Routine inspection·June 26, 2025

On 06/26/2025 at 10:20 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Oscar Picazo conducted an unannounced Annual/Random inspection and met with Licensee, Rita Estrada. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee.\302\240The purpose of the inspection is to ensure the home is in compliance with the standards established in CCR, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, for Family Child Care Homes. The tour was led by the Licensee. There were 3 day care children present at the time of this inspection none of which were infants. Additionally, there were two (2) non-resident adults present during the inspection; Juana Flores who is a permit teacher with the RCOE Migrant Head Start program and was providing instruction and technical assistance to the children, and Marcela Mungarro, who is an ABA Speech Therapist with HCA and was providing speech therapy to a day care child. Licensee led and accompanied LPA throughout the inspection of the inside and outside of this single story 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. The following areas used for childcare are: living room, dining room, kitchen, daycare room, daycare bathroom #3, and backyard. Off limits areas are master bedroom #1 which includes bathroom #1, bedrooms #2, #3, bathroom #2, and the garage. These areas are made inaccessible through use of door knob covers and door lock. Hours of operation are: Monday-Friday from 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM. There are no swimming pools or bodies of water on the premises. The fireplace in the family room is screened. The fire extinguisher is rated 3-A:40-B:C and is mounted on the wall in the day care room, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors met requirements, were tested and are operational. Poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds and other hazardous items are locked and made inaccessible. The home has a fully fenced east side and backyard that is used for outdoor play and activity. Licensee stated she and her assistant provide direct supervision at all times when children are conducting any outside activities. Licensee has an ample amount of children's toys, age appropriate play structure, outdoor play equipment, books, and non-toxic child safe arts & crafts materials available. See LIC 809C Continuation... The licensee has a working cell phone. Licensee stated there are 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 record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter AB1207 training expires 05/2027. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expire in 01/2027. The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 05/20/2025. Licensee owns the property and maintains documentation of proof of control of property for review by the Department on hand. LPA viewed the current mortgage statement. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was reviewed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . 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) or (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 was advised if there is to be an infant in care, there must be 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. Licensee physically checks on sleeping infants up to 24 months of age every 15 minutes. An Individual Infant Sleeping Plan [LIC 9227 (3/20)] is maintained for each infant up to 12 months of age. Licensee states shel places infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed 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. See LIC 809C Continuation... 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. 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 information regarding SIDS, Lead exposure and Shaken Baby Syndrome. On this date, 06/26/2025, the California Attorney General - Megan\342\200\231s Law website (meganslaw.ca.gov) was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. A copy of this report and notice of site visit (LIC9213) was provided to the Licensee and was advised it must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. No violations were cited during this inspection. Exit interview was conducted and copy of this report was reviewed and provided to licensee, Rita Estrada. Licensee stated she understood.