Routine inspection·May 30, 2023

On May 30, 2023, at 8:15 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods met with licensee Wendy Hernandez for an Unannounced Required 1 Year Inspection . LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the licensee. Present during the inspection was the licensee, one infant, and five preschool age children. Licensee stated that the facility operates from Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. LPA toured the facility inside and outside to conduct a Health and Safety inspection. This single story home was clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort of children in care. The Isolation area of the home will be bedroom (1), away from other children in care. The off-limits are will be made inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. There are no pools, hot tubs or any other bodies of water present in the on-limit areas during today's inspection. The home has a working smoke detector, working carbon monoxide detector, a telephone, and a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher which m eets standards established by the State Fire Marshal. The facility has a heater that has a barricade to prevent access by children in the living room.. Per licensee, there are no firearms in the home. LPA asked the licensee does she transport children and the licensee stated that she does not transport children. The licensee is in compliance with the immunization laws which pertains to all childcare providers. All required forms are posted and visible for public. On-limit-areas include: Living and dining room, bathroom, bedroom (2), back and front yard, and bedroom (1) across the hallway from the bathroom Off-limit-areas include : Garage, and kitchen See 809-C for continuance At 9:15 AM LPA requested and reviewed the file of three (3) children in care. All children files contain Immunization, Parent's Rights, and Medical Consent forms. The facility roster was reviewed, and copies were obtain. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills twice a year with the last one conducted on 12/6/22. The licensee's Health and Safety training is completed, and CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires 07/2023. The licensee has completed mandated reporter training on 06/30/21. The OUTDOOR PLAY area is fully fenced backyard that has trees that provide shade to children in care. The front-yard/driveway area the licensee is aware that she must have 100% visual and physical supervision when children are outdoors in the front yard area. The outdoor area has age appropriate toys and furnishings that LPA observed to be clean and free from defects and dangerous conditions. During today's inspection, there are no play structures which are required to be anchored. 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. LPA informed the licensee that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov and encouraged the licensee to email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov to be included in the Child Care Quarterly Updates distribution list. 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 . The following deficiencies were observed during today's inspection: FCCH \302\267 At 9:00 AM, LPA observed chemicals in the bathroom cabinet Individual Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. This facility provides IMS to children in care. Facility is following IMS plan on file. When any changes to the IMS plan is made, an updated 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm .\342\200\235 Incidental Medical Services (IMS) is being provided at this facility. LPA inspected the medication, which is stored in a safe place that is inaccessible to children in care. Each of the medications has an unaltered label with the child\342\200\231s name and date of issuance. LPA reminded the facility representative that a refrigerator shall be used to store any medications that requires refrigeration. See-809 C 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. 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. 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/inspection-process . See 809-D for 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, Wendy Hernandez.