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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 198020091
Report Date: 03/18/2026
Date Signed: 03/18/2026 04:44:41 PM

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME:LOPEZ FAMILY CHILD CAREFACILITY NUMBER:
198020091
ADMINISTRATOR/
DIRECTOR:		CANDELARIA LOPEZFACILITY TYPE:
810
ADDRESS:TELEPHONE:
(818) 257-8703
CITY:NORWALKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90650
CAPACITY: 14TOTAL ENROLLED CHILDREN: 16CENSUS: 1DATE:
03/18/2026
TYPE OF VISIT:Annual/RandomUNANNOUNCEDTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION BEGAN:
09:45 AM
MET WITH:Candelaria LopezTIME VISIT/
INSPECTION COMPLETED:
01:00 PM
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 ANNUAL/RANDOM INSPECTION CONDUCTED

On March 18, 2026, at 9:45 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Carter conducted an Unannounced Annual / Random Inspection and met with Candelaria Lopez, the Licensee. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility. LPA was taken on a guided tour of the facility and provided licensee with a copy of the Facility Entrance Checklist.
Adults in the home were discussed, and all have criminal record clearance. Also present was Licensee’s Assistant. There was 1 child present during today’s inspection and currently 16 children with alternating schedules enrolled. The children's roster was reviewed by LPA and is current. The Licensee provides care for children ages ranging from newborn to 13 years of age. Licensee reports the facility’s hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM. Licensee does not provide overnight care but will provide transportation as needed.

This is a single story home which consists of (3) bedrooms, (2) bathrooms, attached ADU, and fenced pool. The main house is off-limits to children and parents. Care is provided in the ADU studio. The children and parents enter the yard from the side of the home. The ADU has an open floor plan with a small kitchenette and bathroom. The licensee does understand that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. LPA observed the door leading into the main home to be locked, separating areas used by children and off-limits area making them inaccessible to children in care.

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Denise Gibbs
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Andrea Carter
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 03/18/2026
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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California Health & Human Services Agency
California Department of Social Services

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT California law requires a public report of each licensing visit/inspection. This report is a record for the facility and the licensing agency. This report is available for public review; therefore, care is taken not to disclose personal or confidential information. Inquiries concerning the location, maintenance, and contents of these reports may be directed to the Licensing Program Analyst or Regional Office whose address and telephone number are listed on the front of this form.

DEFICIENCIES A deficiency is an instance of noncompliance with licensing requirements, including applicable statutes, regulations, interim licensing standards, operating standards, and written directives. Applicants/ licensees must be notified in writing of all licensing deficiencies. Deficiencies are listed on the left side of this form, and the applicable licensing requirement upon which the deficiency is identified. There are two types of deficiencies:
  • 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.

PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs) The licensing agency is required to establish a reasonable length of time to correct a deficiency. In order to set the time, the licensing agency must take into consideration the seriousness of the violation, the number of persons in care involved, and the availability of equipment and personnel necessary to correct the violation. Applicants/licensees are requested to provide a specific plan for each violation on the right side of the form across from each deficiency. The more specific the plan, the less chance exists for any misunderstanding in setting time limits and reviewing corrections. The applicant/licensee who encounters problems beyond their control in completing the corrections within the specified time frame may request and may be granted an extension of the correction due date by the licensing agency.

CORRECTION NOTIFICATION The applicant/licensee is responsible for completing all corrections and promptly notifying the licensing agency of corrections. Applicants/licensees are advised to keep a dated copy of any correspondence sent to the licensing agency concerning corrections, or if corrections are telephoned to the licensing agency, the date, person contacted, and information given.

CIVIL PENALTIES The licensing agency is required by law to issue a Penalty Notice, when applicable, to all facilities holding a license issued by the licensing agency, or subject to licensure, except Certified Family Homes, Resource Families, and Foster Family Homes, or any governmental entity.

PENALTY NOTICE GIVEN The statement concerning civil penalties serves as a penalty notice on this Licensing Report and failure to correct cited licensing deficiencies will result in civil penalties. Applicants/ licensees are required to pay civil penalties when administrative appeals have been exhausted and in accordance with any payment arrangements made with the licensing agency.

APPEAL RIGHTS The applicant/licensee has a right without prejudice to discuss any disagreement in this report with the licensing agency concerning the proper application of licensing requirements. The applicant/ licensee may request a formal review by the licensing agency to amend or dismiss the notice of deficiency and/ or civil penalty. Requests for review shall be made in writing within 15 business days of receipt of a deficiency notification or civil penalty assessment. Licensing deficiencies may be appealed pursuant to the procedures in the LIC 9058 Applicant/Licensee Rights.

AGENCY REVIEW The licensing agency review of an appeal may be conducted based upon information provided in writing by the applicant/licensee. The applicant/licensee may request an office meeting to provide additional information. The applicant/licensee will be notified in writing of the results of the agency review within 60 business days of the date when all necessary information has been provided to the licensing agency.

EMAIL REQUIREMENT Adult Community Care Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically Ill, and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to provide and maintain an active email address of record with the licensing agency.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LOPEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020091
VISIT DATE: 03/18/2026
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All areas identified on the facility sketch as accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for the safety of the children. There is a working telephone maintained in the home via cellphone and landline. The facility has central air & heating.

Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan, and Parents’ Rights were posted and observed at time of inspection. Disaster drill log was also available during today’s inspection, with last disaster drill conducted on 2/24/26. LPA observed the required 2A10BC fire extinguisher and dual smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in operable condition at time of inspection. Fire extinguisher did not have service tag or purchase receipt attached. The Licensee states she purchased the fire extinguisher within the year. Without proof of purchase or service tag, a deficiency was cited. LPA observed red backpack with First Aid supplies mounted to the wall.

