Routine inspection·February 24, 2025

On February 24, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lorraine Dacanay Breaux, met with licensee Victoria Ruano for an UNANNOUNCED ANNUAL INSPECTION . Present for the inspection was licensee, licensee fingerprint cleared husband and daughter, and 10 year old grandson. There were no children in care at the time of this visit. Upon arrival, LPA provided licensee a copy of the Entrance Checklist (LIC 126). The home was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. The facility currently operates Monday - Friday 5:30 AM - 9:00PM. Per licensee, at this time only providing care for children school ages 5 and older. The facility is a single story home consisting of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/dining-room combo, living room, laundry room (in kitchen), attached two car garage, and backyard. The home was neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The off-limits areas will be made inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. On-Limit Areas: Living room, kitchen/dining room combo, and bathroom near kitchen. Off-Limit Areas: Four (4) bedrooms, hallway bathroom, the outdoor patio/deck area (rear yard) and two car garage which will be inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision at all times. Per licensee there are no pools/hot tubs at the home, LPA did not observe any pools and/or hot tubs. Per licensee she resides in the home. Per licensee there are no firearms in the home. Per licensee does not provide over night care at this time. Per licensee does provide transportation, LPA reviewed Driver's License and current. Page 1 of 3 ***Continued on LIC 809-C*** Records: LPA reviewed licensee's file and current. LPA requested and obtain a copy of the children's roster. There is a current roster available for review. The licensee completed the Health and Safety training, CPR/First Aid certification expires on 01/2027. The licensee is in compliance with the immunization laws and has completed the mandated reporter training on 01/29/2024. Licensee is reminded of their responsibility to renew CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter certificates every two years. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills twice a year and the last conducted drill was on 02/03/2025. CCLD Inspection Process: To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process . Criminal Record Clearance: 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. MyChildCarePlan.org: Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Unusual Incident/Student Injury Report: Effective August 1, 2003 California Law requires Child Care Licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child\342\200\231s parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury Form (LIC 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours to the regional office by phone and the written report, LIC 624, within 7 business days. Page 2 of 3 ***Continued on LIC 809-C*** Incidental Medical Services (IMS): Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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 http://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Per licensee does not administer medication during today's visit. Megan\342\200\231s Law: During the exit interview, the licensee, Victoria Ruano confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. No deficiency noted during today's visit, one (1) advisory notes issued today: Advisory Note (TV): Licensee has only "general" of the mandated reporter training certificate completed. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Appeal rights were given and reviewed. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Victoria Ruano. Page 3 of 3 ***End of Report***