Routine inspection·January 22, 2025

On 1/22/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Crystal Ali conducted an unannounced annual random inspection. The LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry by the Licensee. The Licensee guided the LPA on a tour of the home. Upon entry to the facility, the LPA observe 2 children, 2 infants and licensee providing care and supervision. Licensee's facility child roster is current. There are no IMS children. The operational childcare hours are Monday through Saturday from 6am-6pm. Licensee has submitted application for capacity increase. Staffing Ration and Capacity: This is a one-story family home. There is a living room (daycare area), dining room (daycare area), kitchen (daycare area), one bathroom (daycare area), and backyard and front yard (daycare area). The off-limits areas are the four bedrooms, one bathroom in master bedroom, laundry room, and garage. Parent board posted on wall at the entrance of the home. Parent board is in compliance. Licensee had all the required posted documents: Facility License, Notice of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148). Physical Plant: Daycare area is the living room, dining room, family room, kitchen, one bathroom (first door on the left) and backyard. Licensee provides morning snack and afternoon snacks, and water to the children. Children bring there own lunches that are stored in refrigerator upon entry. Licensee is not enrolled in the food program. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. There are window blinds cords inaccessible in the daycare areas. There are no pets in the home. Licensee utilize her cell phone which is always charged and kept on her. There are several age-appropriate toys and equipment on the premises. Licensee states there are no bodies of water on the premises, no weapons, and no smoking. Napping: Children are provided napping daily. Licensee provides blankets and mats for napping. Licensee states she washes the napping material twice a week. LPA observed 8 mats. Licensee wipes down the mats after each use. LPA observed two playpens for infants to nap. Transportation: The licensee does provide transportation occasionally. She drops off and picks up children from school programs or the home of the child. Licensee has a valid drivers license and car insurance. Kitchen: Knives are kept in the kitchen top left cabinet next to the microwave inaccessible to children. There are no children on medication at this time. Medication is stored in top cabinet above microwave inaccessible to children. There are no children with food allergies at this time. If a child has allergies in the future, it will be located in the child file. Fire Extinguisher: The fire extinguisher is located under the kitchen sink inaccessible to children and is reading in green. Fire alarm and carbon monoxide dual detectors were found to be in compliance. Fire and Disaster drills are conducted at least every six-months. Licensee states that she has not completed fire drill. First aid kit is located under the sink inaccessible to children. Bathroom: The daycare bathroom is located in the hallway first door on the left. The bathroom has one toilet, one sink, and a shower/tub. Bathroom is clean and in good repair. Outdoor Space Activity: The front yard and back yard are on-limits. LPA observed in back yard a large wood storage area for firewood, two soccer goals, football goal and several toys. There is a kennel in backyard not in use and inaccessible to children. The front yard has several bikes for all children to use. Licensee will ensure that 100% supervision at all times when doing outdoor activities with the children. Records/Documentation: LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311A, records to be maintained at the facility, for child’s records, personnel records, administrative records, and parent board. Licensee file is in compliance. CPR/FA expires 8/3/25. Mandated reporter training expires 8/29/25. LPA reviewed two child files that are in compliance. LPA observed safe sleep plans and safe sleep logs for two infants that are in compliance. Criminal Record Clearance - Family Child Care Homes Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Safe Sleep - Family Child Care Homes 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-andresources/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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . MyChildCarePlan.org – Family Child Care Homes Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Megan’s Law - Family Child Care Homes During the exit interview, the Licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Deficiencies cited: Type B cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Carolina Solorio.