LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. This is a single level home and there are no stairs. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. LPA reviewed current facility sketch and confirmed that the daycare room, kitchen, dining room, living room and fenced backyard are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of baby gates and door knob spinners. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. LPA inspected the restroom and observed the restroom to be clean and sanitized. The sink and toilet are functioning properly within.

There is one cat iron wood stove in the home which is located in the accessible living room and is made inaccessible and will not be in use during daycare hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA reminded Licensee to test both smoke detector and carbon monoxide periodically for functionality.

Licensee stated there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. Licensee stated there are no poisons stored on the premises. Licensee stated there is no smoking on the premises. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible.

The accessible outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. Licensee was reminded to conduct daily inspections of the outdoor area and on the outdoor play structures and equipment for normal wear and tear overtime, to be free of loose, pointed, or sharp edges prior to day-care children accessing outdoor area.

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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.

Licensee has pets on the premises. Licensee is aware of the safety of children around animals. Licensee understands her liability and responsibility regarding pets.

Licensee ensures that children in care are always supervised and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children.

LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed files were complete with emergency information and all required forms were present and completed as required. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 01/21/2026. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on 07/2027. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis, and measles. All staff files were complete with necessary forms and signed appropriately.

LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 102416.2).

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. Guardian background criminal record clearances were verified and discussed with Licensee Sharon Salinas.

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

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 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.

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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.

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.

Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Sharon Salinas.

Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited.

Licensee was provided appeal rights.

This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 A Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.