Routine inspection·March 11, 2025

On March 11, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Paul Garcia conducted an unannounced Annual Random Inspection and was met by Licensee, Alma Lopez. Also present was/were Staff #1 (S1). Licensee is Spanish speaking and English speaking. Days and hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday 6:00 AM \342\200\223 5:00 PM. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (559) 633-3458. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. A current facility sketch was reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the kitchen, bathroom, backyard outdoor play area and large playroom are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of child safety gates and door spinners. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. There is one small dog that lives on the property. Licensee understands the liability of pets around day care children and accepts responsibilities of any action taken by pets. Effective January 1, 2025, all childcare facilities licensed by CCL by law will be required to adhere to AB2866 - The Pool Safety Act. According to Health & Safety Code 1596.814, additional safety features will be required, which are listed in AB2866. A full text of AB2866 is available in the attached link: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2866 . Additional information will be provided in an upcoming PIN and available on the department\342\200\231s website at www.ccld.ca.gov . Licensee is in compliance with AB2866 - The Pool Safety Act with the exception of the Life ring. Licensee provided LPA documentation that the life ring was on back order and will be delivered on March 13, 2025. Per licensee, there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. The fireplace located in the large play room is made inaccessible by a book cace and will not be in use during daycare hours. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in this home as this is a single level home. Many safe toys and play equipment are observed. 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 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. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training was was observed to be expired. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on May 18, 2026. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles. 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 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) are not currently being provided. (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 ) 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. 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/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. An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the facility representative Alma Lopez. During the exit interview, the Licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the home. A notice of site visit was issued and must remain posted for 30 days.