Agencies throughout California.

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.

On this date, June 24, 2026, the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. 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.

Applicant was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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.

The following items must be corrected prior to licensure. Applicant was informed that proof of correction must be submitted to the Department for final file review:

• Bedrooms 1-3 must be made inaccessible. Applicant states that the interior doors will be kept locked during operating hours, the applicant will purchase a key to make off-limits areas inaccessible.

Upon final file review and receipt of proof of correction, the facility may be issued a new license for a capacity of 14 children. Applicant agreed to comply with all regulations and laws governing Family Child Care Homes.

Exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with applicant Taleen Tusan.