Routine inspection (3-year)·November 27, 2023

On 11/27/23 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Monica Mathur and Brindha Govindasamy conducted an Unannounced Required Inspection at Tatiana Pereira's Family Child Care Home. LPAs met with Licensee, Tatiana and explained the purpose of today\342\200\231s inspection. Present in the home were Licensee and three (3) day care children (2 infants, 1 preschool age). Facility is in compliance with required ratios today. Days/hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8am-5:30pm. Adults present in the home have Criminal Background Check Clearances. INDOOR space was inspected. It is a three level home. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment. Children were napping and later engaged in various activities under the supervision of the Licensee. LPAs observed a bottle of sleep medication, razors on the bathroom counter top and perfume, eye drops bottle in an unlocked bathroom cabinet. Children were not present in the bathroom during inspection. Licensee removed the sleep medication and razors immediately. Licensee is reminded that poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other similar items must be stored in places inaccessible to children. LPAs observed a bouncer in an on-limit bedroom (nap room across from front entrance) during inspection. LPAs observed a child napping in the Master Bedroom on Level 2. Licensee stated she added the room for use during the pandemic. LPAs reminded when an off limit area needs to be added for daycare use, she must inform CCLD office, the area can be used only after an inspection has been conducted and approved . Stairs leading to the second level were not gated at the bottom or top. LPAs conducted an inspection of the Master Bedroom and added the area for day care during today's inspection. Home is sanitary, orderly and safe. page 2 There is a screened fireplace in the living room. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher that meets State Fire Marshal standards and working smoke/carbon monoxide detectors. There is one pet cat in the home. LPA reviewed a current Children Roster, Emergency Disaster Plan LIC610A. Last fire/disaster drill was completed in July 2023. All required postings were observed posted on a wall. Licensee states she does not transport children. She provides snacks/meals and food storage area was observed to be sanitary. IN USE AREAS : Living Room, Kitchen/Dining, Master Bedroom (eff. 11/27/23), Bedroom #2 (across front door), Bathroom on 2nd level OFF LIMIT AREAS : Attached Garage (basement), Bedroom #3 (second level) OUTDOOR space was inspected. Play equipment was observed in safe condition and free of hazards. The yard was fenced. There is a hot tub in the off limit lower outdoor area, inaccessible by a locked gate. IN USE AREAS : Upper right side of backyard, Front Patio fenced area inside metal gate OFF LIMIT AREAS : Hot Tub and lower yard FILE REVIEW: Children, Licensee files were reviewed. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training is current (expires 6/2024) and CPR/First Aid is current (expires 4/2025). The supervision of children was discussed, and Licensee understands that she must be present in the home during 80% of the operating hours and ensure children are supervised at all times. If no Assistant is present at a Large Family Child Care Home, then the licensee shall comply with the capacity requirements for a Small Family Child Care Home. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, 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. page 3 On 11/27/23 the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. 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. LPA discussed the Safe Sleep regulations with Licensee and 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/ . page 4 Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-carelicensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. 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 In the areas that were evaluated, regulatory violations were observed . Citations are issued on 809-D pages of this report. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Tatiana Pereira. During the exit interview, the Licensee 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 to Licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days.