Routine inspection·September 19, 2024

On September 19, 2024, at 9:35AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Andrea Carter conducted an Unannounced Required Annual Inspection and met with Licensee, Rosa Torres. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and provided Licensee with a copy of the facility entrance checklist and was granted entry unto the facility by the licensee. There are three (3) adult living in the home. All adults in the home were found to have criminal record clearance. There were three (3) day .care children present during today’s inspection. Licensee states that there are currently eight (8) children enrolled. The children's roster was reviewed and is current. Licensee reports that the facility’s hours of operation are Monday thru Friday from 5am - 7pm. Per Licensee she does not provide overnight care. The Parent Board had the following documents posted: · License · Parent's Rights · Earthquake Preparedness · Emergency Disaster Plan The Disaster Drill log shows the last drill conducted on July 5, 2023 . Licensee was advised disaster drills shall be conducted every 6 months. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged was last serviced February 2024 . LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to be in operable condition. Per Licensee, First Aid kit is kept in the cabinet in the day care area , observed by LPA. This is a single story home which consists of 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, kitchen, living room and enclosed patio area. Childcare is mainly conducted in the enclosed patio area. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the living room area closest to the door, supervised and away from the other children . LPA observed age appropriate toys and other age-appropriate material available such as alphabet charts, circle time area, toddler size tables and chairs, toy cars, and books for reading. Page 1 of 4 Children in care will have access to enclosed patio area with 1 bathroom, kitchen, and living room. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include both bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Per licensee, off limit areas are locked during operating hours making it inaccessible to children in care. LPA observed doors to be locked. Per licensee she provides breakfast, lunch, and snacks for children in care. LPA reminded licensee that any food brought from the children’s homes shall be labeled with child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. Knives are kept in an upper kitchen cabinet, cleaning products are kept in a latched cabinet under the sink, personal medicines are kept in an upper kitchen cabinet inaccessible to children and detergents are kept in the off limits garage.The Licensee states that there are no poisons in the home. The Licensee does understand that poison must be locked. All areas identified on the facility sketch as accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly. Heating and ventilation was evaluated. Per Licensee, a portable A/C unit is used in the home when needed. LPA observed a covered wall heater in the hall way. LPA did not observe any fireplaces in the home. The home maintains telephone service via landline and cell phone . 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) Licensee and her assistant records were reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, LIC-501: Personnel Record, LIC 508- Criminal Record Statement, LIC 9052- Employee Right s, Proof of immunizations against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse and current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. —CPR Card valid until:07/22/26 —Mandated Reporter AB1207 Completed: 8/10/22 expired Licensee confirms she has a small dog that is locked away in the backyard behind the gate while children are in care. Per Licensee, there are no weapons, or firearms in the home and there are no bodies of water around the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water around the premises at time of inspection. 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. Page 2 of 4 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 Childcare 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 Childcare 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 childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the licensee Rosa Torres, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS Page 3 of 4 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 was conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Rosa Torres . 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