Routine inspection (3-year)·July 1, 2024

This is an amendment of an original report created on 07/01/24 . On 7/1/24 at 12:15 pm Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Jeanine Lipsey conducted an unannounced Required Annual Inspection and was met by Maria Blas Navarro-Assistant. Licensee was out of the country in Spain for an emergency. Licensee disclosed via phone, parents were verbally informed of her absence. Entrance check list was provided to the assistant. LPA observed twenty one children in care today. Capacity as specified on the license was not being maintained. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7am to 6pm. Licensee does not have liability insurance, LIC 282 were observed in files. LPA Lipsey observed the following required postings: License, LIC610A Emergency Disaster Plan, PUB 394 Notification of Parents’ Rights Poster, and LIC 9148 Earthquake Preparedness Checklist. LPA advised all LIC9213 Notice of Site Visits shall be posted for 30 days after each site visit. LPA advised, any licensing report documenting a Type A citation must be posted for 30 days. LPA advised a disaster drill log shall be available with disaster drills completed at lease every six months. LPA toured the living room and the outside area. This is a 1 story, 4-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home with living room, kitchen, and attached garage. The areas that are accessible to children: are the play room, bathroom, and the backyard for outdoor activities. LPA observed 2 small dogs behind the house behind a mesh fence, and 2 sheds, on with a baby walker. Licensee disclosed via phone, one was for storage and the other for the older kids to watch TV and stay out of the sun. LPA observed 1 adult female and 8 children hiding in the shed. LPA did not observe any poisons present during the inspection. Per Licensee via phone, the detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous item will be made inaccessible to children. page 1 of 4 Per licensee via phone, there are no firearms, or weapons on the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the premises. LPA observed the home to be free from defects or conditions which may endanger the children. The kitchen was made inaccessible to children in care with a safety gate. LPA observed fully stocked first aid kit. LPA Lipsey observed a working carbon monoxide/ smoke detector in the playroom. LPA was able to hear a successful test. Fire extinguisher 2A10BC was observed, located on the wall of the playroom, and was last purchased on 6/17/17. Electrical outlets were observed to be inaccessible to children in care with the use of plug covers. The home was observed to be clean and orderly with heating and ventilation. LPA observed safe toys, play equipment, and materials. LPA verified the home has a working telephone service. There are no stairs in the home. LPA observed the outdoor area to be fenced and free from hazards. Licensee ensures that children in care are always supervised. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid was completed Oct.1, 2023, Licensee and staff will take Mandated Reporter Training. This home does not provide Incidental Medical Services – IMS. When a child is ill, they will be separated from the other children. Isolation area will be in the living room. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/ . On this date, 7/01/24 the California Attorney General - Megan's Law website was searched for information on sex offenders required to register with local law enforcement under California's Megan's Law. No registered sex offenders were found at the facility addresses. Under state law, some registered sex offenders are not subject to public disclosure; therefore, they may not have been included in this search. However, the Department conducts a monthly cross reference of each address on record for all registered sex offenders against all CCLD facility addresses pursuant to information shared by California DOJ. Page 2 of 4 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 via the phone, 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. Upon review of the of the Guardian associations, LPA noted that Aunt Maria Debera was not finger printed and arrived on 6/30/24 to house sit for licensee until she returns. 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-and­resources/safe sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or facility representative] 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. page 3 of 4 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/ . the Assistant was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the Licensee via phone, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and support staff completed the RSO profile in FAS. Based on LPA's observations, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children's health & safety. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Assistant Maria Blas Navarro. A notice of site visit was given and advised Assistant that it must remain posted for 30 days. Page 4 of 4