Routine inspection·April 17, 2025

On 04/17/2025 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Christopher Burnias, and Jose Ruiz conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by licensee Maria Picos De Garcia . Licensee is mostly Spanish Speaking but was able to communicate in English. LPA Ruiz assisted with interpretation. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM and other hours as scheduled. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. LPA reviewed current facility sketch and confirmed that the daycare room and restroom are used for providing care and are accessible to children. During inspection, Licensee stated that the kitchen and bedroom previously approved for use are no longer being used by the day care. Licensee has installed storage shelves, gates, and doorknob spinners to prevent access to the kitchen and bedroom. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of baby gates, doorknob spinners. Licensee provided updated facility sketch reflecting the changes. Upon inspection of the restroom, LPA observed drawers to be dirty with dust, and dead bugs, restroom floor boards with water damage and peeling paint, urine stains on bottom of toilet, child's potty chair with dried urine inside, toilet scrub brush and toilet plunger inside shower. Licensee is to have restroom cleaned and baseboards repaired or replaced. LPA also observed empty ointment containers and hand sanitizer inside drawers with broken drawer locks. Licensee was reminded that all potentially hazardous items must be made inaccessible. LPA advised Licensee to have restroom drawer locks repaired or replaced. Licensee immediately moved empty ointment containers, and hand sanitizer to an inaccessible area. Other accessible areas inside the home did not have any visible hazards present. Upon inspection of the outdoor area, LPA observed the backyard toys and play equipment with spider webs. Licensee is to ensure backyard is cleared of all spider webs or any other potential hazards. LPA also observed that outdoor toys/play equipment had sun damage and were brittle and broken. Licensee is to remove broken toys and replace with toys/play equipment that is in good condition. There is an outdoor wooden play structure with swings and a slide. LPA Observed a loose screw and spider webs present. Licensee was advised to secure the screw and remove the spider webs from the play structure. Upon inspection of the outdoor area of the home, LPA observed that there is an in ground swimming pool in the backyard which is fenced and made inaccessible. The pool gate is self-latching, self-closing and opens away from the swimming pool. No windows or doors have direct access to the pool area. LPA verified that the pool gate is a minimum height of 60 inches, self-closing with a self-latching, key lockable device placed at least 60 inches above the ground. LPA verified that the pool gate has a maximum vertical clearance of 2 inches from the ground to the bottom of the enclosure, no gaps or voids larger than 4 inches in diameter, and no protrusions or footholds enabling a child to climb over. Upon inspection of the pool alarm, LPA observed that the alarm was not functioning properly. Licensee and LPA tested the alarm, and the alarm would only sound from the receiver box and not from the alarm itself. Licensee is to have pool alarm repaired or replaced. During inspection, Licensee placed order for a new pool alarm and showed LPA order confirmation page. LPA observed a Life ring that meets the minimum requirement of 17 inches, along with a Rescue pole with a body hook that meets the minimum length of 12 feet. Life ring and rescue pole are visible from pool and readily available. LPA reminded Licensee to conduct a daily inspection of all safety features and equipment before opening the facility and LPA verified that Licensee maintains a daily inspection log of pool. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises . No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medication are made inaccessible. There is one fireplace in the home located in the daycare room and is made inaccessible by a glass door and will not be in use during daycare hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. This is a single level home and there are no stairs. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (661) 746-0169. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. Upon review of Children's Records, LPA observed that immuniztion documents were missing from 2 out of 6 children's records. Licensee is to have parents provide proof of immunizations and to have immunization documents completed. Other emergency documents were complete as required. Upon inspection of Staff Records, LPA observed that Licensee did not have a valid Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. Licensee is to complete Mandated Reporter Training and provide the Department with a current completion certificate. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid certification expires on 04/13/2027. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles. LPA discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to resources such as forms, regulations Provider Information Notices (PINs), and Quarterly Updates. LPA discussed Reporting Requirements as outlined in the regulations (Section 102416.2). 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. LPA discussed 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/ . 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process . Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with licensee Maria Picos De Garcia. During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA verified the RSO profile in FAS. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: (see next page). Licensee was provided appeal rights. 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.