Routine inspection·November 13, 2024

On November 13, 2024, at 10:00 AM , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elimika Woods met with licensee Karla 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 was the licensee's assistant. Also present during the inspection was the licensee's 19 year old son, four preschool age children and four infants. All adults subject to criminal background review have obtained criminal record clearance . The licensee stated that the facility operates from Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM . LPA toured the facility inside and out to conduct a Health and Safety inspection. This three story home was clean and orderly, with (centralized) heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort. The off-limits will be made inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors and visual supervision. There's a gate at the top of the stairs on the second level of the home to prevent children five years or younger access to the upper and lower floors. LPA checked the cabinets in the on limit areas which includes the living and dining room, bathrooms, 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\342\200\231s inspection. On- Limit areas are the: Living and dining room, patio, bathroom on second level, bedroom and bathroom downstairs, and kitchen Off- Limit areas are the: Entire third level of home, kitchen pantry, and garage LPA tested the dual smoke and carbon monoxide detector in the hallway and found it to be functioning properly. The facility has a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher which meets standards established by the State Fire Marshal in the kitchen, pull down fire alarm, telephone, and a first aid kit that she keeps in the hallway. See 809-C for continuance. The Isolation area of the home will be a section of the dining room area, away from other children in care. LPA asked the licensee does she transports children and the licensee stated that she does not transport children. For outdoor activities, the licensee states that she would utilizes the complex's play ground and the licensee is reminded to have 100% supervision at all times while away from the facility. The licensee will also use the garage as a walk through to bring the children to the complex playground. At 10:15 AM, LPA requested and reviewed the files of four (4) children in care and one staff file. 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 10/14/24 . The licensee's Health and Safety training is completed, and CPR and First Aid certificate is current and expires on 11/2025 . The licensee has completed mandated reporter training on 10/25/2023 . Per licensee there are no weapons of any kind in the home. The licensee is in ratio today. All required forms are posted and visible for public review. The following deficiencies were observed during today's inspection: \302\267 At 10:15 AM , LPA observed during children's file review C2, C3, and C4 did not have their Immunization Records in their file. 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 . See 809-C for continuance. 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/ . 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 Karla Rodriguez, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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 Karla Rodriguez.