At 10:05 AM, LPA observed main care area has age-appropriate toys, free of loose and sharp parts. LPA observed a library area, cubbies for the children’s belongings and child size tables and chairs. There are 2 cribs against the wall not blocking entrances or exits. Napping cots are stored in the storage area next to the entrance. LPA observed bathroom to have operable toilet/sink and adequate toileting supplies for children in care. There is a changing table inside the open shower. The shower is not used and has a cap on the faucet and a lock on the handle. Licensee demonstrated moving the handle, no water observed. No hazards observed in the batroom. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which can pose a danger to children are inaccessible stored in off-limit areas of the home. The Licensee states that there are no poisons in the home and understands that poisons must be locked. The Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care.

Per licensee, the children access to the backyard for outdoor play. The backyard is separated by metal gates making three separate areas. LPA observed an enclosed patio that provides ample shading. LPA observed age appropriate toys for children in care. LPA observed an in ground pool. The pool is fully fenced in by a metal self-latching gate, observed by LPA. Metal gate is at least 60 inches and does not restrict the view of the pool. The gate to the pool is kept locked and you need a key to access. LPA did not observe the required pool alarm or pool cover or life ring and rescue pole, deficiency cited. The Licensee ordered a pool alarm, life ring, and rescue pole during inspection visit.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Denise Gibbs
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Andrea Carter
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/18/2026
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LOPEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020091
VISIT DATE: 03/18/2026
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LPA observed order confirmation at time of inspection. A pool safety log was provided to the licensee at time of inspection. LPA observed (3) dogs in the backyard. The older dog is in a kennel behind the gate where the pool is located. The two (2) smaller dogs have a kennel in the gated area behind the enclosed patio. There is also a dog run on the side of the house. Per Licensee, children are supervised while playing outside. LPA observed yard has grass and adequate perimeter fencing through-out the property. Play area is free of loose and sharp articles or objects and all trees, shrubs, and plants are maintained.


Food is provided for children in care. LPA reminded licensee that any food brought from the children’s homes shall be labeled with child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. Per the Licensee, there are no children enrolled that requires medication administered or any children with allergies. The isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the main care area, supervised and away from the other children.

Infant Care: Currently (2) infants over 12 months enrolled. Sleep Log was observed by LPA for infants enrolled. The Licensee was advised; infants shall not be swaddled in care. Car seats shall only be used for transportation purposes and shall not be used for sleeping. LPA discussed the Safe sleep regulation, including LIC 9227 Infant Sleep Plan for infants under 12 months, 15-minute sleep check documentation for infants 0 -24 months.

Children’s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization's Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights, and documentation of 15-minute Infant Sleep Check (0-24 months). All required licensing forms are in file.

Staff records were reviewed: Licensee and Assistants Pediatric CPR / First Aid valid until: 01/25/27. Staff had proof of required immunizations including proof of TB clearance. Licensee and Assistants Mandated Reporter training was completed and valid until 11/8/27. All adults had LIC 508 criminal record statement and LIC 9052 on file.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Denise Gibbs
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Andrea Carter
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/18/2026
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LOPEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020091
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The following was discussed:
· Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours. NO smoking, NO infant walkers, NO Johnny jumpers, NO saucer chairs, NO incline sleepers, or any other item that falls into that category are permitted in the facility. Effective January 1, 2010, Licensees of family childcare homes are required to ensure that at least one staff member with current training in Pediatric First Aid & CPR is on site at all times when children are present.
· Reporting Requirements: 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. Any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing.

During the inspection, children present were observed to be treated with dignity and respect, observed to be receiving safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment, and free from corporal and/or unusual punishment. Per the licensee, there are 3 pet dogs in the home. The Licensee confirms there are no smokers in the home, there are no weapons or firearms on the premises.

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.

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 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.
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Denise Gibbs
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Andrea Carter
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/18/2026
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FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
MONTEREY PARK SW RO, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754
FACILITY NAME: LOPEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020091
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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)/ (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/.

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.

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

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. 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.

Based on this information, the following deficiencies on the attached LIC 809D are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety.

The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site inspection by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.


Exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Candelaria Lopez.

Appeal Rights Given

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NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Denise Gibbs
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: Andrea Carter
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/18/2026
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Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: LOPEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020091

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/18/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
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102417(g)(1)
Operation of A Family Child Care Home
(g) The home shall be free from defects or conditions which might endanger a child. Safety precautions shall include but not limited to: (1) Fireplaces and open face heaters shall be screened to prevent access by children. The home shall contain a fire extinguisher and smoke detector device which meet standards established by the State Fire Marshall.

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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 1 fire extinguisher did not have purchase receipt or service tag attached, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/17/2026
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Pool Safety
(a) A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements: (1) The swimming pool shall be equipped with, at minimum, the following drowning prevention safety features: (B) In addition to the characteristics described in subparagraph (A), at least one of the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 required pool safety equipment Licensee did not have a pool cover or pool alarm, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/17/2026
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Licensee purchased pool alarm during inspectgion visit. LPA will conduct POC visit.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Denise Gibbs
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Andrea Carter
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/18/2026


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Link to Parent Document Below:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
, 1000 CORPORATE CENTER DR 200B
MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754

FACILITY NAME: LOPEZ FAMILY CHILD CARE
FACILITY NUMBER: 198020091

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/18/2026

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
HSC
1596.814(a)(2)
Pool Safety
(a) A licensed family daycare home operated at a private single-family dwelling with an in-ground swimming pool on the premises shall comply with all of the following requirements: (2) The licensee shall have the following safety equipment visible from the swimming pool and readily available for immediate use:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 2 required pool safety equipment life ring and rescue pool was not observed at the facility, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 04/17/2026
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Denise Gibbs
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER:
Andrea Carter
NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST:
LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/18/2026
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 03/18/2026


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