Routine inspection·April 3, 2023

On 4/3/2023, at 2:25pm, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Vicky Williamson conducted an unannounced annual required inspection. LPA met with Licensee Laura Gonzalez and licensee's son Alfredo Avila who aided as a translator due to licensee's primary language is Spanish. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the licensee. There were three (3) children, two of whom are 2 years of age and one 4 years of age. Facility operates Monday through Friday, 6:00am - 5:00pm The indoor and outdoor areas were toured and inspected. This two story, 3 bedrooms, 3-bathroom home was inspected. The following areas are used for day-care: living room, kitchen, bathroom 1, west playground, dining room, family room, patio, daycare room, bathroom 2, side porch patio. Off limits areas include: pool, bedroom 1, bedroom 2, entire upstairs (1 bedroom, 1 bathroom). They are made inaccessible to day care children through the use of safety gates and doorknob covers. There is an in ground pool located in the backyard, a five feet high fence encloses the body of water, the fence does not obscure the pool from view. The gates swing away from the pool. LPA obtained photos of the body of water. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector meet requirements. Cleaning compounds, detergents, and medications were inaccessible to children during the inspection. Licensee stated that there are no firearms or weapons in the home. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 2/13/2023. 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 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. First Aid and CPR certifications for licensee is valid and expires on 1/20/25. Licensee has the required immunization records on file. Mandated Reporter training for licensee was available for review during time of inspection. LPA informed licensee to ensure the mandated reporter training is completed once every two years. LPA observed the required documents posted. A sample of children\342\200\231s files were reviewed and determined to be complete. 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 . Licensee stated that she is currently not providing care to infants. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage a 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 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 . LPA informed licensee where to sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINs through our website. Please go to www.cdss.ca.gov . In addition, for general questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. No deficiencies cited during today's inspection. An interview was conducted with Licensee, Laura Gonzalez and Alfredo Avila, a copy of this report along with Appeal Rights and Notice of Site Visit were provided. A Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) was given and must remain posted for 30 days from today\342\200\231s date. LPA observed Notice of Site Visit posted to bulletin board in dining room. LPA and licensee discussed large family child care home ratios. The maximum capacity for a large family child care home: 12 children (with a qualified assistant), and no more than 4 infants (infants mean any children under 24 months), or 14 children (with a qualified assistant and landlord consent), and no more than 3 infants with 1 child in kindergarten or elementary school and 1 child at least age 6 including children under age 10 who live in the licensee's home; property owner/landlord consent is required when caring for more than 12 and up to 14 children. 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 .