Routine inspection·April 10, 2023

On April 10, 2023, at 3:00PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Luigi Gargaro, conducted an unannounced annual required inspection and met with the licensee, Jessica Castaneda-Aguirre. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. No children and just the licensee were present in the facility during this inspection as the children the licensee primarily cares for were out due to spring break. Though no children were present today, the provider allowed analyst in the home to conduct the inspection visit. This facility is a one 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 kitchen, the dining area, the living room, the family room, the day care room, the play room (the third bedroom) and the day care bathroom. The primary day care areas are the living room and play room but the other rooms were inspected and safely child proofed and may be used at the licensee's discretion. Off limits areas are the first (by the day care play area), the second and master bedroom with the inclusive master bath. They are made inaccessible to day care children through the use of door locks. 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. All pools, spas, hot tubs, fish ponds, or similar bodies of water are made inaccessible to children by covering or fencing as required by regulation as since last inspection licensee has had in an ground pool installed in her backyard. The pool is made inaccessible to children by secured mesh fencing that meets required regulations. 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 expired on November 2022. Licensee has required immunizations. Licensee last completed Mandated Reporter Training in 2020. Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented in 2021. There is 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. The provider physically checks on sleeping infants every 15 minutes. An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] is maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age. The provider places infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping. 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 . Four type B violations California Code of Regulations, (Title 22, Division 12 & Chapter 3), are being cited on the attached LIC 809-D. An exit interview was conducted with the licensee, Jessica Castaneda-Aguirre. 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.