Routine inspection·April 6, 2023

Inspection Conducted in Spanish Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alicia Mooberry conducted a Required Annual Inspection on this date. LPA met with Maria Monteon, Licensee. LPA explained the purpose of the inspection and provided with and explained the inspection Entrance Checklist, LIC 126. Also present during today\342\200\231s inspection is licensee\342\200\231s assistant Mercy Farfan Rodriguez. Upon arrival, LPA observed 15 children in care, which exceeds the license capacity, this poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, den (day-care room with laundry room), kitchen, living room, front yard and backyard (fenced). There is a separate dwelling in the back yard consisting of two rooms with a gate that divides the property. The names of occupants provided by licensee are fingerprint cleared adults. Per Licensee the following areas are used for day-care: living room, den, backyard (fenced), restroom. in the hallway. LPA observed sleeping mats and blankets, per licensee the children nap in the living room and eat in the kitchen. Licensee was reminded that the children should not sleep or eat in the den/activity room. Per Licensee, Off limit areas include: All bedrooms, laundry room in den, front yard and separate dwellings. Per licensee, current hours of operation are Monday-Friday 4:00am - 12:00am. LPA discussed overnight care regulations. At 10:50am LPA observed dog feces and dog urine in the outdoor play area where children play, posing a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care (photos taken). This is a repeat violation, a Civil penalty of $250 is assessed. here have been additions made to the home since the original facility sketch on file. Per licensee a den with laundry room was added 10 years ago and a bedroom was added to the detached dwelling in the back yard- an updated facility sketch is on file, the licensee was informed that an updated fire clearance is needed. --------Page 1 - Report Cont. LPA observed the required posted documents visible to parent/guardians of children in care. LPA observed completed facility records including; LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan. The licensee provides food for children in care. There are no children currently taking medications. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Fire extinguisher indicated fully charged with purchase receipt on 1/12/23. The home maintains telephone service via cell phone. The licensee was reminded that home should be clean and orderly. There are toys and other age appropriate material available for children. Licensee states that there are no poisons stored in the home and understands that all poisons must be lock, not only inaccessible to children. Per Licensee there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in living room, away from the other children. Per licensee and record review there are no infants in care. 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. Currently, children are using the back yard for outdoor play. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with. Facility does not have a pool or similar bodies of water. The facility has 2 dogs that are kept in the dog run inaccessible to children in care. Children\342\200\231s 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\342\200\231 Rights, and documentation of 15-minute Infant Sleep Check (0-24 months). Three out of fifteen children were missing facility records. Staff records were reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, LIC-501: Personnel Record, LIC 508-Criminal Record Statement, LIC 9052- Employee Rights, 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. -------------------Page 2 \342\200\223 Report Continues 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 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. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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 . LPA provided information to licensee on Technical Assistance Programs. Based on the LPA's observations and records review the following deficiencies will be cited today in accordance with California Title 22 Regulations. 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 was provided with a copy of the parent Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports Form during this visit. in Spanish and English. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Maria Monteon. Appeal right were discussed and a copy provided.