Routine inspection (3-year)·January 19, 2024

On 01/19/2024 at 12:50pm Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Janai McClain and Indira Loza arrived at the facility for an unannounced required inspection. LPAs met with the licensee Jennifer Ruiz-Argueta. Present during the inspection were licensees husband, father, 3 infants, and 7 preschoolers in care. LPAs toured the areas of the home that are used for children in care, with the licensee, to conduct a health and safety inspection. The operating hours are Monday through Friday 7am to 6pm. The home is a single story home which is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. The home consists of the living room, kitchen, dining room, garage, 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms. The OFF LIMIT areas include the bathroom in the master bedroom and the garage, which will be made inaccessible by closed and/or locked doors. The ON LIMIT areas include the living room, kitchen/dining room, all three bedrooms, the hallway bathroom, and the backyard. The ISOLATION AREA will be the bedroom to the left of the hallway. The outdoor play area is the fenced backyard, which is free from defects or dangerous conditions. There is an ample supply of age appropriate furniture, equipment, toys and activities that are safe and appear to be in good repair. LPAs did not observe any hazardous items, toxins or medications accessible to children today. Per licensee there are no firearms in the home. The home has a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher, combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector, and telephone. The licensee's CPR/First Aid certificates are current and expire on 04/2024. The licensee completed the required mandated reporter training on 10/10/2023. The last fire/disaster drill is documented as being conducted on 09/04/23. LPAs verified that all required postings are visible. **********************************Report Continues on LIC 809-C******************************* Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. The Licensee is currently providing IMS to the children in care. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02. When any IMS is 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: 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, 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 on 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 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. LPA provided the Licensee with the Infant Safe Sleep Regulations. 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/inspection-process . **********************************Report Continues on LIC809-C******************************** During the Exit Interview, Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs completed the RSO profile in FAS. There was 1 Type B deficiency cited during today's visit. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Jennifer Ruiz-Argueta. Report and Appeal Rights were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.