Routine inspection·May 31, 2024

On May 31, 2024, at 3:00 PM , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods met with licensee Wendy Hernandez for an Unannounced Annual/Random Inspection . LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the licensee. Present during the inspection were the licensee's two fingerprint cleared assistants. Also present during the inspection were six preschool age children and three infants. Licensee stated that the facility operates from Monday- Thursday 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and on Friday's 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. LPA toured the facility inside and out to conduct a Health and Safety inspection. This single-story home consists of two bedrooms, one bath, a living and dining room, kitchen, backyard and attached garage. This home was clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort. The Isolation area of the home will be bedroom (1), away from other children in care. The off-limits will be made inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. There's a gate in the kitchen area to prevent children five years or younger access to the cabinets. LPA checked the cabinets in the bathroom, on-limits bedrooms, and any other cabinets or drawers accessible to children in care and did not observe any hazardous materials or toxins accessible to children during today\342\200\231s inspection. 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 LPA tested the smoke detectors in the living room and hallway and the carbon monoxide detector in the hallway and found them to be functioning properly. The licensee showed me her first aid kit that she keeps in her emergency backpack. The home also has a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher in the kitchen, which meets standards established by the State Fire Marshal. At 3:45 PM, LPA inspected the backyard area to make sure that there are no pools, hot tubs or any other bodies of water present in the on-limit areas during today's inspection. See 809-C for continuance. This home has a wall heater that has a screen/barricade to prevent access by children in the living room. 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 licensee, staff, 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 OUTDOOR PLAY area is the fully fenced backyard and LPA observed that it is free from defects or dangerous conditions. During today's inspection, there are no play structures which are required to be anchored. There are ample age-appropriate toys that appear to be safe and in good condition. There's a canopy and trees that provides shade to children while at play. The front yard area is an active driveway and LPA reminded the licensee to have 100% visual supervision when in the front yard. At 3:30 PM , LPA requested and reviewed the files of three (3) children in care and two (2) staff files. All children\342\200\231s files contain Identification & Emergency Information, Parent's Rights, and Medical Consent forms and the staff file has the required Employee Rights and Health Screening forms. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills twice a year with the last one conducted on 12/01/23 . The licensee has completed mandated reporter training on 04/16/2023. The licensee is in ratio today. 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 . 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 Wendy Hernandez, 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 Wendy Hernandez.