Routine inspection·July 7, 2022

On 7/7/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jessika Thompson conducted an unannoun ced Annual Required Inspection. LPA was met by Licensee Marcela Chavez. Also present was Staff #2 (S2) and Staff #3 (S3) . Days and hours of operation are Monday through Sunday, 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM and other hours as arranged. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed and Licensee confirmed that the bathroom, bonus room and playroom/downstairs bedroom are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are made inaccessible by use of safety latches on the door and baby gates. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. There is a fireplace in the home that is in an off-limits room and is not used during day-care hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Stairs are fenced or barricaded when children under age 5 years old are present. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (661) 746-9345 There are currently no infants in 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 ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children (continued of LIC809C). The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. Licensee’s Children’s Roster is incomplete. Licensee has not documented a fire and disaster drill since August of 2020. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed that 4 of 10 files reviewed did not contain emergency medical information, proof of immunization, and notification of parent’s rights forms. Licensee was unable to provide proof of Mandated Reporter Training completion for herself, S2 and S3. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 1/03/23. Licensee does not have records on file, within the facility, of pertussis and measles immunization for herself, S2 and S3. All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home. 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD). LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page, 809 D). Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or tools, please send them by email to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov . For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process . A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee.