Correction check·July 3, 2024

On 7/3/24, at 10:15am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA's) Jeanine Lipsey & Suzette Ornelas conducted an unannounced Plan of Correction (POC) Visit. LPA's knock at the door and was not able to enter the facility until 11am and after parents were called. The assistant stated they were in the backyard and did not hear the door. After entering, LPA's disclosed the purpose of the inspection and met with the assistant Maria Blas Navarro, who guided the LPA's on a tour of the facility. The licensee was not present, out of the country in Spain, due to return 7/5/24. There were 13 children present during today’s inspection, of which 3 are infants. The facility was out of ratio. Two children were picked up by the parent which brought the facility into compliance. LPA also observed 2 Staff present plus Maria Debera who does not have fingerprint clearance at the time of this inspection. During the Required - 3 Year inspection conducted on 7/1/24, the following deficiencies were issued. · Type A - Type A: 102391(b) - Licensee refused to unlock storage shed in the back yard after LPA heard baby crying. POC: Clear LPA was able to inspect the entire facility including the backyard and the sheds. · Technical Violation: 102417(d)(1) - Baby walker was observed in the shed where the children watch TV. POC: Not clear baby walker still present on the facility. · Type A - 102416.5(a) - Licensee had total of 21 children and 3 of them were infants. POC: Clear Facility had thirteen children present which does not exceed the capacity. · Type A 1596.871(c)(1)(A) - Maria Debera does not have fingerprint clearance. POC: Not Clear Maria Debera has not been fingerprinted and does not have any documentation. · Type A – 102371- twenty-one children were present and fire clearance is only for fourteen. POC : Clear facility was at capacity with 13 children present. 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. The Notice of Site Visit was provided and must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview was conducted with the assistant Maria Blas Navarro and Appeals Rights provided.