Routine inspection·August 3, 2021

On August 3, 2021 , at 10:10 a.m. , Licensing Program Analyst's (LPA's), Gloria Gonzalez and Claudia Amador conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and met with the Licensee, Dalila Garcia .  LPA's disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. Seven (7) children and Three (3) staff were present in the facility during this inspection.  This facility is a two story, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom house . Licensee accompanied LPA's inside and out of the facility during this inspection. The following areas used for child care are: kitchen, dining room, living room, family room, bathroom 1 .  Off limits areas are bedroom 1, garage, all upstairs, (bedrooms 2, 3, 4, bathroom 2, 3), backyard, and are inaccessible through use of door locks . The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements.  Hazardous items were made inaccessible to children during the inspection.  The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available.  The home has a fenced backyard not available for outdoor activities. If weather permits, Licensee shall take the children to the nearby park. Licensee shall supervise children during outside activities at all times.  The upstairs is not used and is gated off at the bottom of the stairway and the applicant understands the gate must be in place when children under five years are present during day care hours. Pool is made inaccessible to children by fencing as required by regulation. 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.  Licensee’s First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 06/23. Licensee has required immunizations.  Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on 6/14/21 .  Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed.  The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 5/11/21. There is one 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 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. 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’s 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 information regarding Safe Sleep Regulation Section 102425, SIDS, Lead exposure and Shaken Baby Syndrome.  LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov . LPA's 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. Incidental Medical services (IMS) policy was discussed.  Licensee states IMS services are not being provided at this time. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual – 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 . No deficiencies cited. An exit interview was conducted with the licensee.  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 (LIC9213) and observed it being posted at the facility.