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Fairfield CA 94534 · License #483010705 · Home-based · Family Day Care Home
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102371(a) · A fire safety clearance approved by the city or county fire department, the district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal shall be required for a large family child care home.
LS provided a written statement to formally notify licensing of her decision to voluntarily close her licensed family child care facility, effective 4/17/2026. According to LS written statement, she had a change in her professional direction and the need to focus on family priorities at this time. Based on LPA observation, interviews & documents, A1 & A3-A5 stated the facility continued to utilize the second level for napping after 12/18/2025. A3 & A5, stated the facility continued to utilize the garage for child care after 11/04/2025. Additionally, A8 and A13 stated staff used the garage .... Fire inspection clearance (STD850) excludes the second level of the home and garage to be used for child care. The licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Disposition: Substantiated
Disposition: Substantiated
Disposition: Unsubstantiated
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Data synced from California DSS, Community Care Licensing Division on Jul 8, 2026 · Source records · Report an error
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
102370(d)(1)(e) · All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 shall prior to working, residing, or volunteering in a licensed facility: Obtain a CA clearance or criminal record exemption as required by the Department. Violation of Section 102370(d) will result in a citation of a deficiency and an immediate assessment of civil penalties of one hundred dollars ($100) per violation per day for a maximum of five (5) days by the Department. LS provided a written statement to formally notify licensing of her decision to voluntarily close her licensed family child care facility, effective 4/17/2026. According to LS written statement, she had a change in her professional direction and the need to focus on family priorities at this time. Based on LPA's interview, LS admitted that A14 lived in the FCCH for at least 4 months; A3 and S4 stated A14 lived in the home and A14-A15 were present while children were in care. Department records noted A15 was a staff that was involved in the care and supervision of the children in care. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to the children in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
102402(a)(3) · Violation
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102369(b)(4) · The applicant shall provide all of the following information at the time of submission of the application: A statement that the applicant will comply with all regulations and laws governing family child care homes.
Based on Licensee’s signed application (LIC279) where section 10 stated Application/Licensee Responsibility LS provided a written statement to formally notify licensing of her decision to voluntarily close her licensed family child care facility, effective 4/17/2026. According to LS written statement, she had a change in her professional direction and the need to focus on family priorities at this time. - I certify that: A. I live in the home to be licensed and section 11 stated Perjury Statement - I declare under penalty of perjury that the statements on this application & accompanying attachments are correct to the best of my knowledge. A3-A5, A7, A10 & A12-A13 statements that LS doesn’t live in the home which pose potential risk to the health and safety & personal rights of children in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
102417(a) · (a) The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times. When circumstances require the licensee to be temporarily absent from the home, the licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise the children during his/her absence. Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day. Licensee will submit document that states her understanding of the regulation. LS will be looking for a co-licensee to be able to uphold the integrity of the vision of the program Licensee will email the statement of understand of the regulation to LPA at selena.mariani@dss.ca.gov.1/8/2026. Based on LPAs observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and was not present for most of LPAs inspection, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Melchisedeck Augustin NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER Selena Mariani NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE DATE 12/18/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
102371(a) · Fire Safety Clearance (a) A fire safety clearance approved by the city or county fire department, the district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal shall be required for a large family child care home.
Licensee (LS) stated she will submit an application requesting to include the second story and obtain a fire inspection to obtain clearance. LS will email LPA a statement to ensure that the facility will not utilize the off-limit second floor of the home until an approved Fire Safety Clearance is obtained for use and will napping area will be on the first floor. The statement will be emailed to LPA at selena.mariani@dss.ca.gov by 12/19/2025. Based on LPAs observation,the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, as daycare children were observed to be napping in the off-limits second floor area of the home. Additionally, interviews from Staff (S1-S4) indicated that the facility utilized the second floor for napping which is not approved on the Facility’s Fire Clearance and to be used for childcare which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Melchisedeck Augustin NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Selena Mariani NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 12/18/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.
102423(a)(2) · (a)Each child receiving services from a family child care home shall have certain rights that shall not be waived or abridged by the licensee regardless of consent or authorization from the child's authorized representative. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following: (2) To receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment.
LS stated there will be a procedure in place for staff to turn on heater as needed. LS will have all staff read and sign the procedure and email to LPA, selena.mariani@dss.ca.gov by 1/8/26 Based on LPAs observation and interviews conducted the facility was not been kept at a comfortable indoor temperature while children are in care which pose potential risk to the health and safety and personal rights of children in care.
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: health medication. Open / not marked corrected.
102417(g)(9)(A) · 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: (9) Each family child care home shall have a written disaster plan of action prepared on a form approved by the Department. All children, age and ability permitting, and the provider, the assistant provider, and other members of the household, shall be instructed in their duties under the disaster plan. As their age and ability permit, newly enrolled children shall be informed promptly of their duties as required in the plan. (A) Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. 1. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall kept at the family child care home.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on record review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above and has not conducted a fire drills/disaster drill at least once within six months, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 12/02/2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.
102417(a) · Operation of A Family Child Care Home (a) The licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children in care are supervised at all times. When circumstances require the licensee to be temporarily absent from the home, the licensee shall arrange for a substitute adult to care for and supervise the children during his/her absence. Temporary absences shall not exceed 20 percent of the hours that the facility is providing care per day.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on LPAs’ observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above and was not present during LPAs’ inspection, which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 12/02/2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.
102371(a) · 102371 Fire Safety Clearance (a) A fire safety clearance approved by the city or county fire department, the district providing fire protection services, or the State Fire Marshal shall be required for a large family child care home.
Deficient Practice Statement Based on LPA’s observation,the licensee did not comply with the section cited above, daycare children were observed in the off-limits garage. Additionally, interviews from Staff (S1 & S2) indicated that the facility utilizing the garage which is not approved on the Facility’s Fire Clearance and to be used for childcare which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 11/05/2025
Open Not marked corrected in the state record
Category: background checks. Open / not marked corrected.