Routine inspection·October 5, 2023

On 10/05/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Beneroso conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year inspection at the Camargo Family Child Care Home. Upon arrival, the LPA met with licensee, Ana Camargo who guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Family members residing in the home include 2 adults (licensee and licensee\342\200\231s spouse) and licensee\342\200\231s 4 minor children. All adults living in the house have been background cleared. Per the Licensee, hours of operation are a day Monday through Friday 5am \342\200\223 5pm Per licensee, no overnight care is provided at the moment. Upon arrival, LPA observed 6 day care children in care and the 2 adults providing care and supervision. Licensee is within the ratio for a large facility. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Physical Plant: This is a one-story, 4-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms home with a kitchen, living room, dining area, backyard, detached garage, and laundry room. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, central air, and heat and ventilation . During inspection, LPA observed a reciprocating saw in the walkway leading to the main entrance of the day care (Front Yard). A type A Citation was cited for this violation . LPA observed reciprocating saw removed during inspection. The house has central heating and air conditioning. All windows are free of cracks, bugs, and debris. There are no cords hanging from the windows. All electrical outlets are covered. Main Care Area : Main care is provided in the in the living room and dining area. Children use the bathroom located on the hallway on the right-hand side. LPA observed age-appropriate toys and furniture for the children. There are age-appropriate games and books on the premises. There are cubbies located near the main entrance labeled with children\342\200\231s names. Per licensee, there is a designated area for ill/sick children in a couch near the main entrance. Children nap in the living room area in mats that are properly stored. Children's bathroom: Children use the bathroom located in the hallway on the right-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. There are shampoos and hair products kept in the bathroom in a lower cabinet, secured with a safety latch. Kitchen/Dining Room: The kitchen does not have a physical barrier. LPA observed safety latches installed in the cabinets and drawers. Cleaning compounds are stored in a lower cabinet, made inaccessible by safety latches. Per licensee, she does currently have a food program . Meals offered: Breakfast, AM snack and Lunch. Backyard/Outdoor areas: The backyard is completely fenced (vinyl fence). The backyard has play equipment that is safe and in well repair. The backyard is currently not in use due to licensee doing landscaping work. There is a storage shed that remains locked. Per licensee and LPA\342\200\231s observations, there are no bodies of water in the premises. There are no pets in the home. There are no Off-limits : Off-limit areas include all the 4 bedrooms of the home, bathroom #2, garage and laundry room. LPA observed all doors of off-limit bedrooms to have a safety doorknobs. Care and Supervision: Licensee is within the ratio for a large facility. The Licensee was reminded that supervision is always required for children in care. 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 (3A40BC) reading in Green and currently serviced. The facility currently does not have childcare insurance. Per licensee, she currently offers transportation. LPA observed vehicle\342\200\231s valid insurance and driver's license. Per LIS, licensing fees are overdue. Licensee was given her PIN number to make the payment online. Medications/ Hazardous Materials: Medications are stored in the master bedroom, made off-limits and secured with a safety doorknob. Cleaning compounds were observed to be kept in a lower cabinet, secured by safety latches. Per licensee, there are No Firearms at the facility. 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 records were observed to be incomplete. Two children\342\200\231s files had Incomplete Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment forms and two infants were missing the Infant Sleep Logs. A type B citation was issued for this deficiency. Assistant\342\200\231s file was also observed to be incomplete; The Employee Rights Form was missing from the assistant\342\200\231s file. A type B citation was issued for this deficiency. Licensee\342\200\231s CPR/First Aid is maintained current, it expires on 03/01/2024 . Mandated was not available during inspection. Per licensee she has misplaced it. Licensee agrees to send proof of completed training no later than 10/06/2023. Per Licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every 6 months; the last drill was documented and conducted on 10/05/2023. 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: Safe Sleep PIN 20-24-CCP and LIC9227 (Individual Sleeping Plan) and Sleep Logs. 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: 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 Camargo 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 Camargo 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. Inspection was conducted in Spanish; LPA is certified bilingual by the department. The facility was cited 1-Type-A deficiencies as of result of the violations in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and 2-Type B deficiencies. Facility was advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days. A copy of the licensing report must also be posted for 30 days. The same report must be provided to parents/guardians of infants currently and newly enrolled at the facility during the next 12 months and facility must obtain a signed Acknowledgement of Licensing Reports (LIC 9224) from parent/guardian and place it in each infant\342\200\231s file. If these requirements are not met, civil penalties per violation will be assessed. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Camargo , along with her appeal rights and Notice of Site Visit.