Routine inspection·August 22, 2022

On 09/07/22, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jose Penate, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Cecilia Zarate whom is primarily Spanish speaking. Also present, was adult assistant who is criminal background/fingerprint cleared and associated to this facility by the Department. Hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Saturday 04:30am \342\200\223 05:30pm and/or as arranged. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed, and the areas of the home that day care children will have access to are the living room, dining room, kitchen, day care room (garage conversion), hallway bathroom and backyard. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible child safety locks. Licensee has a trampoline for daycare children and ensures to follow manufacture rules on allowing children to play. Licensee has two dogs; Licensee understands the liability and safety of children around pets and accepts responsibility. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition at this home. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in this home. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (661) 792-2536. There is 1 infant in care, LPA discussed infant under the age of 12 months must sleep in cribs and play yards and will be kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping. LPA observed a playpen for infant under 12 months in care. LPA discussed with licensee that Infants shall not be swaddled while in care. LPA discussed Individual Infant Sleeping Plan for infants up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age will be placed on their backs for sleeping. During inspection infant was asleep from approximately 45min-1hr and LPA did not observe licensee document sleeping pattern for infant in care. LPA handed and discussed Safe Sleep regulations and new forms that are required to be completed for infants in care. Licensee was 4-6 feet from infant while he was sleeping. Visual supervision was maintained at all times. Continued on LIC 809-C 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. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. Licensee has a current roster of the children. An emergency fire/disaster drill has been completed and documented within the last 6 months. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid is current and will expire 8/29/2024. Mandated Reporter has not been completed by licensee or assistant, LPA explained to licensee that Mandated Reporter must be completed every 2 years from the previous date of completion. Upon arrival LPA observed 3 adults entering and exiting multiple times in main residence of the daycare. Upon entry LPA interviewed all adults and it was determined that 2 of the 6 adults were passing through and it is not a normal practice for them to be present at the residence. After interviewing the third Male Adult, it was determined that he does not reside in the home but does spend most of his time at the residence due to working in the surrounding area. He stated that he does visit from time to time and on today\342\200\231s visit he has been present since the morning time, had breakfast and is currently still at the residence. LPA verified approved fingerprint list and verified that adult male (AM) is not fingerprint cleared to be at the facility. All adults who reside or work in the home must have a criminal record clearance or exemption. 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) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . 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, deficiencies cited (See LIC 809-D). This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.