Routine inspection·April 12, 2023

On April 12, 2023, at 9:30 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jo Ann Legaspi conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with the Licensee Fabiola Escobar. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted facility entry by the Licensee. The Licensee, a helper and seven (7) children were present during this inspection. Language Link Operators 15816, 16021 and 16061 provided Spanish language translation services. This facility is a three (3) bedroom, two (2) bathroom single floored house. Licensee accompanied LPA during this inspection. The following areas used for childcare are: hallway bathroom, living room, dining room, family room, one bedroom and the shaded and fenced backyard. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. Hazardous items were observed inaccessible to children during this inspection. The Licensee has available toys, play equipment and materials. Licensee states children play outside in the fenced and shaded backyard. Licensee was reminded that continuous supervision is to be given to children whenever engaged in outdoor activities. All pools, spas, hot tubs, fishponds, or similar bodies of water are made inaccessible to children by covering or fencing as required by regulation. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. Licensee has one (1) small dog, who is kept in an off limit area whenever children are present. Licensee\342\200\231s First Aid and CPR certifications expire in August 2024. Licensee has required immunizations. Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 08/10/2022. The facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 11/03/2022. 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. 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 reminded Licensee of the following: Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children\342\200\231s records according to regulation, post all required forms, and ensure that all adults residing or working in the home have criminal background clearances or exemptions. Licensee was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare. 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 . LPA provided Licensee with PIN 22-31-CCP, PIN 22-22-CCP and PIN 23-04-CCLD. PIN 22-31-CCP provides information about the new MyChildCarePlan.org website, a resource that can assist families in finding available childcare. This website provides a childcare search tool that connects parents to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies throughout California. PIN 22-22-CCP notifies licensed Family Child Care Home providers about the availability of the Family Child Care Home License Incentive Payment related to COVID-19 pandemic relief. PIN 23-04-CCLD states that pre-pandemic reporting requirements now apply due to the end of the COVID 19 State of Emergency. No deficiencies observed. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Fabiola Escobar. 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 .