Routine inspection·February 17, 2022

On 2/17/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Theresa Marquez conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Licensee, Crystal Buitron. Assistant, Alesis Sims was also present. A tour of the home was conducted, and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed, and Licensee confirmed the first floor of the home minus the garage and the laundry room are used for providing care and are accessible to day care children. The entire second floor is off-limits and are made inaccessible by use of spinner knobs and safety gates. Medications and other hazardous items were inaccessible to children. LPA did not observe any poisons in the home. The fireplace located in the living room was made inaccessible to children by a glassed screen door and will not be used during day care hours. The fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector met Community Care Licensing (CCL) regulations. Heating/cooling and ventilation was sufficient for safety and comfort. Stairs barricaded when children under five years of age present. Safe toys and play equipment were observed. Adequate supervision was being provided during this inspection. Staff-child ratios were maintained. 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. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times. Licensee has pets that are accessible to children. Licensee is aware of child safety around pets and accepts responsibility for any action taken by pets. There were no firearms on the premises. Swimming pool was fenced per regulation with a gate that is self-latching, self-closing, and opens away from the swimming pool. No windows or doors have direct access to the swimming pool area. Continued on LIC809-C A sample of children\342\200\231s records contained all emergency information specified by regulation. A review of records indicated Licensee has proof of required immunization; Pertussis/Measles and a written declaration declining flu shot. Licensee's pediatric CPR and First Aid expires on 8/2/2022. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Crystal Buitron was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. 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. LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms, and Regulations. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations no deficiencies were observed today. 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 . An exit interview was conducted and report was reviewed with the Crystal Buitron. A copy of Appeal Rights and the Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.