Routine inspection (3-year)·February 15, 2024

On 02/15/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Beneroso conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year inspection at the Martinez Family Child Care Home. Upon arrival, the LPA met with licensee, Patricia Martinez who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Family members residing in the home include 3 adults and 1 minor child. All adults living in the house have been background cleared. Per the Licensee, hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 4:00am – 5:30pm. Per licensee, no overnight care is provided at the moment. Upon arrival, LPA observed no children in care children in care. Licensee is within the ratio for a large facility. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Per licensee, she does not currently have children enrolled. Physical Plant: This is a two-story home with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Per licensee, care is provided primarily in the living room, dining room, den, bathroom and backyard. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds, medication and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. LPA observed age appropriate safe toys and napping equipment on the premises. Main Care Area: Main care is provided in the in the den (playroom), living room and dining area. Children use the bathroom located on the hallway on the right-hand side. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and furniture for the children. There are age-appropriate games and books on the premises. Per licensee, there is a designated area for ill/sick children in the living room. Children nap in the living room (day care room) area in cots that are properly stored. Children's bathroom: Children use the bathroom located in the hallway on the right-hand side. The bathroom was clean, sanitized, and in good repair. The bathroom was toured and inspected sink and toilet which is in operable condition. Kitchen/Dining Room: The kitchen does not have a physical barrier. Sharp items are located in a drawer secured with a safety latch. Per licensee, she does currently have a food program. Meals offered: Breakfast, AM Snack, Lunch, PM Snack and Dinner, as needed. Backyard/Outdoor areas: The backyard is fenced in with cement block. The outdoor play area was inspected and was observed to be free of hazards, lose or sharp parts and tools. LPA went over health and safety play equipment and items in the backyard. LPA observed appropriate and safe toys in the play area. Per licensee, there are no pets in the property. Per licensee and LPA’s observations, there are no pools or bodies of water in the premises. Off-limits : Per licensee, the off-limit areas of the home include the 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The rooms were observed to have a child safety door knob. Laundry room is made off limits by a child safety latch Stairs: The stairs that give access to the second floor of the facility was properly barricaded with a child safety gate. Care and Supervision: Licensee is within the ratio for a large facility. The Licensee was reminded that supervision is always required for children in care. Fire/Health/Safety: T here is a cell phone kept charged and on the Licensee at all times. Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide were observed to be in operable conditions. The First Aid kit was observed to be complete with supplies including thermometer, tweezers, scissors, gauze, bandages, cleansing pad/solution, and a first aid manual. LPA observed a required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) reading in Green and currently serviced. The facility currently does not have childcare insurance. Per licensee, she currently does offer transportation, LPA observed insurance to be current. Medications/ Hazardous Materials: Medications are stored in the master bedroom secured with a child safety knob. Cleaning compounds are stored in a lower cabinet in the kitchen, secured with a safety latch. There are no firearms in the home. Incidental Medical Services (IMS): Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. 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 Licensee will not be providing IMS to the children at this time. Records: No children’s records were reviewed due to no children being enrolled. Licensee’s CPR/First Aid and Mandated Reporter certificates were not observed during inspection. LPA advised licensee to submit proof of completing the certifications before starting operating. Per licensee she has not operated since May 2023. Fire Drill has not been completed for the same reason. Per LPA’s observations, the Facility License, Emergency Disaster plan, Earthquake Preparedness and Parents Rights Poster were posted. Documents Provided and or Discussed: Safe Sleep PIN 20-24-CCP and LIC9227 (Individual Sleeping Plan) and Sleep Logs. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Martinez and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at 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 www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment. Provider Information Notices (PINs) & Child Care Advocates: You can now sign up for Quarterly Updates on Rules, Regulations, Policies and PINs for one or more programs through our DSS website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/subscribe Applicant was informed all forms pertaining to Child Care Licensing can be found at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/forms-brochures/forms-alphabetic-list/i-l Child Care Advocates Program: Provides information and resources about licensed childcare. www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov Megan’s Law - On this date, 02/15/2024 the California Attorney General - Megan’s Law website 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. MyChildCarePlan.org: Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org site, a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Criminal Record Clearance: 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. Inspection was conducted in Spanish, LPA is certified bilingual by the department. Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Applicant was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within 24 hours of incident by telephone and in writing within 7 days of incident to the department. Applicant was informed all suspected Child Abuse should be reported to the Child Abuse Hot-line at 1-800-540-4000. The above incident should be reported on the form LIC624B per the regulation. The form should be email to unusualincidentreport@dss.ca.gov There are no deficiencies cited during today’s inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Martinez , along with her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.