Routine inspection·February 27, 2023

On February 27, 2023 at 4:15PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Luigi Gargaro, conducted an unannounced annual required inspection and met with the licensee, Tomas Valencia. Ms. Valencia is primarily Spanish speaking but her daughter Jazmin Villalpando was present today and assisted in providing translation for analyst. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. One (1) child and solely Ms. Valencia and her daughter were present in the facility during this inspection. This facility is a two floor, four bedroom, two bathroom house. Licensee accompanied LPA inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The following areas used for child care are: the dining/living room area and the bathroom both on the first floor of the home. Off limits areas are the kitchen, the laundry room, the seond floor of the home and the garage. The kithchen is made off limits with a child safety gate that is securely installed at its entrance as is the upstairs with a secured child safety gate installed at the bottom of the home staircase. The laundry room and the garage are made off limits with door locks and additionally with door knob covers when needed. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. All hazardous items were inaccessible to children. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. 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 or exemptions. Licensee\342\200\231s First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 12/20/23. Licensee has required immunizations. Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on 09/07/22. Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 01/09/23. Licensee currently has no infants in care but analyst provided her with a copy of the safe sleep regulations for her to review at a future date. LPA provided and discussed 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. Licensee was also provided handouts with information regarding upcoming Safe Sleep Regulations/SIDS, Lead exposure and Shaken Baby Syndrome. LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: child care advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. Unusual Incident Reports may be e-mailed to: SDIncidentReports@dss.ca.gov 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 . No deficiencies cited An exit interview was conducted with the licensee and her daughter. The licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 12/15) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. LPA provided notice of site visit and observed it being posted at the facility.