Routine inspection·February 21, 2023

On 02/21/2023 at 9:15 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), A. Curry arrived at the home and conducted an unannounced random inspection. LPA was greeted by Licensee's assistant, Martha Castillo, who granted inspection authority to tour the facility. Martha stated the licensee was at a doctor's appointment. Licensee, Adelita Cid, arrived to the home shortly after. Also present for the inspection were 4 children in care, Licensee states there are currently 4 children enrolled. Children’s files were reviewed. The LPA entered the day care area through the side of the home. The children use the front play room, bedroom, and backyard. The off-limits areas will be inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision . The isolation area is in the bedroom. The LPA toured all areas used by children. Areas accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for safety and comfort. There were no fireplaces or open face heaters accessible to children. There were safe toys, play equipment, and materials observed for children. There were no stairs accessible to children. There is a working telephone in the home. All poisons, cleaning solutions, medications, and other items that pose a danger to children are inaccessible during this visit. The licensee does understand that poison must be in a locked cabinet/drawer or placed out of reach of children. The home is equipped with a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher and working dual smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector. Licensee stated there are no firearms on the premises. There are no pools, spas, hot tubs, fishponds or similar bodies of water. Licensee has current CPR and First Aid training which expires on March 10, 2023 respectively. Licensee's assistant could not provide a valid CPR/ First Aid Certificate, completion of Preventative Health Training, or valid Mandated Reporter certificate during today's visit (See 809D). Licensee is aware that if assistant is alone with day care children, then she must have all valid certifications required by LIcensing in her file. LPA observed and inspected sleeping equipment for infants. All equipment meets the US Consumer Product Safety Commission safety standards. Mattresses were observed to be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that is appropriate to the mattress size. Licensee was advised that infants shall not be swaddled while in care and all infants up to 12 months of age should be placed on their back for sleeping (See 809D). LPA observed an 8 month old infant sleeping on stomach.. Licensee's assistant stated the child rolls onto stomach while sleeping. Child did not have the LIC 9227 form in file. Licensee is aware that all infants up to 12 months of age should have the LIC 9227 form in file. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/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. 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 . 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. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights were given, and report was reviewed with the licensee Adelita Cid