On June 26, 2026 at 9:35 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elizabeth George conducted an announced change of location, pre-licensing inspection for a Large Family Child Care Home (FCCH) license. LPA met with licensee, Emma Hernandez Leyva, and discussed the purpose of today’s inspection. LPA in the company of the licensee toured the interior and exterior of the home in its entirety. Licensee is open Sunday thru Saturday, 24 hours a day and serve children 0 – 12 years of age.

Licensee requested a change of location for a large family child care home license. The home is a single story residence and includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, kitchen, day care room and an enclosed backyard. The licensee will utilize the living room, day care room and one bathroom for child care. The remainder of the home will be completely off limits to children in care. LPA observed all off limit areas to be inaccessible to children in care. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children.

LPA observed the home to be clean with sufficient space and ventilation for children in care. LPA observed a gas fireplace in the living room, which is screened and made inaccessible to children in care. LPA advised the licensee to ensure that although the fireplace is screened, it must not be hot to the touch when children are present. Licensee stated cleaning compounds and disinfectants are stored in the garage, which are inaccessible to children in care.

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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.

The backyard used for child care is fully enclosed with wooden fencing and all entry and exit gates are secured. LPA observed grass and concrete as floor covering in the designated play areas, along with age-appropriate toys. LPA advised the licensee to ensure that all bricks and rocks are placed safely and securely to prevent any hazards to children in care. Licensee has one large breed dog that is secured on the side of the home. Licensee states vaccines are up to date. LPA advised keeping the vaccine records on hand as a precaution.

A regulation 2A10BC fire extinguisher was observed with a purchase date of 7/3/25. Licensee is reminded to service or purchase a regulation fire extinguisher yearly. LPA had licensee test smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector which were found operational. All adults in the home are fingerprint cleared. No bodies of water were observed on site. Licensee stated that there are no firearms or ammunition in the home.

Licensee’s Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification are current and expire August 2027 and Mandated Reporter certification expires September 2027. Preventative Health and Safety and Nutrition Training was completed on 01/19/23.

The licensee provided proof of control of property via deed for home.

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 1596.871, 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 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 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. continued on 809-C

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.

The Guadalupe Fire Department granted a fire clearance following an inspection completed on 5/25/26.

LPA discussed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep in your Family Child Care Home, children’s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. Entrance Checklist was provided to the licensee.

Once licensed, the licensee is required to comply with the terms and limitations stated on the license.

The following was discussed with the licensee:

- 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 CPR & First Aid certification, TB clearance, immunization's, 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 are attending the facility.

- Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your home.

- Reporting Requirements: Any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing.

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- Children and Staff records must be maintained and updated as needed and must be available for review by the Department.

- No baby bouncers, No infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, No saucer chairs permitted in the facility.

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.