Routine inspection·August 8, 2023

On 08/08/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Beneroso conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year inspection at the Solorio Child Care Home. Upon arrival, the LPA met with the Licensee, Liliana Solorio, who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. Family members residing in the home include 2 adults (licensee and licensee\342\200\231s spouse) and 4 minor children. All adults living in the house have been background cleared. Per the Licensee, the hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 5:00AM to 5:00 PM. Per licensee, no overnight care is provided. Upon arrival, LPA observed 3 children in care. Licensee is within the ratio for a small facility. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Physical Plant: This is a one-story, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with a kitchen, living room, dining area, and backyard. There is no garage in the premises. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, central air, and heat and ventilation. The house has central heating and air conditioning. All windows are free of cracks, bugs, and debris. All electrical outlets are covered. Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee Solorio 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 Solorio 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 Solorio, along with her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit. 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\342\200\231s and infant\342\200\231s records were observed to be complete and current. Licensee\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid is maintained current, it expires on 01/03/2024. Mandated reporter is maintained current, it expires 02/28/2025. Per LIS annual fees are up to date. Per Licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every 6 months; the last drill was documented and conducted on 07/10/2023. Per LPA\342\200\231s 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 \342\200\234Receive Important Updates\342\200\235 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 \342\200\234subscribe. Applicant was advised that all LIC forms can be found at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/forms-brochures/forms-alphabetic-list/i-l Others : Per licensee and LPA\342\200\231s observations, there are no bodies of water. Electrical outlets are covered and made inaccessible to children. There are 4 pets 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 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. Per licensee, transportation is currently offered, LPA observed proof of insurance. Fireplace : The fireplace was observed in the living room and was observed to be properly screened. Medications/ Hazardous Materials: Medications were observed to be stored in an upper cabinet secured with magnetic safety latch. Cleaning compounds were observed to be located in the laundry area made inaccessible by a door safety knob. Per licensee, there are No Firearms at the facility at this time. The facility currently does not have childcare insurance. Main Care Area : Main care is provided in the in the living room. Children use the bathroom located on the hallway on the left-hand side. Children have access to the kitchen and side yard. 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 the living room area. Children nap in the day care area 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. LPA observed safety latch in the cabinets where cleaning products are kept. Kitchen/Dining Room: The kitchen does not have a physical barrier, but all the cabinets are locked with a magnetic or safety latch. Sharp knives are inaccessible and kept on an upper cabinet in the kitchen. Cleaning compounds were observed to be kept in the laundry area secured with door safety knob. Per licensee, she does currently have a food program . Backyard/Outdoor areas: The side yard is completely fenced (chain linked fence). LPA inspected and was observed the yard 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\342\200\231s observations, there are no pools or bodies of water in the premises. Off-limits : Off-limit areas include all the bedrooms and bathroom #2, made inaccessible by a door safety knob. The backyard is also off-limits, LPA observed door to be locked. The laundry area is also off-limits made inaccessible by a door safety knob.