Routine inspection·March 14, 2025

On March 14, 2025, at 8:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods met with licensee Cristina Avila for an Unannounced Annual/Random Inspection . LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and toured the facility inside and out to conduct a Health and Safety inspection. Present during the inspection were eight preschool age children, four infants and the licensee's assistant. All adults subject to criminal background review have obtained criminal record clearance. The licensee stated that the facility operates from Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM . This one story home consists of three bedrooms, two baths, a living and dining room, kitchen, child care room, ADU unit, laundry room, and backyard. This home was clean and orderly, with (centralized) heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort. Per licensee there are no weapons of any kind in the home. The licensee is in ratio today. There's a gate at the entrance of the kitchen/child care room to prevent children from going into the different areas of the home unattended. At 8:45 AM, LPA inspected the backyard area to make sure that there are no pools, hot tubs or any other bodies of water present that violates the childcare licensing laws and there were none, during today's inspection. On- Limit areas are the: Child care room, backyard, two side-yards, hallway bathroom, living and dining room, and kitchen. The Isolation area of the home will be a section of the living room, away from other children in care. Off- Limit areas are the: All bedrooms, laundry room, backyard ADU, and two sheds The off-limits will be made inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. At 9:00 AM, LPA tested the smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the living room and found them to be functioning properly. The facility has a pull down fire alarm system, a working telephone, and a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher which meets standards established by the State Fire Marshal hanging on a kitchen cabinet. The licensee also has a first aid kit that she keeps in the child care room. LPA checked the cabinets in the on limit areas which includes the kitchen, hallway bathroom, child care room, living and dining rooms, and any other cabinets or drawers accessible to children in care and did not observe any hazardous materials or toxins. See 809-C for continuance. At 9:10 AM, LPA asked the licensee does she transports children and the licensee stated that she does not transport children. During the record review, LPA Woods checked the Health Records of the staff, licensee, and children and found that the licensee is following the immunization laws which pertain to all childcare providers. All required forms are posted and visible for public review. The Backyard area is the fully fenced backyard and LPA observed that it is free from defects or dangerous conditions. There are ample age-appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition. There's a awning that provides shade to children while at play. There's two sheds with locks to prevent children access to equipment in the backyard and a ADU Unit. At 9:15 AM, LPA requested and reviewed the files of four (4) children in care and one staff file. The staff file has the required Health Records and Employee Rights and the children’s were complete and contain Immunization Records, Identification & Emergency Information, Parent's Rights, and Medical Consent forms. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills twice a year with the last one conducted on 03/07/2025 . The licensee's Health and Safety training is completed, and CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires on 01/2027 . The licensee has completed mandated reporter training on 01/05/2025 . Effective August 1, 2003, California Law requires Family Child Care Home licensees to report unusual incidents or injuries to children in care to child's parents and to the Department of Social Services using the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624B). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. The licensee was also reminded that Mandated Reporter Training ("General" and "Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years by visiting www.mandatedreporterca.com . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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/ . See 809-C for continuance. 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 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. 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. 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 . The 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 Cristina Avila, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. There are no deficiencies cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Cristina Avila.