Facility-requested visit·July 27, 2023

On 07/27/2023 at 8:55 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christina Watts conducted an unannounced Case Management Inspection– Licensee Initiated for Bianca Castillo-Hernandez's small family child care home. LPA met with licensee and guided analyst on a tour of the facility. During today's inspection, there were 2 children in care (1 infant and 1 preschool aged child) and 6 children enrolled. Also present during the inspection was licensee's minor children ages 2, 9 and 11 years old and licensee's sister who is an aide. Family members residing in the home are licensee, licensee husband and licensee's in law. Licensee and all adults in the home have Criminal Record Clearance. Facility hours of operations are Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Licensee completed her Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires 11/2024 and Mandated Reporter certificate which expires 06/2025. Licensee has documentation maintained for Measles, Pertussis Immunization's, Influenza Opt-Out statement for the current flu season. There is a working telephone in the home. Fire clearance request was approved 06/22/2023 by Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. This is a one story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry room, attached garage, backyard with deflated jump house, mounted swing and tramopline. The children on limits areas: Living room, family room, kitchen, dining room, hallway bathroom, bedroom 1, bedroom 2, backyard. Areas off limits include: Master bedroom and bathroom, bedroom 3, laundry room and attached garage. The LPA toured all areas used by children during this visit. Per licensee, there are no weapons or firearms in the home. Licensee has an up to code 3A40BC fire extinguisher and working smoke/carbon monoxide detector on the premises. LPA observed a screened fireplace in the family room that has been made inaccessible to children in care. Medicines, cleaning products, sharp objects are stored inaccessible to children. LPA reminded licensee that smoking, baby walkers, bouncers, jumpers and similar items are not allowed in family child care homes. There are no stairs in the home. *PAGE 2* OUTDOOR SPACE : LPA inspected the backyard and observed a fully fenced and safe backyard for children in care. LPA observed an swing as well as age appropriate toys for children to play with. LPA reminded licensee that swing has to be mounted before children can use the swing. LPA observed an deflated jump house in the backyard. Licensee stated she no longer wants to use the jump house for children in care. Licensee stated she will remove the jump house from the backyard. LPA also observed a trampoline in the backyard. LPA informed licensee that trampoline must be mounted and that 100% supervision is required for the trampoline. Facility does provide transportation for children, but understands that children cannot be left alone, unattended in parked vehicles. LPA reminded licensee when outside of facility, 100% supervision of children in care is required. LPA discussed and reminded Applicant day care needs to be operated within the limitations and capacity of a Large Family Child Care Home with regards to ratios and that Licensee has to be present in the day care for 80% of the operation hours. All documents have been reviewed for the increase of capacity application. The Licensee was reminded that an assistant is needed with a large family child care home license, and whenever an assistant is not present, the licensee will comply with the capacity requirements for a small family child care home. Facility received a 2 Type A citations on 06/28/2023 for Personal Rights violation. Licensee was reminded lchildren are not allowed in any off limit areas. LPA informed licensee if she would like to change an off limit area into an on limit area for children, licensee must contact licensing and licensing will conduct an inspection. Licensee was also reminded to avoid situations that could potentially violate children's personal rights. LPA reviewed children's files and LPA did observed LIC 9224 - Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report in children's file. For licensing updates, email childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov and ask to be added to the email list. As of 07/27/2023, Change of Capacity application is pending and is subject to manager's approval. During today's inspection, there were no violation observed. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Bianca Castillo-Hernandez. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 consecutive days.