Routine inspection·April 30, 2025

On April 30, 2025, at 12:05pm Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) A. Carter and J. Duran conducted an unannounced Annual / Random inspection and met with licensee Ligia Hortua . LPAs disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility. Entrance Checklist for Family Child Care Homes was provided to the licensee upon entry. There were 2 children, and one assistant present at the initial start of the inspection. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6:00am – 6:00pm. Licensee provides transportation as needed. · At 1:00 pm child#3 arrived · At 1:05pm child#4 arrived · At 1:08pm child#5 arrived, facility is still in compliance for a large family child care. This is a single story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, detached garage, front and backyard (fenced). There is an apartment in the back which has a different address of 2526 Grand Avenue, Huntington Park, CA 90255. Areas accessible to children include: Living room, dining room, 1 room in the back used as an activity room, hallway bathroom, and front yard. Areas off limits to children and parents are : 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen, and backyard. All off-limit areas need to be made inaccessible to children in care. LPAs observed safety gates at the kitchen entrance and hallway entrance making those areas inaccessible to the children in care. Licensee understands that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during an inspection visit if necessary. Individuals residing in the home have been discussed and noted. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 1 OF 5 PAGE 2 OF 5 All areas identified on the facility sketch as accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for the safety and comfort of the children. LPAs observed required posted documentation which included: Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. LPAs observed completed facility records including: LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan and Disaster drill log, last drill conducted on 04/14/23, deficiency cited. LPAs reminded licensee that disaster drills should be conducted and logged every 6 months. LPAs observed dual smoke/carbon monoxide detectors at facility, tested and operable at the time of inspection. LPAs observed the AB10BC fire extinguisher in the kitchen with last service date of 10/21/24. The facility has wall central air and heating and maintains telephone service via landline and cell phone. LPAs observed age appropriate toys and learning materials available for children in care, free of loose and sharp parts. LPAs observed a screened fireplace in the living room but did not observe any wall heaters. The children use the bathroom in the hallway. LPAs did not observe hazards in the bathroom. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications are stored in an off-limits area of the home inaccessible to children in care. The Licensee states that there are no poisons in the home. The Licensee does understand that poison must be locked. The Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. The isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked is the activity room, supervised away from the other children in care. Per licensee, food is provided for children in care. LPAs reminded licensee that any food brought from the children’s homes shall be labeled with child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. The children have access to the front yard for outdoor play. The outdoor play area was observed to have adequate fencing thorough-out. LPAs observed an empty water fountain in the yard not in use. Per licensee, supervision is always provided during outdoor play. All trees, shrubs, and plants are maintained. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, or bodies of water on the premises. Infant Care: Currently licensee has 1 infant over 12 months enrolled. LPA observed play yard visible in dining area Licensee was reminded that infant mattresses shall be firm with tightly fitted sheets. There shall be no loose object, bumpers, objects hanging, or objects attached to the cribs. PAGE 3 OF 5 Napping equipment shall not block entrances or exits. Licensee was advised Infants shall not be swaddled in care. Car seats shall only be used for transportation purposes and shall not be used for sleeping. LPAs discussed the new Safe sleep regulation, including LIC 9227 Infant Sleep Plan for infants under 12 months, 15-minute sleep check documentation for infants 0 -24 months. Overnight Care : No overnight care provided at the moment. LPAs discussed the following: Licensee is aware that they must remain awake while children are awake. If children sleep in separate area from licensee, the door must remain open. If licensee cannot hear children when they wake up, video or audio device can be used. Beginning at 1:30pm children’s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization's Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights, and documentation of 15-minute Infant Sleep Check (0-24 months). · C1 does not have required licensing documents on file including sleep log, technical violation cited Beginning at 1:55pm, Staff records were reviewed: Licensee's and assistants Pediatric CPR / 1 st aid expires on 02/10/24. Staff had proof of required immunizations. All adults had proof of TB clearance. Licensee's Mandated Reporter training was completed in 09/16/23 valid for 2 years. All adults had LIC 508 criminal record statement on file. Assistant had LIC 9052 on file. · Assistant did not have Mandated Reporter training, deficiency cited. During the inspection, children present was observed to be treated with dignity and respect, observed to be receiving safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment, and free from corporal and/or unusual punishment. Licensee confirms there are no children that needs medication administer, or any children with allergies in care at this time, there are no smokers in the home, there are no weapons, or firearms in the home, there is 1 dog in the home, observed by LPAs, and there are no bodies of water around the premises. PAGE 4 OF 5 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 . Licensee 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. 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. 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 Ligia Hortua, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. REPORT ENDS PAGE 5 OF 5 Based on this information, the following deficiencies on the attached LIC 809D are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children’s health & safety. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site inspection by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Ligia Hortua. Appeal Rights Given