Routine inspection (3-year)·December 13, 2023

On 12/13/2023 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Pa Kou Vue and Paul Garcia conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee Ana Wence De Vaca. Also present was licensee\342\200\231s assistant. Licensee is Spanish Speaking and LPA Yesenia Fierro assisted with interpretation. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (559) 231-7414 Days and hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 7:00AM \342\200\223 5:30PM. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken and there were 4 infants and 2 children in care. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. This is a two-story home and stairs are gated when children under age 5 years old are present. LPA reviewed current facility sketch (LIC 999A) and Licensee confirmed that the living room, dining room, kitchen, daycare room, bathroom, and backyard are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of a baby gate and doorknob spinners. There is a built-in swimming pool in the backyard which is not fenced and made accessible. LPAs observed in accessible backyard an accessible in-ground pool and jacuzzi with no pool cover or fencing. Licensee stated her husband took the pool covering off yesterday to pour pool chemicals into the pool. LPAs informed Licensee of accessible pool and its immediate harm to the health and safety of children in care. Licensee stated she understood and will have her husband reinstall pool covering later today. Licensee stated, there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. Licensee stated there are no poisons stored on the premise. No poisons were observed during the inspection. LPA observed in accessible kitchen 2 drawers with multiple butter knives, metal kebab skewers, metal meat pounder, vegetable and fruit peeler and wine cork screws. Underneath kitchen sink LPA observed disinfecting wipes, Febreze air kitchen odor and Great Value disinfectant spray located in accessible kitchen underneath kitchen sink with NO safety latches. Detergents, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. (Continued on 809-C) There is one fireplace in the home located in the living room and is made inaccessible by a screen door and will not be in use during daycare hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. LPA observed a fleece baby blanket placed on the side railings of the crib and a 6-month-old infant on his stomach. LPA reminded Licensee to infants 12 months and younger must be placed on their backs. Licensee immediately adjusted infant and stated she understood. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there is an accessible in-ground pool and jacuzzi hazardous to children present. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were not complete with emergency information as required. Based on LPA records review, child #1 does not have LIC627, ID, 15-minute sleep logs and LIC9227, child #2 does not have LIC9227 and 15-minute sleep logs, child #3 does not have LIC613A, LIC627, LIC995A and LIC282, child #4 does not have LIC700, LIC627, LIC9150 and LIC995A, child #5 does not have LIC613, LIC9227, 15-minute sleep logs and Immunization Records and child #6 does not have LIC627. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training expired on 06/13/2023. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on 03/04/2024. Licensee last conducted fire drill 02/10/2023. Based on LPA records review, Licensee does not have Mandated Reporter Training and TB. Assistant does not have LIC9052, LIC508 and a copy of Assistant's driver's license. 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. (Continued on 809-C) LPA discussed large family childcare home single action door handle requirements per PIN 23-11-CCP. 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. This facility provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/ . 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 . (Continued on 809-C) Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee. During the exit interview, the Licensee stated 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 being cited: (see next page). Licensee was provided appeal rights. Upon receipt of a Type A violation, Licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. A copy of the Fact Sheet - Child Care Parent Notification Requirements and a copy of LIC 9224 Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports was given to Licensee. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit was provided and required to be posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.