Follow-up·March 29, 2022

On 03/29/22 at 12:38 p.m. Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Esequiel Rodriguez conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection at the Family Child Care Home Facility for the purpose of following up and see how they are doing on their current operation of Facility's program, and physical plant status. Also, to provide technical assistance as deem necessary in order for the Child Care Home to continue to meet compliance with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22, Health and Safety requirements, and other applicable State and Licensing Statutory requirements. Also, to follow up with the Licensee regarding the importance of being aware of the Community Care Licensing Division's (CCLD) inspection tools, known as the Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) Tools that were developed under the Department's (IPP) Inspection Process Project. The LPA met Licensee, Alicia Garcia de Leyva and stated the purpose for the inspection as stated above. The facility license is posted on a prominent place of the Center. Currently there are five children in care. The Licensee provided copy of the Family Child Care Home children roster (LIC 9040), and List of Personnel associated to the Facility. LPA provided copy of Personnel Report, LIC 500 to the licensee and explained its purpose. LPA explained that the CARE Tools are now used by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) when conducting inspections in licensed facilities. The CARE Tools focus CCLD\342\200\231s efforts in three IPP priority areas : Prevention, Compliance and Enforcement. The CARE Tools for Child Care Homes evaluates, but not limited to, the following licensing domains: \342\200\242 Physical Plant: Furniture, toys, flooring, cleanliness, etc. \342\200\242 Care and Supervision: Protecting children in care; monitoring food intake or special diets; assistance in Pg-2 diapering, toileting, dressing, and other personal hygiene needs; taking medication; etc. \342\200\242 Facility Administration and Records: Documentation, files upkeep (children and staff) providers experience, qualifications, criminal record clearances and exemptions, training, general information applicable to staff, medical needs, immunization's, individual development plans, food service (if provided) Reporting requirements (reporting incidents) \342\200\242 Records: documentation related to immunization, emergency contact information, etc. \342\200\242 Staffing Ratio and Capacity: Staffing ratios per number of children in care. \342\200\242 Personal Rights: Children's personal rights. Reporting Requirements (not on CARE tool, but can also be inspected) Reporting incidents, etc. The LPA provided a copy of the Facility Entrance Checklist (LIC 126) and explain that the Licensee and assistances shall be familiar with these forms and ensure they are implemented as needed to ensure the Family Child Care Home Facility's file is current and up-to-date. The LPA encouraged the Licensee to become familiar with the Guardian Background Check Program and CARE Tools inspection processes by periodically visiting the Child Care Program (CCP) section of the CCLD Inspection Process Project Website at www.ccl.ca.gov and https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process The page is updated regularly and contains the new tools and related documents that can be downloaded. Ms. Garcia de Leyva acknowledged. The LPA informed Licensee that although, the Child Care Facility Roster form (LIC 9040) and Personnel Report (LIC 500) and the Records to be Maintain at the Facility listing (LIC 311D) are not listed on the LIC 125, these forms shall be maintained up-to-date and available. Pg-3 LPA Rodriguez along with the Licensee. conducted an overall visual assessment of the inside and outside the Center's physical plant. The Center is clean, safe, sanitary and well maintain. All utilities are operational and in good order. There is plenty parking space. The first aid kit is present and complete and is inaccessible to children/infants. The fire extinguishers, smoke alarms and carbon monoxide monitors are in compliance and fully operational. The Licensee conducts and records emergency disaster drills. The LPA advise Ms. Garcia de Leyva to ensure the parent board is always current with the latest information available, as applicable, and not limited to: Child Passenger Restraint System poster (PUB 269) Notification of Parent's Rights; (PUB 394) Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A) Earthquake Preparedness form (LIC 9148) LIC Personal Rights, (613A) and is posted in an area accessible to parents. LPA advise Licensee to ensure every one working at the Facility is current with all required training, and properly qualified to provide quality care and safe supervision to children in care. Regarding COVID-19, the LPA told the Licensee that providers should continue to follow COVID-19 requirements and guidance in all applicable CDSS Providers Information Notices (PINs) and All County Information Notices (ACINs), in addition to guidance or instructions from health care providers, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), CDPH, Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Cal/OSHA, and local public health departments, as applicable to the particular facility or home category. If there are differing requirements between the most current CDC, CDPH, CDSS, DDS, Cal/OSHA, and local health department guidance or health orders, licensees and providers should follow the strictest requirements. Also the LPA provided copy of PIN 22-02-CCP regarding Best Practices to the Provision of Incidental Medical Services IMS. During today's inspection the LPA observed no deficiencies that may hinder the health and safety of the children in care. Therefore, no deficiencies were cited. An exit Interview was conducted and a copy of this Report and notice of site visit (LIC 9213) was provided to the Ms. Garcia de Leyva.