Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 6/7/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carolyn Tuba conducted an unannounced required 1 year inspection to the above facility. A Covid risk assessment was conducted upon entry. When LPA first arrived to the home she met with assistant, Angela De La Rosa. During the visit LPA asked the Assistant the name of the adult who was inside the home, who was seen by the LPA when first arriving. The Assistant stated that it was her nephew and the Licensee's cousin who had been living here according to her since March or April of 2023. Licensee who arrived at approximately around 9:50 am. also confirmed the adult living in the home and reported that he had not been fingerprinted and asked where she could have them done. LPA advised types of locations and to check her local area. Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the facility. Per Licensee, there are 10 children currently enrolled. There were 6 children present upon arrival \342\200\223 2 children were between ages 1 and 2 years, of age. The licensee provides breakfast, snack and lunch to the children in care.
The licensee states that there are no minor children currently living in the home. Per Licensee, she currently has 1 assistant. All adults present in the home are fingerprint cleared except for 1 Adult (Licensee's cousin). LPA reminded Licensee that all adults over the age of 18 years old need clearance or exemption prior to working, residing, or volunteering in the licensed childcare home.
This is a one-story home which consists of a single story, three-bedroom, two-bathroom home, living room, dining room, kitchen, garage front yard and backyard gated with iron fencing. The children have no access to living room, kitchen, restroom, three bedrooms and front yard.
Areas accessible to children were inspected as follows
: den area that is used for day care purposes, one restroom, and part of the back yard.
Areas off limits include
: The entire home that includes kitchen, living room, dining area, one bathroom, and detached garage.
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All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. There is telephone service via a landline during operation hours of Monday-Friday 6:00 am-6:30 pm and working with age groups of 0-10 years old.
There is a cooling system. The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection.
Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications were observed to be inaccessible to children. Poisons are locked in a off limits shed in the backyard. The restroom that children use was observed to be safe and sanitary.
LPA did observe a fireplace in the daycare room which was barricaded with a bookshelf and inaccessible for children in care. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged. Per Licensee, it had been purchased in the last 6 months. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Per Licensee a fire and disaster drills are conducted every month but have not been documented. LPA advised that they need to be done at least once every six months and provided a sample of a Fire/Emergency drill log to document the date and time of each drill. The last emergency drill conducted per Licensee was in May, 2023.
Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted in the daycare room.
There are toys available for children. Appropriate sleeping arrangements were observed.
Licensee states that they are currently not caring for infants under 12 months but does accept infants. 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. LPA advised the Licensee with regards to safe sleep and that infants under 24 months shall be checked on every 15 minutes and the time of each 15-minute check shall be documented with child\342\200\231s name,
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date and initials of the person who checked on the child. LPA provided Licensee a sample 15 minute-log as there is no documentation available for review. The LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age. LPA provided Licensee with a copy. LPA advised Licensee the Provider Information Notice (PIN) 20-24 CCP: Recently Approved Safe Sleep Regulations in Effect.
Per Licensee she did not have a children\342\200\231s roster available, so LPA provided a copy to update children\342\200\231s information. LPA did review children\342\200\231s files which were complete with all documents required by the Department.
LPA did not observe the following items during the inspection: Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, Trampolines and/or any other item that fall into these categories are not permitted in a family childcare facility.
Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home.
Currently, children are using the back yard for outdoor play time. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys, play structures and other materials for children to play with.
There was one small dog on the premises. LPA observed that dog is kept inside the home away from the children.
At 11:20 am LPA reviewed 10 children's files and found that 10 out of 10 were complete.
The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations.
The licensee and other personnel have not completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR expired on 04/24/2023 which includes the EMSA sticker.
There are first aid supplies available.
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LPA observed that the Licensee and assistant do have proof of immunization record MMR, Tdap and TB. Mandated Reporter AB 1207 compliant Child Care Training Certificate for Licensee and Assistant was not on file.
www.mandatedreporterca.com
LPA advised that adult (Licensee\342\200\231s cousin) requires a Tuberculosis (TB) test within the last year. Licensee states that there are no firearms stored in the home.
In the absence of the licensee a qualified adult must be present supervising the children; a qualified adult is an individual who has a valid and current Pediatric First Aid and CPR training, Immunization's (TDAP, MMR, Influenza), mandated reporter training and a valid criminal record clearance associated to the facility license.
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
LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates online at:
www.ccld.ca.gov
.
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.
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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
.
Based on the LPA\342\200\231s observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited and need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health & safety.
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One (1) Type A and civil penalties of $500 will be assessed. - A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year).
The Acknowledgement form must be maintained in each child\342\200\231s file immediately upon receipt from parent.
Licensee/Director was provided with a copy of the parent Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports Form during this visit.
The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) \342\200\223 must remain posted for
30 days
during the hours of operation after each site visit made by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00.
Exit interview was conducted, appeal rights given, and a copy of this report was reviewed with the Licensee, Elda Casavielles
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