This is a single-story home with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a living room, kitchen, dining area, front yard, and backyard. The home’s living room, hall bathroom, kitchen, dining room, and Front yard are used for childcare services. The rest of the home is excluded from daycare. LPA observed safety covers on the bedroom doors making them all inaccessible to children in care. The FCCH is clean, orderly, and has ventilation to afford for the children’s comfort. Sharps are stored in an elevated kitchen cabinet. Chemicals and cleaning supplies are stored in the locked closet and medications are stored in the elevated cabinet in the kitchen. LPA note these items are inaccessible to children in care. The bathroom was observed to be clean and free of toxins. Toys, furniture and equipment observed in the FCCH are age appropriate. LPA observed required licensing forms and documents posted on a bulletin board near the entry door of the FCCH. LPA observed a smoke detector that was tested at 2:33PM and a carbon monoxide detector that was tested at 2:34PM. Both detectors were found to be operational. The FCCH has a regulation fire extinguisher (2A10BC) that was serviced on 5/1/2026. LPA reminded the Licensee to either service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher annually.

The front yard is enclosed with wood fencing, and the entry/exit points are secured. The front yard contains age-appropriate toys and play equipment. LPA reminded Licensee to replace toys and play equipment when Continue on LIC809C

• 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.

The children’s records were reviewed. The records are current and complete with emergency contact information, immunization records, and other required licensing forms and documents. The Licensee’s records were reviewed and found to be current with CPR/First Aid certifications (expires 12/24/2025) and Mandated Reporter training (expires 7/08/2027). LPA note the most recent fire/emergency drill was conducted on 9/02/2025 at 2:40PM with 7 children present. Licensee states there are no firearms or ammunition stored on site.

No prohibited equipment will be allowed or used in the home. No baby bouncers, No infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, No saucer chairs, No trampolines and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility.

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/.

LPA 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-andresources/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.

Licensee 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 1596.87, 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.

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During the exit interview the Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

The licensee provided proof of control of property. Because the licensee rents/leases the home, proof of landlord notification is required. The LPA observed the Property Owner/Landlord Notification form (LIC9151) that the LICENSEE confirms was provided to the property owner/landlord. The LICENSEE obtained a signed Property Owner/Landlord Consent form (LIC 9149).

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No deficiencies were cited during today’s inspection. However, an LIC9102 Technical violation is cited.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Michelle Vierya, Licensee.