Routine inspection (3-year)·February 5, 2025

On 2/5/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brandon Tate conducted a Required 3-year inspection. Upon arrival, LPA Tate was met by Licensee Isabel Sanchez. LPA Tate explained the reason for today\342\200\231s visit. The licensed facility was inspected inside and outside. Guardian background clearances were verified and discussed with licensee. Record review showed a current fire clearance. A census was taken of zero children present during today\342\200\231s inspection. Licensee stated she has just returned to active status and has not had any children enrolled for approximately 2 years. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 0500 to 1700 hours. LPA Tate inspected the licensed facility\342\200\231s indoor activity space and upon record review of the facility sketch, it was known that the back yard, day care room, living room, dinning room, kitchen and bathroom are accessible to children. Licensee stated that she would like to change the accessible areas of children to the living room, dinning room, kitchen, and bathroom. Licensee Sanchez stated she will provide a new LIC 999A to LPA Tate to state that her backyard is now off-limits. Inaccessible areas were off limits and made inaccessible by use of doorknob spinners and locked doors. LPA Tate did not observe age-appropriate toys for children in care. Licensee Sanchez stated that she currently has all of her toys in storage and will be bringing them to her house. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights violation to children in care. The facility was not maintained to regulatory standard cleanliness and LPA Tate did observe hazards that could potentially harm children in care. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights violation to children in care. There was a functioning carbon monoxide alarm and fire extinguisher, however, the smoke alarm was not functioning due to an old battery. This poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights violation to children in care. A thorough file review was conducted on staff and children\342\200\231s files. LPA Tate reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files, and they were complete with necessary emergency contact information and all required forms were present and complete. LPA Tate conducted a file review for staff and observed all training to be current. All staff files were complete with necessary forms and signed appropriately. Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226.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 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/process . Licensee Sanchez was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, or transfer their existing clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited. (see LIC 809-D) Appeal rights were given. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Isabel Sanchez.