Routine inspection·August 24, 2022

On 8/24/2022 at 12:15pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Denise Miranda conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Ana Maria Lopez. Also present was Licensee\342\200\231s nephew and no children were present this time. Per Licensee, she has 7 children enrolled that are attending her day care in the afternoon. The days and hours of operation is from Monday \342\200\223 Friday \342\200\223 6AM-6PM. Licensee will submit via mail an update LIC279 Application form, licensee provided an updated LIC279B no later than 8/31/2022. Per Sketch, the licensee's will submit no later than 9/2/2022 a revised Sketch floor plan and yard, showing the back house and all off-limit area, windows, doors etc. The house is one-story single-family home with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room with living room, den, converted garage (playroom) and one back house: with two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen with dining room and living room, per Licensee the back house is a off limit no children has access to this area. Also, the laundry area is located at the playroom area. Licensee is aware that all poisons product shall be inaccessible to the children all times. The following areas are designated as follows and Licensee confirmed the: living room, dining room, kitchen to access the den room, converted garage to playroom and bathroom#3 located in the den room and backyard is accessible to the children in care.. The off-limit: Bedroom #1,#2 and #3 and bathroom##1# 2, back house. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. Licensee has two pets: one cat and one dog with current immunization. LPA observed a fireplace barricade with screen. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. Furniture was observed with no loose or sharp parts, clean and in good repair. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (818) 599-4890. LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. one Car seats was not observed at facility located in the inaccessible area and no children were observed using the car seat. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to the children in care. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. LPA reviewed all children\342\200\231s files and observed the files were completed. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 11/02/2021, Mandated Reporter training is due for renewal on 11/02/2023. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid completed on 06/18/2022 and is due for renewal on 06/18/2024. There no currently employees at the facility during this inspection. Licensee is in the process to hire one assistant. All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. There are no excluded individuals present at this home. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) are not currently being provided. Licensee is aware that an IMS plan is required to be submitted to the licensing office if they provide any of these services. Information regarding Americans with Disability Act (ADA) can be obtained by contacting US Department of Justice toll free ADA Information line at (800) 514-0301(voice), (800) 514-0383 (TDD) and website link https://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . LPA and Licensee discussed the Community Care Licensing website www.ccld.ca.gov which will provide access to Provider Information Notices (PINs), Quarterly Updates, COVID-19 Information and Resources, Mandated Reporter Training, Safe Sleep in Child Care, Lead Poisoning Facts, Forms and Regulations. 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/process . 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. 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. Staff interview conducted and documented at 1:30pm. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee. Report, Appeal Rights and Notice of Site Visit were given to Licensee, Ana Maria Lopez.