Routine inspection·January 19, 2023

On 1/19/2023 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Ruby Ocegueda and Denisia Jimenez, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Edith Gallegos. Also present was Staff #2 (S2) and Staff #3 (S3). Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM or other hours as arranged. LPAs toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed and Licensee confirmed that the bathroom, dining room and the playroom are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of baby gates and door knob safety covers. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication are made inaccessible. The fireplace located in the playroom and dining room are made inaccessible by a furniture and metal door and will not be in use during daycare hours. There is one fireplace in the second floor that is made inaccessible by a baby gate. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Stairs are fenced or barricaded when children under age 5 years old are present. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (559) 356-7927. LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee. There is one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Report continued 809-C Provider physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and the requirement to document any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing was discussed. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan was discussed and a copy was provided to licensee. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. 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. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and was inspected. LPA observed that there was a lawn mower, an electric saw that was unplugged on top of a shelf and a connected propane tank. The door leading to the back yard was locked from the top where the children could not reach, however on the facility sketch, the back yard was deemed as accessible. Today, staff #2 removed the lawn mower and saw to an inaccessible area of the yard. Staff #2 also disconnected the propane tank from the BBQ pit. In the play yard, there was a large canopy that was toppled over which caused it to cover the play equipment. The play yard will be deemed off limits (facility sketch was updated today). Upon the repair, removal or replacement of the broken canopy, the licensee will contact the Department to reinspect the yard for approval. Deficiency cleared today. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 1/11/2023. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 1/9/2025. A review of records indicates that 2 out of 3 staff and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles. Upon arrival, LPA\342\200\231s Ocegueda and Jimenez met with observed staff #3 who was caring for children while licensee and staff #2 were upstairs. Upon record review, it was determined that staff #3 did not have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . Report continued to 809-C 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. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page, 809 D) Licensee was provided a copy of 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 was given to licensee. An exit interview was conducted with licensee Edith Gallegos. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.