Routine inspection·February 20, 2025

A required inspection was made to the facility by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Cindy Castro. LPA met with Licensee (L1), Herlinda Hernandez. L1 was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. During the inspection the home was toured inside and outside. The licensee was supervising 5 children and operating within the licensed capacity and ratio requirements. The facility\342\200\231s operating hours are 5AM-4AM, Monday\342\200\223Sunday. The floor plan submitted by the licensee was reviewed and verified. Children in care will have access to the living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, converted garage (separate from main home which has its own bathroom and kitchenette) and the front yard which is completely fenced. L1 reported that currently the converted garage is being renovated and care and supervision is happening in the main home. The "off limits" areas include the three bedrooms, one bathroom and laundry closet, observed to be made inaccessible child safety gate place in hallway of main home. The children use the front yard as the outdoor play area. The front yard is completely fenced. There were no pools or other bodies of water observed on the premises. The home appears to be clean and orderly and was at a comfortable indoor temperature. There were safe toys and equipment available for children. There is a working telephone in the home. Items which could pose a danger to children (such as detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, etc.) were observed to be stored out of the reach of children. Licensee stated there are no poisons in the home, and none were observed during today's inspection. LPA observed a working smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher, rated at least 2A10BC, in the home. Continued on LIC809-C During today's inspection LPA observed that living room has a wooden fire heater that is not screened or locked to prevent access. Licensee stated that the wooden fire heater is not utilized. LPA observe ashes and asked licensee stated that last time it was used was on 12/24/24. LPA discussed regulations in regards to fireplaces and heaters, CCR 102417 (g)(1) and a Technical Violation was issued. The roster of children in care was reviewed and was current. The licensee has conducted an emergency drill within the past six months; last drill was documented on 01/22/25. Licensee stated that there are no fire arms in the home. Three children\342\200\231s records were reviewed. Facility file was reviewed, L1 CPR/First Aid expires on 03/25/25, L1 mandated reporter expires 02/22/26. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. 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: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the Licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS on 02/19/25. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 CARE tools, please send email inquiries 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/inspection-process . The following violations of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22; Division 12, were observed: see LIC 809D. Appeal Rights were provided and discussed. A notice of site visit was given to licensee and must remain posted on, or immediately adjacent to, the interior side of the main door for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Herlinda Hernandez.