Routine inspection (3-year)·May 24, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alicia Mooberry conducted a Required 3 Year Annual Inspection in English and Spanish on this date. Upon arrival at 10:40 and LPA met with Janeth Sanchez, Licensee. LPA explained the purpose of inspection and provided the inspection Entrance Checklist, LIC 126. The licensee provided tour of facility, LPA inspected rooms/areas on the facility sketch in which child-care services are provided and to which children have access. There were seven (7) children present, including two (2) infant. Also present was Adult 1 (parent of children in care), Staff #1 and #2 observed supervising children in care. Record review revealed that Staff #2 did not have background clearance on file, this poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. A $100 Civil Penalty is assessed on this date. Staff #2 left the home during this visit and All adults present have been cleared and associated. Individuals residing in the home were discussed and noted. Per licensee the current hours of care provided are Monday \342\200\223 Friday 6:30am - 5:30pm. This is a single story home consisting of 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, kitchen, dining room, living room, converted garage and an enclosed patio used as the playroom. There is no pool, spa or other bodies of water on the premises. Main care is provided in the playroom by kitchen, located to the left of the dining room and in the dining room. Children nap in the playroom and in the bedroom located to the right of the dining room. The bathroom used by the children is located inside this bedroom. LPA observed children and infants napping in the enclosed patio Dyacare room during visit. Off limit areas include 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom accessible from a hallway door; this door is kept closed to prevent access. Licensee's bedroom is also off-limits to the children and is located adjacent to the playroom. The licensee does understand that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. ------------------Page 1, Report Continues The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. LPA observed the facility license, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form posted in children playroom. Licensee was reminded to post the required posted documentation in a location visible to parent/guardians of children in care. During this visit the Licensee placed the Facility license and Publication 394 on parent board by front entrance to ensure they are visible to parents of children in care. LPA reviewed completed facility records including LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the daycare room and living room were tested and are operable. Fire extinguisher indicated fully charged and was serviced on 11/29/23. Licensee was reminded to service fire extinguisher yearly. The home maintains telephone service via cell phone. The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys and other age-appropriate material available. LPA observed that cleaning compounds are in kitchen inaccessible to children in care. The bathroom that children use is inside bedroom and observed to be clean and free of hazards. 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 the daycare room, supervised and 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. -------------------Page 2 \342\200\223 Report Continues Based on the LPA's observations and records review the facility is cited One "A" deficiency 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 LIC 9224 during this visit. A copy of the Parent Notification Requirements was also provided to the licensee. 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 (RSO) living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO search in Megan\342\200\231s Law Website. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Janeth Sanchez. Appeal Rights were discussed and a copy provided. 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 including a plastic play structure. LPA did not observe any objects that could be hazardous to children in care. The facility does not have a pool or similar bodies of water. Per licensee, the family dog kept in off limit area of home, 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) 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. 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/ 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 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. --Page 3 Report Continues