Routine inspection·February 9, 2023

On 2/9/23, at 11:10 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Vicky Williamson conducted an unannounced annual required inspection. LPA met with Licensee Claudia Gomez and assistant Anahie Gomez 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 one (1) child in care (age 2 years) during the time of inspection. The indoor and outdoor areas were toured and inspected. The following areas are used for childcare: family room, bathroom #3 and fully fenced backyard. The following areas are off limits: all three (3) bedrooms, bathroom #1 and #2, kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry room and front yard. They are made inaccessible through a doorknob cover and locks. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector meet requirements. Cleaning compounds, detergents, and medications were inaccessible to children during the inspection. No bodies of water were observed on the premises. Licensee confirmed there are no bodies of water on the premises. Licensee stated there are no firearms or 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 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 and assistant are valid and expire on 2/2024. Licensee and assistant have the required immunization records on file. Mandated Reporter training is on file for licensee (dated 6/22/21) and assistant (dated 2/2/22). 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 does not provide 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 in order to sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINs through our website. Please go to www.cdss.ca.gov . In addition, for general questions or questions regarding licensing requirements contact the Child Care Licensing Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. No deficiencies were issued during today\342\200\231s inspection. Exit interview conducted with Licensee, Claudia Gomez and assistant Anahie Gomez. A Notice of Site Visit (LIC9213) 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 family room. 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 .