Routine inspection·June 2, 2022

On 06/02/2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Liana Stepanyan conducted an unannounced comprehensive annual random site visit to ensure the health & safety standards as required by regulations governing family child care homes. LPA met with licensee, also present was helper Beina Santizo. LPA did not observe any children in care. Licensee stated they are closed today for the week for deep cleaning due to a child testing positive for COVID. Licensee has all appropriate forms posted. First Aid/CPR certificate is valid thru 01/2023. LPA confirmed with licensee that all adults residing/working in the home have criminal record/TB clearances. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed and found to be in order. Licensee has not practiced fire/emergency drills with daycare children since 06/22/2020. This 1 story, 3-bed, 2-bath home was toured, the following areas are used for daycare: living/dining room and kitchen in the main house, also a room attached to the garage, bathroom and center yard. Off limit areas include: all bedrooms, garage and backyard. Drawers and lower cabinets in kitchen/bathroom are either latched or do not contain any hazardous items. There is an operational smoke alarm and fire extinguisher maintained in the home. The home has electrical outlet covers throughout and maintains a First Aid Kit in the main daycare area. There is not fireplace inside the home. There are adequate age appropriate toys, books, games, and napping mats/hygienic diaper changing equipment. There are no firearms present on the premises as stated by licensee. Furthermore, there are no bodies of water. The outdoor play area is a fenced center yard, which is free of hazards and has sufficient toys. Per licensee, operating hours are from 6am-6pm, Monday thru Friday. LPA reviewed the following: required departmental documents, regulation highlights, community resources, capacity limitations, supervision, clearances, emergency drills, heat-related illness, child passenger law, unusual incidents, mandated reporting, SIDS, and Shaken Baby Syndrome. License is reminded that corporal punishment, smoking, walkers, exersaucers, jumpers and bouncy seats shall never be permitted during daycare operation. For licensing regulations/updates/forms, go to webpage http://www.ccld.ca.gov There was an item found non-compliance per CCR, Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3; see deficiency cited on LIC809D. Discussed appeal rights with licensee. Be aware that Notice of Site Visit must be posted for 30 days. An exit interview is conducted, copy of this report is provided to licensee along with notice of site visit and appeal rights.