Routine inspection·August 14, 2024

On 8/14/2024 at 9:15am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Morgan Pringle met with Licensee Lindan Jimenez for an unannounced annual/random inspection. Present during the inspection was the Licensee, her adult sister, who serves as her helper, four (4) infants, and six (6) preschool age children. Licensees husband and adult daughter was present in the home in off-limit areas as well. Licensee lives in the home with her husband, their adult son and adult daughter. Licensee stated that both of her adult children will be moving out within the next three (3) months. Licensee\342\200\231s home was toured for a health and safety inspection. The facility operates from 7:00am \342\200\223 5:30pm, Monday \342\200\223 Friday. ON LIMITS AREA : Family Room (next to kitchen), Downstairs Bedroom (used for napping infants), Downstairs Bathroom and Front portion of Backyard OFF LIMITS AREA: Entire 2 nd Floor, Living Room (next to front door), Kitchen, Dining Area, Downstairs Laundry Room, Garage and Left and Right Side of the Backyard ISOLATION AREA : Downstairs Bedroom The facility is a two-story home rented by the Licensee. The inside of the home was observed to be neat, clean, with ample age-appropriate materials for the children\342\200\231s learning and play. All toxins, cleaning products, and hazardous materials were observed to be in inaccessible areas. Licensee provides all food for the children which was observed to be properly maintained and stored. All food that may be brought from the children\342\200\231s home will be properly labeled and stored. All off limit areas in the home are made inaccessible with locks, gates, and closed doors. Licensee stated she does not transport children, there are no firearms, and there is one (1) dog and one (1) cat in the home. Page 1 of 4 There is one (1) fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher in the family room on the counter next to the fire alarm. There is one (1) working smoke detector in the family room, and inside the downstairs bedroom. There is one (1) working carbon monoxide detector in the walkway between the downstairs bedroom and bathroom. The staircase is gated off making the second floor and the staircase inaccessible to the children in care. The home is equipped with central heat and air for proper ventilation. The fireplace in the family room is gated and blocked with materials making it inaccessible to the children in care. Licensee uses a child sized table and chairs for mealtimes. LPA observed three (3) play yards and child sized mats in the downstairs bedroom for napping. All children\342\200\231s napping materials were observed to be properly maintained and stored. The backyard is fully fenced with ample age-appropriate materials for the children in care. The left and right sides of the backyard have been made off-limits and is gated off. There is an enclosed jacuzzi in the gated off-limit area of the right side of the backyard. The jacuzzi is broken, disconnected, empty, and has a cover with the appropriate locks. The enclosure is now used for storage. LPA did not observe any other harmful bodies of water in or around the home. The facility is operating within its licensed capacity and is in ratio. Licensee\342\200\231s Health and Safety training has been completed and EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid training is complete and expires 4/23/2025. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter training is complete and expires 4/18/2026. LPA obtained the fire/disaster drill log. Fire/disaster drills have been conducted and recorded within the last six (6) months with the last drill logged 6/6/2024. All adults living and working in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance. All required forms are posted on the wall in the family room. LPA obtained a sample of the children\342\200\231s files, helpers file, and facility files. All files were complete. No deficiencies cited during LPAs inspection. Page 2 of 4 Licensee was reminded that California law requires Licensees to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to children in care, to the child's authorized representatives, and to Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) within 24 hours by phone. Within seven (7) days of the incident, Licensees must submit the Unusual Incident/Injury form (LIC 624B) to CCLD. Licensee was reminded that any structural changes or additions to the home must be reported to CCLD. Children\342\200\231s Roster must be properly maintained, and fire/disaster drills must be conducted every six (6) months and documented. EMSA approved Pediatric CPR & First Aid training must be completed every two (2) years. Mandated Reporter Training ("Child Care Providers") is required for all staff and is to be renewed every two (2) years by visiting mandatedreporterca.com/ . LPA informed Licensee that all forms can be downloaded at www.ccld.ca.gov . 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/ . 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. 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, Licensee Lindan Jimenez, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Page 3 of 4 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. 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-care-licensing/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 . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Lindan Jimenez. Page 4 of 4