Routine inspection·April 1, 2025

On 04/01/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs), Yesenia Fierro and Elizabeth Martinez conducted an unannounced annual required inspection and were met by Licensee, Martha Ceja who is Spanish speaking only. LPAs introduced themselves and explained the reason for the visit. 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 confirmed the home has a working telephone service. LPA Fierro confirmed days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 4:00AM-6:00PM. Licensee stated there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises or bodies of water in/out of the home. Licensee confirmed there are two (2) dogs and two (2) cats in the home, pets are not accessible to the children and are kept in a inaccessible room. Licensee understand the liability of pets around day care children and accepts responsibilities of any action taken by pets. All toys, play equipment, materials and surfaces accessible to children are clean and in operable condition. LPAs reviewed a current facility sketch, Licensee confirmed that the dining room, living room, bathroom, and backyard bathroom and are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of door spinners, safety latches, and safety gates. LPAs conducted a census, during today\342\200\231s inspection there were three (3) children in care, capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. LPAs toured the home inside and outside. This is a single-story home; LPAs did not observe any fireplaces or open face heaters in the home. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. LPA observed licensee test the smoke detector and carbon monoxide. Licensee understands to test both smoke detector and carbon monoxide periodically for functionality. Licensee stated that all poisons are kept in the outdoor storage shed. LPAs did not observe any poisons during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. During today\342\200\231s inspections LPAs observed the home to be in sanitary conditions, areas accessible to children in care are clean and orderly. LPA observed age-appropriate toys, dramatic play equipment, and materials. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. LPAs did not observe a swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises, and Licensee stated that here are no swimming pool or other bodies of water. LPAs observed age-appropriate toys, dramatic play equipment, and materials. 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 Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 2/18/2025. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 07/2027. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis, and measles. 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. Licensee stated she is caring for infants. LPAs observed one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. License stated that infants are not swaddled while in care. Licensee physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. LPAs 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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPAs 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 child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the Licensee Martha Ceja, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs completed the RSO profile in FAS. 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. Closing Script - Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes 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 . Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited. 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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Martha Ceja