Routine inspection·November 12, 2024

On 11/12/24 at 2:00 pm Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Mario Caro and Kareeca "Reeca" Sykes conducted an Unannounced Annual Inspection at Mirtha Elizalde's Family Day Care Home. LPAs met with Licensee, Mirtha and explained the purpose of today\342\200\231s inspection. LPAs were granted permission to enter the facility. Days and hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 7 am - 5:30 pm. Present in the home were Licensee, 1 assistant, 1 fingerprint cleared adult, and 5 day care children (4 infants, 1 preschool age). LPA toured all ON-LIMIT areas of the home. On Limit Areas : Florida Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Dining area, Bathroom in Hallway Off Limit Areas : All 3 bedrooms, Office, Garage, Living room, Master bathroom LPA's observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children in the home. Children were engaged in various activities under the supervision of the Licensee and Helper All detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items are inaccessible to children. Furniture and equipment, such as cribs, mats, feeding chairs, and tables were age appropriate and in good condition. There were no baby walkers, exersaucers, jumpers or bouncers observed on the premises during today\342\200\231s inspection. The home is sanitary, orderly, and safe for the day care children. LPA's did not observe any wall heaters in the home. There is a screened fireplace in family room. No stairs inside the home. The Licensee has a working telephone in the home. LPAs observed a fully charged 3A-40-BC fire extinguisher and working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. The Licensee states that she does not have any weapons or pets in the home. LPAs reviewed a current Children Roster, There was no emergency disaster plan posted. Licensee states she has not conducted or documented fire/disaster drill for a year. Parent Rights Poster PUB394, and Facility License were observed posted on a wall. The Licensee states that she does not transport children. Continued on page 2 Page 2 OUTDOOR space was inspected. In Use Areas : Left side yard gate leads to entrance into day care. It is also kids outdoor play yard. Off Limit Areas : Pool, Spa area (gated/fenced and off limit to children) The outdoor space and play equipment were observed to be maintained in safe condition and free of hazards. The yard was fenced. FILE REVIEW: Children, Licensee files were reviewed. Helper's file is not maintained. Licensee and Helper do not have current Mandated Reporter Training. Around 3:00 pm a parent came to pick up an infant, bringing census to 3 infants, 1 preschooler, Supervision of children was discussed with the Licensee and she understands that she must be present in the home during 80% of the operating hours of the day care and ensure that the children are supervised at all times. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm 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. Page 3 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. It is noted that Licensee was provided Safe Sleep Regulation Concepts document during previous annual inspection of 12/12/19 . 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/process . In the areas that were evaluated, regulatory type B violations were cited for the following violations : Licensee and assistant don't have current mandated reporter training, no emergency disaster plan, assistant does not have immunization's in file, and emergency drill log not maintained. Citations are issued on 809-D pages of this report. LPA Mario Caro informed Licensee, Mirtha that this report dated 11/12/24 with 4 Type B citations which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is a potential risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Mirtha Elizalde.