Routine inspection·April 1, 2025

On 04/01/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), David Rocha and Lady Cabrera conducted an unannounced Annual Random Required Inspection and was met by Licensee Sara Posada, who is Spanish speaking. LPA Cabrera provided interpretation services. Also present was licensee\342\200\231s adult grandchildren/assistants. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Saturdays as arranged. LPAs toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. LPA reviewed current facility sketch and confirmed that confirmed that garage conversion room, which serves as the daycare room, is the only room used by the daycare children. This room also includes a restroom for use by only the daycare children. All other rooms are off-limits and are made inaccessible by use of a door lock. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises . All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. There are pets at this home. Licensee understands the responsibility of any action taken by pets involving day care children. There is one fireplace in the home located in the living room and is made inaccessible by a locked door and will not be in use during daycare hours. T here is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. This is a single level home and there are no stairs. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (559) 846-4569. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced. Licensee is making backyard inaccessible at this time due to gopher activity. Licensee will contact the Department once gopher issue has been treatment. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. LPAs reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. During record review, LPAs observed that the children's files reviewed did not have the LIC9224 in files for 04/22/2024 visit. Licensee\342\200\231s and Staff\342\200\231s 2 Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 05/2022 and are expired. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on 12/2026. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 102416.2). 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. During today\342\200\231s inspection, LPAs met Adult 3 in the facility. Licensee confirmed Adult 3 has been present and residing in the facility. Per Guardian Employee Roster and interview, Adult 3 does not have a criminal record clearance. Civil penalty is being assessed today. LPA discussed 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-andresources/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. 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 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 . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Sara Posada. During the exit interview, the Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA verified the RSO profile in FAS. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are cited on LIC809D. Licensee was provided appeal rights. LPA Cabrera informed Licensee Sara Posada that this report dated 04/01/2025 documents one Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there are immediate risks to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Cabrera informed the Licensee Sara Posada to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 04/01/2025 that documents any Type A citations to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.