Routine inspection (3-year)·December 11, 2023

On 12/11/23 at 9:30 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ashley Akinleye arrived at the home for an unannounced Required - 3 year inspection. LPA met with Veronica Garcia and husband and two daughters. There were 3 infants and 3 preschool children in care during the inspection. This family childcare home operates Monday - Friday 5:30am-6:00pm. LPA toured the home with Veronica, to conduct a health and safety inspection. The home is a single story home, and consists of 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, and outdoor area. LPA observed that the home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort of children in care. The on-limit areas include one backroom, bathroom and outdoor area. The off-limit areas include 3 bedrooms, kitchen, living room and dining room. These areas are made inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors, gates, and visual supervision. LPA observed locks on lower cabinets to prevent access by children. The backroom at a separate table is used for isolation of sick children, away from other children in care. The side yard is used for outdoor play and the yard is fully fenced. LPA did not observe any hazards or dangerous conditions in the yard. LPA observed an ample supply of age-appropriate toys, equipment and activities available for children both indoors and outdoors and observed that they are in good condition. LPA did not observe any bodies of water, toxins, medications or hazardous items that would be accessible to children. The licensees stated that there are are firearms on the premises, which is stored in an off limits area and within statutory regulations. The home is equipped with fully charged 3A40BC fire extinguisher, a working carbon monoxide detector, working smoke detector, working telephone, and first aid kits and supplies. The licensee have proof of current CPR/First aid certificates, which expire on 9/7/25. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 3/7/23. Licensee was reminded that fire drills and earthquake drills must be completed every 6 months per regulation. LPA observed all of the required forms posted. LPA reviewed children's files, staff files and obtained a copy of the current roster. 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 . Licensee Veronica Garcia 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 Veronica Garcia and discussed 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 Veronica Garcia 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. LPA reminded the licensees that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items are not allowed in family childcare homes. LPA provided the main office number for the Oakland Regional Child Care office (510) 622-2602 for the licensees to call and report injuries or unusual incidents and reviewed the form to follow up in writing within 7 days of the injury/unusual incident. The licensees were encouraged to periodically review regulations, guidelines and Provider Information Notices (PINs) on the website www.ccld.ca.gov . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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 Veronica Garcia 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, the licensee Veronica Garcia, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. LPA reminded the licensee that the mandated reporter training is required for all staff and is to be renewed every 2 years at www.mandatedreporterca.com . Based upon observation, interviews and record review no deficiencies were cited today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Veronica Garcia.