Routine inspection·May 29, 2025

On 05/29/2025 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Yesenia Fierro and Erica Pacheco conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Assistant, Juanita Garibay. LPAs explained the reason for the visit. Also present was Staff #3 (S3). LPA Fierro confirmed the home has a working telephone service. All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home. Licensee stated days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:30am to 5:30pm. Licensee stated there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. There are pets in the home. There were 3 smalls dogs in the in facility, but were in one of the inaccessible bedrooms. Licensee understands the liability of pets around day care children and accepts responsibilities of any action taken by pets. LPAs conducted a census, during today\342\200\231s inspection there were 11 children present in the home, capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. A current facility sketch was reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the kitchen, bathroom and living room and of the bedrooms are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of door spinners. During today\342\200\231s inspection LPAs toured the home inside and outside. This is a single story home. LPAs did not observe any fireplaces or open face heaters in the home. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. LPAs observed licensee test the smoke detector and carbon monoxide. Licensee understands to test both smoke detector and carbon monoxide periodically for functionality. During today\342\200\231s inspection LPAs observed areas, surfaces, carpets, and floors accessible to the children are in operable and sanitary condition. LPAs observed the home to have age-appropriate toys, dramatic play equipment, and learning materials. LPAs did not observe any poisons during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. (continued 809-C) LPAs observed the outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. LPAs did not observe a swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises, and Licensee stated that here are no swimming pool or other bodies of water. LPAs observed age-appropriate toys, dramatic play equipment, and playground set. Licensee has a current roster of the children. An emergency fire/disaster drill has been completed and documented within the last 6 months. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 4/9/2024 Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 5/2027 A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis, and measles. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. LPAs did not observe any infants in care during inspection. Licensee sated that they are not currently caring for any infants. LPAs discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee. LPAs 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-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 child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. (continued on 809-C) During the exit interview, the assistant, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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. 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 . Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the assistant, Juanita Garibay.