Routine inspection·January 26, 2023

On 1/26/23, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kathy Pacheco conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with Licensee Isela Calvillo. A tour of the home was conducted and a census was taken. Facility sketch reviewed and Licensee confirmed the living room, dining room, kitchen, day care room, and downstairs bathroom are used for providing care and are accessible to day care children. All other rooms are off-limits and are made inaccessible by use of spinner knobs and child safety gates. There were no swimming pools, bodies of water, or firearms on the premises. Medications and other hazardous items were inaccessible to children. LPA did not observe any poisons in the home. There was no fireplace. The fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector met Community Care Licensing (CCL) regulations. The home was kept clean and orderly, with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Stairs barricaded when children under five years of age present. Safe toys and play equipment were observed. Licensee had a working telephone and the above telephone number was verified. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there were no hazards to day care children. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times. Licensee is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles and is aware car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. Adequate supervision was being provided during this inspection. Capacity as specified on the license was being maintained. Staff-child ratios were maintained. A sample of children’s records contained all emergency information specified by regulation. There were no excluded individuals present at this home. All adults who reside or work in the home had a criminal record clearance or exemption. A review of records indicated Licensee and all employees and/or volunteers have proof of required immunization (Pertussis/Measles/Influenza) and/or written declaration declining flu shot. Licensee's Mandated Reporter Training was expired. Licensee was reminded the Mandated Reporter Training shall be renewed every two years following the date on which it was initially completed. (continued on next page) LPA 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-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. Licensee 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. 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 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms, and Regulations. Business hours are Monday through Saturday 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM and other hours as arranged. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations no deficiencies were observed today. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Isela Calvillo.