Routine inspection·September 9, 2021

On September 9, 2021 , at 3:30 p.m. , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Gloria Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met with Rosela Quinones and Licensee, Leticia Cruz arrived on or about 4:10.\302\240 LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by staff, Aracely Camarena which arrived on or about 3:38 pm. Seventeen (17) children (4 of which were infants) and one (1) staff were present at the beginning of the inspection and one (1) staff and licensee arrived at a later time at the facility during this inspection. This two story, four bedroom, 3 bath home was toured and inspected. The hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 2:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements.\302\240 Hazardous items were made inaccessible to children during the inspection.\302\240The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available.\302\240The home has a fenced backyard available for outdoor activities. The upstairs is off limits (there were four daycare children upstairs, and Licensee states one of which was one of her sons and the upstairs 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. The pool, is not made inaccessible to children, the pool has a fence that surrounds the pool. The pool has two gates one of the gates self-latches, self closes and the other does not self-latch and does not self-close as required by regulation and does not meet Title 22 requirements.\302\240Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. A review of staff records on this date indicates that not all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have not received criminal record and child abuse clearances.\302\240Adult #1 does not have a criminal background clearance, immunizations, First Aid and CPR, and TB clearance. Licensee\342\200\231s First Aid and CPR certifications expire on 8/2022 .\302\240 Licensee has required immunizations.\302\240 Licensee completed Mandated Reporter Training on 8/26/20 .\302\240 Facility roster is maintained and was reviewed.\302\240 The last fire and disaster drills were conducted and documented on 5/25/21. 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. 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 places infants up to 12 months of age on their backs for sleeping. LPA provided and discussed the following:\302\240 Report suspected child abuse and neglect, maintain children\342\200\231s 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.\302\240 Licensee was reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, exersaucers, bouncy seats, walkers, and jumpers and/or similar equipment are not allowed in daycare.\302\240 Licensee was also provided information regarding Safe Sleep Regulation Section 102425, SIDS, Lead exposure and Shaken Baby Syndrome.\302\240 LPA and Licensee discussed California Megan's Law and LPA provided: www.meganslaw.ca.gov .\302\240 LPA advised if there is an unusual incident to report to call Licensing and to follow up with an LIC624B within 7 days. Duty Line at (619) 767-2248. Access our updated Regulation & Forms by using our WEBSITE: http://ccld.ca.gov LPA discussed and provided Licensee with the following: child care advocates email address: childcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov . In addition, for general questions, questions regarding licensing requirements, or Unusual Incident Reports LIC 624B, contact the Child Care Licensing: Incidental Medical services (IMS) policy was discussed.\302\240 Licensee states IMS services are not being provided at this time. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual \342\200\223 Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417.\302\240 When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department.\302\240 The following information regarding ADA was provided:\302\240 US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication:\302\240 Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . Deficiencies are being cited based on LPA observations and records review in accordance with the California Code of regulations, Title 22 and Health and Safety Codes violations regarding the Licensee had an unfingerprinted adult in the facility, the pool gate does not self-close and is not self-latching, LPA observed facility out of ratio, Adult #1 was alone with 17 children, LPA observed daycare children in off limit area, Adult #1 does not have First Aid and CPR, Immunizations, and TB clearance, see LIC809D.\302\240 Plans of Corrections were reviewed and developed with the Licensee. Civil Penalty was assessed in the amount of $1500, see LIC421's. Upon Receipt, licensee shall post and provide copies of this licensing report to parents/guardians of children in care at the facility and to parents/guardians of children newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months. An exit interview was conducted with the licensee.\302\240 The licensee was provided a copy of their appeal rights (LIC 9058 12/15) and a copy of the Acknoledgment of Recieipt of Licensing Forms, (LIC 9224) and their signature on this form acknowledges receipt of these rights. LPA provided notice of site visit and observed it being posted at the facility. An exit interview was conducted with the licensee.