Routine inspection (3-year)·February 22, 2024

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 Inspection Entrance Checklist, LIC 126. Also present during today\342\200\231s inspection is licensee\342\200\231s assistant Cindy Banuelos. All adults present have background clearance. Upon arrival, LPA observed 6 children in care, including Child #1, infant under 12 months of age, observed to be asleep in play yard in the living room. LPA observed children playing in enclosed patio (not permitted), this poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. LPA discussed with licensee State Fire Marshall guidance for family day care homes including that care for children cannot take place in areas not deemed as an occupied space. Licensee understands that the children will no longer be present in the enclosed patio. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 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, dining area, backyard (fenced), and restroom. LPA observed play yards, sleeping mats and blankets, per licensee the children nap in the living room and eat in the kitchen. Per Licensee, Off limit areas include: All bedrooms, enclosed patio, 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. 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. Fire extinguisher indicated fully charged with purchase receipt on 1/12/23. The home maintains telephone service via cell phone. --------Page 1 - Report Cont. 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. 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. 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 five children were missing proof of immunization records, posing a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. 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. Assistant was missing immunization records and Mandated reporter Certificate, posing a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. -------------------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 . 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 confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.Based on the LPA's observations and records review the following deficiencies will be cited today in accordance with California Title 22 Regulations. 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.