Routine inspection·February 25, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jyoti Saini met with Licensee Damaris Alvarez Garcia for an unannounced Annual Random Inspection. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. During this inspection, the Licensee and helper were supervising eight (8) children (7 preschoolers and 1 schoolage). The house consists of a living room, kitchen, three bedrooms ( including a master bedroom and bathroom), hallway bathroom, family room, garage, and backyard. The hours of operation are 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday - Friday. The facility has liability insurance through Markel Insurance. ON LIMIT AREAS: Family room ( main daycare area), bedroom #3-located on the right-hand side of the hallway, and bathroom #2 on the left-hand side. OFF LIMIT AREAS : Bedroom #2, master bedroom and bathroom, kitchen, living room, and garage. All off-limits areas will be inaccessible with a locked door and visual supervision. LPA inspected the house for health and safety hazards. The daycare Area is clean, orderly, and equipped with age-appropriate toys. During the inspection, LPA did not observe any body of water. The Licensee states there are no guns or weapons of any kind in the home. There is a fireplace in the daycare room, which is screened to prevent access. The Licensee conducts and documents Fire/Disaster Drills, and the log indicates a drill was conducted 11/2024. There are child-size tables and chairs for snacks and activities. Each child has separate blankets; per licensee, the parents wash the bedding weekly. There are no pets in the home. The outdoor play area is fenced and is free from defects and dangerous conditions. The backyard has two storage sheds that are being used for storage. The Licensee and helper have valid CPR and first aid. Licensee provides daily snacks and meals. LPA reviewed children\342\200\231s files. All the files are complete and up to date. see next page... During Inspection, Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. 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-and-resources/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 about Mandated Reporter training available on CCLD website. Training must be completed every 2 years. Training can be taken online at www.mandatedreporterca.com To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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 . Type A and Type B deficiencies are cited during today\342\200\231s inspection ( see LIC809-D). LICENSEE MUST POST ANY TYPE A DEFICIENCIES DURING TODAYS VISIT WITH THE NOTICE AND LICENSEE UNDERSTANDS THE NOTICE AND TYPE A DEFICIENCIES MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR THIRTY DAYS. REQUIREMENTS FOR AB 633 FACT SHEET AND A COPY OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF LICENSING REPORTS (LIC 9224) WERE DISCUSSED WITH PROVIDER. PROVIDER UNDERSTANDS THIS REQUIREMENT. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Damaris Alvarez Garcia.