Routine inspection·May 6, 2025

On 5/06/2025 at 9:45AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaleesa Jackson met with Licensee Brenda Borjon for an Unannounced Annual/Random visit . Also present during the inspection was her fingerprint cleared assistant, 2 infants, and 10 preschool aged children. Licensee lives in the home with her husband. The Licensee's home was toured for a health and safety inspection. The facility operates from 7:00AM \342\200\223 5:00PM, Monday \342\200\223 Friday. ON LIMITS AREA: Living Room, Dining Area, Kitchen, Bedroom #1 (first door on the left side of the Hallway), Hallway Bathroom, and Backyard OFF LIMITS AREA: Bedroom #2, Bedroom #3, Garage, the sides of the backyard ISOLATION AREA: Bedroom #1 The facility is a single-story home rented by the Licensee. During today's inspection all toxins, cleaning products, medications and hazardous materials were observed to be in inaccessible areas. All off limit areas in the home are made inaccessible with closed doors and locks. There is a wall heater in the hallway that has been barricaded and is no harm to the children. LPA observed an infant rocker and infant bouncer in the living room. LPA informed Licensee that both items are not allowed in Family Child Care Homes. Licensee put both in the garage to dispose of. LPA observed a drop down crib in Bedroom #1. LPA informed Licensee that this crib has been banned by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and needs to be removed. LPA observed a pack and play with a soft mattress. LPA informed Licensee that mattress for infants need to be firm with a tight fitting sheet for infants. Licensee stated that she does not transport children. Licensee provides all food for the children. All food that is brought from the children's home will be properly labeled and stored. Continued on 809-C The back yard is fully fenced with age-appropriate materials for the children. There are 4 sheds that are locked and made inaccessible to the children. There are two play structures that are in proper working order and well maintained. The right side of the backyard is fenced off and made inaccessible to the children in care. Licensee stated that they do own two dogs that are in an off limits area. Licensee stated that no one smokes in the home and there are no firearms in the home. LPA did not observe any harmful bodies of water in or around the home. There is a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher in the dining area. There are working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors in the facility. LPA reviewed 5 children's files and 2 assistants files. Three children do not have updated immunization's and 1 does not have the Consent for Medical Treatment (LIC627) completed.Both assistants are missing a TB clearance and MMR proof of immunization. One assistant is also missing Tdap immunization. The Licensee's Pediatric CPR and First Aid certificates are current and expires on 05/23/2025. Licensee's Mandated Reporter is expired. The facility conducts and documents disaster drills the last disaster drill was conducted on 2/04/2025. Licensee was reminded if her assistant is not present the home should operated as a small family child care home. There were 8 deficiencies cited on today's visit. See 809-D for deficiencies. 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 . 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. Continued on 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-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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02- CCP. 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/ . Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Brenda Borjon, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Brenda Borjon.