Routine inspection·May 22, 2023

On May 22, 2023, at 12:30 PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jo Ann Legaspi conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with the Licensee Rosa Flores. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted facility entry by the Licensee. The Licensee, her spouse and the helper were in in the facility during this inspection. Six (6) children were present in the facility, but during LPA\342\200\231s visit one (1) child left. This facility is a two (2) story, four (4) bedroom, four and a half (4 \302\275) bathroom house. Licensee accompanied LPA during this inspection. The following areas used for childcare are: family room, dining room, downstairs bathroom, and the fenced and shaded backyard. The off limit areas are the top floor, living room , laundry room and garage. Door locks are on the doors to the laundry room and garage. Stairs to the top floor are barricaded with child safety gates. Access into the living room from the childcare room is barred with child safety gates. 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 in the fenced and shaded backyard. Licensee was reminded that continuous supervision is to be given to children whenever engaged in outdoor activities. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. Licensee\342\200\231s First Aid and CPR certifications expire in July 2024. Licensee has required immunizations. Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 08/04/2021. The facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented. 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 provided Licensee with Provider Information Notice (PIN) 20-24-CCP, a blank LIC 9227 \342\200\234Individual Infant Sleeping Plan\342\200\235 form and two (2) examples of safe sleep logs. 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 Provider Information Notices (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 Rosa Flores. 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 .