Routine inspection·September 19, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst Sidney Cortez, met with licensee Katiha Higareda for an Unannounced Annual Random Inspection. Present for this visit was the licensee(s) Katiha Higareda, and 3 infants The home was toured to conduct a Health and Safety Inspection. The facility currently operates from Monday through Friday from 7:00am until 6:00pm. The home is 1 story. The home consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room/play room area, dining room, kitchen, backyard. The home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The OFF LIMIT AREAS is the 2 bedrooms, and kitchen. The ON LIMIT AREAS are the living room, bathroom, backyard. The ISOLATION AREA is the living room area. There are toys and learning materials in the activity room area .Hazardous materials and toxins are kept out of the reach of children. There is no pool or any type of bodies of water in the home. There is no firearms in the house. The home has one fully charged fire extinguisher (model 2A10BC) , and working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, first aid kit, emergency supplies, and working telephone. Licensee\342\200\231s CPR and First Aid certificates are current and both certificates will expire on July 2024 . Licensee has a current mandated reporter training which will expire in April 2024. The licensee conducts and documents fire and disaster drills twice a year with the last one conducted on March 2023 . (2) Children files were reviewed, facility roster reviewed and copy obtained. The licensee is in ratio today. All REQUIRED forms are posted and visible for public review. There are no deficiencies cited. This report shall remain on file for 3 years. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted. The licensee is reminded any structural changes to the home or additions to the child care facility must be reported to Community Care Licensing. Also, any adults moving into the home must be reported to Community Care Licensing prior to them moving in and all requirements must be met before the person lives in the facility. Licensee was reminded of Departments inspection authority, with our without any notice. 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 624). Incidents must be reported within 24 hours by phone, fax, or electronic mail. Roster of the children must be properly maintained and fire/disaster drill every six months must be documented. The licensee was also reminded that baby bouncers, exersaucers, johnny jumpers and similar items are not allowed in licensed day care. Licensee is reminded that ALL assistants, volunteers, frequent visitors, or adults living in the home, that are 18 years of age or older must be fingerprint cleared and associated to this facility prior to being in the presence of children in care or an immediate civil penalty will be assessed from $100 to $3000 per person, per incident. Licensee was reminded of the responsibility as a mandated reporter. All forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov There are no deficiencies cited. This report shall remain on file for 3 years. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted.