Routine inspection·December 8, 2022

On 12/08/2022, at 10:55 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Amador conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Licensee Gabriela Guerrero. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection. The LPA and Licensee assistant toured the facility. This facility is one story, three-bedroom, three-bathroom house. The following areas are used for childcare: living room, dining room, daycare room, and daycare bathroom #1. Off-limits areas include the kitchen, gym area, bedrooms and bathrooms #2 and #3, which are made inaccessible through baby gates, locks, and doorknob covers. The fireplace located in the living room is screened, electrical and non operational. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday, 5:00 am to 8:00 pm. There were four (4) preschool children present during the inspection, and one (1) assistant. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met the requirements. Hazardous items were inaccessible to children in care. LPA informed licensee poisons should be placed in a storage area and locked. LPA did not observe any poisons during the inspection. The storage area for poisons is locked. LPA observed toys and materials available for children's use. The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. LPA informed the Licensee to ensure children are supervised at all times during outdoor activities. The Licensee stated there are no bodies of water, and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during the inspection. The Licensee said there were no firearms, other weapons, or ammunition 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 records and child abuse clearances or exemptions. LPA reviewed children's files. The children's files reviewed were complete and met regulations. The 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 the 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. Licensee's Mandated Reporter AB1207 training expires 05/2024. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expire on 04/2024. Property Owner/Landlord Consent form LIC9149 is on file, signed by the landlord, and approves Licensee to care for fourteen (14) children. Per the file review, the Licensee has required immunizations. The facility roster is maintained. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 11/07/2022. Required documents are posted. There is one play yard for each infant who cannot climb out of the crib or play yard. The Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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 the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPA discussed safe sleep regulations with Licensee and 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 the 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 registering all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. 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. LIC 624 reviewed. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters, and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed-related information about licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. LPA reviewed with Licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records To Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children's forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. 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/inspection-process. No deficiencies issued during today's inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Gabriela Guerrero. A copy of this report, along with Appeal Rights (LIC9058 03/22), were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA observed that the notice of site visit was posted during the inspection. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.