Follow-up·June 20, 2024

On 06/20/2024 at 9:45a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Daniela Huerta conducted an unannounced Case Management, licensee initiated change of capacity inspection with licensee, Cesar De La Torre. LPA Huerta informed licensee that the purpose of the inspection was for the requested change of capacity. Licensee led LPA on a tour of the facility. There were six children present and one (1) assistant during the time of the inspection. Hours of operation are Monday through Sunday 5:00 a.m. \342\200\223 4:00 a.m. On 06/03/2024 a fire clearance was granted for fourteen (14) children. Licensee will use the following areas for childcare: Living room #1 (day care room), bathroom #1, bedroom #3 and backyard. Off Limit areas include: bedrooms #1-2, bathroom #2, living room #2, garage, kitchen and side yard. Off limit areas are inaccessible to children by use of safety gates, safety latches or doorknob covers. Licensee utilizes the fenced backyard for outdoor activities. LPA informed licensee to ensure children are supervised at all times during outdoor activities. Licensee stated there are no bodies of water and LPA did not observe any bodies of water during the inspection. There are sufficient age-appropriate toys, games, and play equipment available. The home was clean and orderly during inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medicines are inaccessible to children in care and poisons are to be locked away. The fire extinguisher is rated 3A:10B:C and located in the living room, smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detectors meet requirements and are operational. There is a working phone in the home. Licensee stated there are no firearms, other weapons, or ammunition on the property. Licensee maintains documentation of proof of control of property for review by the Department. Property Owner/Landlord Consent form LIC9149 is on file, signed by landlord and approves licensee to care for fourteen (14) children. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter AB1207 training will expire 03/07/2025. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications expire on 03/2025. Immunization records per SB792 were reviewed and met regulations. Required documents are posted. All adults living or working in the home have been fingerprint cleared and associated. Facility roster was available and updated. Children\342\200\231s files were reviewed and were complete. The last fire and disaster drill were conducted and documented on 05/17/2024. There is one crib or play yards available for each infant who is unable to climb out of the crib or play yard. Infant children\342\200\231s files contained LIC9227 Individual Sleeping Plan and Safe Sleep Log. LPA reviewed the following with licensee: reporting requirements, transportation guidelines, and licensing requirements. Licensee was also reminded the following items are prohibited during day care operating hours (walkers, exersaucers, jumpers and bouncy seats). Corporal punishment and smoking are not allowed in the day care. 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. 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. 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. On this date, 06/20/2024, 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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 LPA reviewed with applicant the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep in Your Family Child Care Homes, children\342\200\231s forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. To receive important licensed-related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. San Diego Regional Office Duty Line was provided: (619) 767-2248. The maximum capacity for a Large Family Child Care home: 12 children (with a qualified assistant) with no more than 4 infants; or (with landlord consent) 14 children (with a qualified assistant) with no more than 3 infants, 1 child enrolled in kindergarten or elementary school and 1 child at least age 6 including children under age 10 who live in the licensee's home. When there is no qualified assistant, 14 years of age or present, the capacity reverts to the requirements for a Small Family Child Care. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee, Cesar De La Torre. A copy of this report, along with Appeal Rights (LIC9058), were provided. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. LPA observed that the notice of site visit was posted during the inspection. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.