Routine inspection·June 11, 2024

On 6/11/24, at 1:00PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brittany Crass arrived at the home for an unannounced Required/Random inspection. LPA met with licensee Patricia Lima. There were 11 preschool aged children and 1 school aged child in care during the inspection. Also present for the inspection were two fingerprint cleared assistants. This family childcare home operates Monday - Friday 7:45AM-5:30PM. LPA verified that the licensee's phone number and email address on file are correct. LPA toured the home with the licensee, to conduct a health and safety inspection. The home is a single story home, and consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, and a kitchen. There is also a fully fenced in backyard. LPA observed that the home has heating and ventilation for the safety and comfort of children in care. The on-limit areas include the kitchen, living room, two bedrooms across from the living room, and the bathroom next to the kitchen. The on-limit areas of the backyard include the driveway area which is used for outdoor play, and a second section of the backyard which is separately fenced off and includes a sandbox. The off-limit areas of the home include the bedroom right next to the living room, the bathroom down the end of the hallway, the garage, and a separately fenced off area of the backyard used for animals. The home has 2 rabbits and 2 dogs in this off-limit area of the backyard. These areas are made inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors, gates, and visual supervision. One of the bedrooms is used for isolation of sick children, away from other children in care. LPA observed an ample supply of age-appropriate toys, equipment and activities available for children both indoors and outdoors. The licensee stated that there are no firearms on the premises. (Report continued, See 809-C). 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. 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 . 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. 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 . There were no deficiencies cited at this time. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Appeal rights provided and discussed. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Patricia Lima.