Routine inspection·December 31, 2024

On 12/31/2024 at 2:00PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kareeca "Reeca" Sykes conducted an Unannounced Annual/Random Inspection at Maria Moreno Family Child Care Home. LPA met with Licensee Maria Moreno and explained the purpose of today’s inspection. LPA was granted permission to enter the home. Present in the home were the Licensee and Licensee's husband who is fingerprint cleared. The home has 14 children enrolled and there were 0 children present during today's inspection. The facility operates Monday - Friday from 6am - 6pm. LPA toured the Indoor and Outdoor spaces of the home with Licensee. It is a single floor home consisting of three (3) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, family room, living room, kitchen, garage, and backyard (with a shed and enclosed gazebo). On Limit Areas : Family Room (Main area for daycare), Living room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom, Room #1, Room #2, Bathroom #1, Bathroom #2, and Backyard (Not including the shed). Off Limit Areas : Garage (Made inaccessible to children with child proof lock) and the Shed (Made inaccessible with a lock) Isolation Area: Bedroom #2 OUTDOOR space was inspected and was observed to be maintained in safe condition and free of hazards. The yard was fenced and there were no bodies of water. LPA observed sufficient materials, toys, and play equipment for the day care children in the home. 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, jumpers or bouncers observed on the premises during today’s inspection. The home is sanitary, orderly, and safe for the day care children. There is a fireplace in the living room made inaccessible to children in care and no stairs inside the home. LPA observed a fully charged fire extinguisher and working duel smoke / carbon monoxide detector. The Licensee states that there are no pets or weapons in the home. Continued on Page 2 Page 2 LPA reviewed a current Children Roster. Last fire/disaster drill was completed 10/18/2024. All required postings were observed posted on a wall. The Licensee states that she does transport children. Licensee supplies snacks and meals to the children. Food storage area was observed to be clean. FILE REVIEW: At 3:45PM Children and Licensee files were reviewed, contained all required documents. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training expires on 05/04/2025 and certifications for CPR/First Aid expire on 07/19/2026. 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 – IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children’s, 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 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. 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. Continued on Page 3 Page 3 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, no regulatory violations were observed . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Maria Moreno. A NOTICE OF SITE VISIT WAS GIVEN AND MUST REMAIN POSTED FOR 30 DAYS