Routine inspection·April 8, 2022

On April 8, 2022 , at 11:30 a.m. , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Gloria Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and to inspect new day care area and new bedroom #6 and met with the Licensee, Guillermina Garduno .\302\240 LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. One (1) daycare children and no staff were present in the facility during this inspection. This facility is a one story, 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms house . Licensee accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The following new areas used for child care are: new daycare area next to living room, bathroom #4, and half of backyard outside of new daycare area.\302\240 Fire Clearance was granted and received on 3/9/22. Off limits areas are bedrooms #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7, bathrooms #1, #2, #3, half of backyard outside of bedroom #6, and are inaccessible through use of door knob covers . Hours of operation are: Monday to Friday from 6:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements.\302\240 Hazardous items were made inaccessible to children during the inspection. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available.\302\240 The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities at time of inspection.\302\240 No bodies of water observed on the premises during the inspection. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances .\302\240 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.\302\240 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. Licensee\342\200\231s First Aid and CPR certification expires on 12/2022 .\302\240 Licensee has required immunizations.\302\240 Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on 10/30/20 . Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed.\302\240 The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 1/12/22. Licensee was advised if there is to be an infant in care, there must be one crib or play yard for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. Cribs or play yards are free from all loose articles and objects. Licensee shall physically check on sleeping infants up to 24 months of age every 15 minutes. An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] shall be maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age. Licensee places infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping. 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. LPA provided and discussed the following:\302\240 Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children\342\200\231s records according to regulation, post all required forms.\302\240 Licensee was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare.\302\240 Licensee was also provided information regarding SIDS, Lead exposure and Shaken Baby Syndrome.\302\240 LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . LPA advised if there is an unusual incident to report to call Licensing within 24 hours and to follow up with an LIC624B within 7 days. In addition, for general questions, questions regarding licensing requirements call Child Care Licensing. Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. Access our updated Regulation & Forms by using our WEBSITE: http://ccld.ca.gov . LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: child care advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . 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 Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 No deficiencies cited. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided.\302\240 Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience.\302\240 If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov .\302\240 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/\342\200\214inspection-process . A copy of the report and appeal rights (LIC 9058) was provided to the applicant and notice of site visit (LIC9213) was given to Licensee and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA interpreted and explained the inspection report to licensee, licensee stated she understood. An exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Guillermina Garduno.