Routine inspection·March 8, 2022

On 03/08/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Luisa Gavoutian, conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted by Licensee Maryuri Bravo who accompanied LPA on a tour of the home, inside and outside, as shown on the facility sketches (LIC 999) provided. Also present were two fingerprint-cleared live-in adult relatives and a fingerprint-cleared assistant. Present during today\342\200\231s inspection were eight children. The areas of the home that are accessible to the daycare children are the play room, nook, living room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms, hallway bathroom and fenced backyard. \342\200\234Off-limits\342\200\235 rooms are made inaccessible by child safety gate, doorknob spinners, and lever locks. No pets were observed during today's inspection. Swimming pool is fenced per regulation. The pool gate is self-latching, self-closing and opens away from the swimming pool. No windows or doors have direct access to the pool area. There are no firearms present in the home. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications and other hazardous items are inaccessible to children. Fireplace is inaccessible to children by glass screen and will not be in use during daycare hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, which was last serviced on 01/17/2022. LPA tested the smoke detector and carbon monoxide indicator, which were both in working condition. The home has adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in the home. Safe toys and play equipment were observed. LPA observed a baby jumper in the playroom and a baby walker in the outdoor play area. Licensee stated both the jumper and the walker were being used by an infant who is currently one year old but have not been in use since the infant began walking. Licensee removed the jumper and the walker during today's inspection and made them inaccessible. (Continued on LIC 809-C) Adequate supervision is being provided during this inspection, including to napping infants. This facility is following appropriate COVID-19 safety guidelines as set forth by the California Department of Public Health for child care providers. Children are supervised when outside in the play area and there are no hazards to children present. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. Fire drills are conducted and documented at least once every six months. A current roster of children is maintained. There is a working telephone and cellphone number was verified. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files, which were all complete with emergency information as required. LPA reviewed four staff records and found that Staff 1 was missing immunization records for measles and pertussis. Licensee\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR/First Aid are current expiring on 05/01/2023. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter training certificate was completed on 03/14/2021. Licensee is aware that any authorized employee of the Department may enter and inspect any place providing personal care and services at any time, with or without advanced notice. Days and hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday; 7:30 a.m. \342\200\223 5:00 p.m. LPA & Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing (CCL) website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) which provides access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, Mandated Reporter Training, Forms, and Regulations. Licensee stated she is receiving PINs and updates through email. LPA discussed infant items permitted in Family Child Care Homes and left a visual handout. LPA provided Licensee with the \342\200\234Effects of Lead Exposure\342\200\235 brochure in accordance with AB 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018. 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. (Continued on LIC 809-C) Licensee 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, 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 up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. 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 Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiency is being cited: (see next page, 809 D). Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Maryuri Bravo. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. 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 .