Routine inspection (3-year)·January 24, 2024

On 01/24/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Beneroso conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year inspection at the Sanchez Family Child Care Home. Upon arrival, the LPA met with licensee, Alicia Sanchez who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Family members residing in the home include 2 adults and no minor children. All adults living in the house have been background cleared. Per the Licensee, hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 4:30am \342\200\223 6pm. Per licensee, no overnight care is provided at the moment. Upon arrival, LPA observed no children in care. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Physical Plant: This is a one-story home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Per licensee, care is provided primarily in the Living room and dining room area and backyard. Children use bathroom in the hallway. 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: Per licensee, care is provided primarily in the Living room and dining room area and backyard. Children use the bathroom in the hallway. 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 near the main entrance. Children nap in the living room area in cots that are properly stored. Children's bathroom: Children use the bathroom located in the hallway. 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, however, LPA observed safety latches installed. Sharp items are located in an upper cabinet with a safety latch. Per licensee, she does not have a food program. Meals offered: PM Snack for the school age children. 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 observed appropriate and safe toys in the play area. Off-limits : Per licensee, the off-limit areas of the home include the 3 bedrooms and one bathroom. LPA observed door safety knobs installed in all doors. Care and Supervision: There were no children present during visit. The Licensee was reminded that supervision is always required for children in care. Fire/Health/Safety: There 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. Medications/ Hazardous Materials: Medications are stored in an upper cabinet. 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: LPA reviewed a child\342\200\231s file and was observed to be complete. Licensee\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid is maintained current, it expires on 05/2025. Mandated Reporter Certificate is not maintained current. Per licensee, she will take the mandated reported training on 01/30/24. A Type B violation was issued for this violation. Per Licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every 6 months; however, there is no record of the drills. A Technical Violation was issued for this violation. Per LPA\342\200\231s observations, the Facility License and Parents Rights Poster were posted. LPA did not observed the Emergency Disaster plan, Earthquake Preparedness posted. A Type B Citation was issued for this violation 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 Oseguera 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 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. Licensee Sanchez 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. 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 were two Type B Citations issued during today's inspection. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Sanchez , along with her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.