Routine inspection·July 18, 2024

On July 18, 2024, at 2:30 PM , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods met with licensee Ysabel Rodriguez 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 five children, four preschool age children and one infant child. The licensee stated that the facility operates from Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM . LPA toured the facility inside and out to conduct a Health and Safety inspection. This single-story home consists of three bedrooms, two baths, a living and dining room, kitchen, front and backyard and detached one car garage. This home was clean and orderly, with (centralized) heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort of children. The Isolation area of the home will be a section of the living room, away from other children in care. The off-limits will be made inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. LPA checked the cabinets in the kitchen, bathroom, on-limits bedroom, 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’s inspection. At 3:00 PM, LPA inspected the front yard 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: Living and dining room, bedroom (3), kitchen, front yard, and bathroom Off-limit-areas are : Bedroom (1) and bedroom (2), laundry area, backyard, and garage LPA tested the dual smoke and carbon monoxide detector in bedroom (3) and found it to be functioning properly. The licensee showed me her first aid kit that she keeps in the living room along with a fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher which meets standards established by the State Fire Marshal hanging of the wall at the facility entrance. The home also has and a pull down fire alarm system in the dining area. See 809-C for continuance. This home does not have a fireplace or heaters but do have centralized heating and a portable AC unit. LPA asked the licensee does she transports children and the licensee stated that she does not transport children. Per licensee this home does not have any firearms or weapons of any kind. During the record review LPA Woods checked the Health Records of the licensee, and children and found that the licensee is following the immunization laws which pertain to all childcare providers. The OUTDOOR PLAY area is the fully fenced front-yard area 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. At 3:15 PM, LPA requested and reviewed the files of two (2) children in care. All children’s files contain Immunization, 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 03/29/24 . The licensee's Health and Safety training is completed, and CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires on 07/2025 . The licensee has completed mandated reporter training on 08/17/2022 . The licensee is in ratio today. All required forms are posted and visible for public review. 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 Ysabel Rodriguez, 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 Ysabel Rodriguez.