On February 11, 2026 at 1:34 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Bill Billones conducted an announced change of location Pre-licensing inspection for a Large Family Child Care Home (FCCH) license. LPA met with Amy Gates, Applicant of the FCCH and discussed the purpose of today’s inspection. LPA and Applicant toured the home. Applicant will offer services Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. There were no daycare children at the time of the inspection.

Applicant requested the change of location for a Large Family Child Care Home. The home is a single story home with three (3) bedrooms, three (3) bathrooms, living room, family room, kitchen, dining room, laundry room, and backyard. Per Applicant, the attached garage is a permitted Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) with separate property address. One bathroom will be excluded from child care services as listed in the facility sketch. LPA observed a screened fireplace in the living and family rooms. The family room will be used as the primary activity space for day care children. LPA observed sharps are located in an elevated space in the kitchen. LPA observed personal medications are stored in an elevated hallway closet. LPA observed cleaning compounds are stored in an elevated cabinet in the laundry room. LPA observed essential oils on counters accessible to children. LPA observed personal care products in a child accessible bathroom and in two bedrooms. Applicant removed potentially hazardous materials to an inaccessible area during today’s inspection. Applicant further states they will install child gates in the office and hallway areas. Applicant will keep the off-limit areas locked or made inaccessible to children in care during hours of operation. Applicant was reminded to store hazardous items out of reach from children in care and that in order for areas to be inaccessible they must be secured while day care children are present.

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• 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 observed the FCCH to be clean and orderly with adequate spacing and ventilation. The dual smoke and carbon monoxide detector was tested at 1:52 PM and was found to be functional. LPA observed a fire extinguisher that satisfies regulation with a service tag dated 01/12/2026. Children have access to toys and equipment that are age appropriate.

The Applicant provided proof of control of property. The Applicant has a signed LIC9149 Property Owner / Landlord Consent form.

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.

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.

On this date, 02/11/2026, 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.

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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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm.

Applicant's Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificate is valid through 01/08/2028. Licensee was reminded to renew their certification every two years. Applicant was reminded a licensed child day care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the Mandated Reporter certification AB1207 every two years. Applicant's Mandated Reporter certificate is valid through 09/24/2026.

Applicant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) 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.

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.

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• All adults living and working in the home shall be made aware of the Department’s inspection authority.
• In the absence of the Licensee, a qualified adult must be present supervising the children. A qualified adult is an individual who has a valid and current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification, TB clearance, immunizations, and a valid criminal record clearance associated to the facility license.
• A current roster of children enrolled must be available and maintained for a period of three years, even after children no longer attend the facility.
• Reporting requirements: any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours, and a written report (LIC624B) must be submitted within seven (7) calendar days to the Department.
• Smoking is prohibited in a family child care home.
• Applicant was made aware of the responsibility to know the regulations for Family Child Care Home which can be accessed on-line at www.ccld.ca.gov.

• Applicant advised to install HVAC cover or barricade to prevent child access. Applicant will provide photo proof of installation to LPA.

A notice of site visit was given to applicant and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Applicant Amy Gates.