Routine inspection·July 20, 2023

On 07/20/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Beneroso conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year inspection at the Cardenas Child Care Home. Upon arrival, the LPA met with the Licensee, Rosa Cardenas, who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. Family members residing in the home include 3 adults (licensee, licensee’s mother, and Licensee’s adult daughter. All adults living in the house have been background cleared. Per the Licensee, the hours of operation are Monday through Friday and is open 24 hours and the first two weekends of the month. Per licensee, no overnight care is provided. Upon arrival, LPA observed 8 children in care. Licensee is within the ratio for a large facility. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Physical Plant: This is a one-story, 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home with a kitchen, living room, dining area, garage and backyard. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, central air, and heat and ventilation. The house has air conditioning and heating system. All windows are free of cracks, bugs, and debris. All electrical outlets are covered. Main Care Area : Main care is provided in the in bedroom#1 and living room. Children use the bathroom located on the hallway on the left-hand side. Children have access to the kitchen and backyard. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and furniture for the children. There are age-appropriate games and books on the premises of this facility. Per licensee, there is a designated area for ill/sick children in bedroom#1. Children nap in the day care room in cots properly stored. Children's bathroom: Children use the bathroom located in the hallway on the left-hand side. The bathroom was clean, sanitized, and in good repair. The bathroom was toured and inspected sink and toilet which is in operable condition. Toilet and faucets are clean, safe, and operable. Kitchen/Dining Room: The kitchen does not have a physical barrier, but all the cabinets are locked with safety latches in them. Sharp knives are inaccessible to children in care, they are kept in an upper cabinet in the kitchen. Cleaning compounds were observed to be kept in a lower cabinet in the kitchen, secured with a safety latch. Per licensee, she does currently have a food program. Backyard/Outdoor areas: The backyard is completely fenced (with wooden fence and Vinyl fence). PA inspected and was observed the backyard to be free of hazards, lose or sharp parts and tools. LPA observed appropriate and safe toys in the play area. Per licensee and LPA’s observations, there are no pools or bodies of water in the premises. Off-limits : Off-limit areas include the bedroom #2, and garage, made inaccessible and remain locked during business hours. The laundry room is in the garage. LPA observed a door to be locked. Others : Per licensee and LPA’s observations, there are no bodies of water. Electrical outlets are covered and made inaccessible to children. There is one pet in the facility. Fire/Health/Safety: T here 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 is located in a closet near the main entrance and was observed 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. Per LPA’s observations, there were no hanging window blind cords. Fireplace/Heater : There is a wall heater in the living room that is properly barricaded. Medications/ Hazardous Materials: Medications are in the garage that remains locked during business hours. Cleaning compounds were observed to be located in a lower kitchen cabinet, secured with a safety latch. Per licensee, there are No Firearms at the facility at this time. The facility currently does not have childcare insurance. 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: Children’s and infant’s records were observed to be complete and current. Licensee’s CPR/First Aid is maintained current, it expires on 06/01/2025 . Mandated reporter is currently expired, licensee must submit proof of completion by 07/21/2023. Per Licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every 6 months; the last drill was documented and conducted on 05 / 18/2023. Per LPA’s observations, the Facility License, Emergency Disaster plan, Earthquake Preparedness and Parents Rights Poster were posted. Documents Provided and or Discussed: Fire Drill Log, Roster, Postings, Safe Sleep PIN 20-24-CCP and LIC 9227 (Individual Sleeping Plan). The Licensee was reminded that supervision is always required for children in care. Child Care Advocates: You can now sign up for Quarterly Updates and PINs for one or more programs through our DSS website at www.ccld.ca.gov Click on “Receive Important Updates” located in the right middle part of the page, immediately above the Quick links. Put your email address and choose which program(s) you would like to subscribe to and click “subscribe. Applicant was advised that all LIC forms can be found at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/forms-brochures/forms-alphabetic-list/i-l Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee Cardenas 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Cardenas 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. No deficiencies have been cited at this time. A notice of site visit was given to licensee and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Cardenas, along with her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.