Routine inspection (3-year)·March 24, 2025

On 3/24/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Suzette Ornelas conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. LPA was met by Facility Representative , POPESCU,TATYANA who guided LPA on a tour of the home. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:30a-5p. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. LPA observed 3 infant day care children and 3 adults. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained . Licensee was present with 3 children (3 infants) and one assistant. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. The following areas are designated as follows and Licensee confirmed the the den/family room, 2 of the bedrooms. Outdoor play of children is conducted in the backyard which is well fenced and was well maintained. Children in care have access to the bathroom located between the two bedrooms on limit to the children in care. The following off-limit areas; master bedroom, master bathroom, the kitchen, office room and laundry area and the detached garage. Per licensee, the detached garage is only for parking and storage, no children were observed in this area during this inspection and no children have access to this area. There are no bodies of water in the facility. Licensee reports she has no firearms or weapons in the home. 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. The First Aid Kit was observed and complete. Per LIS the facility annual fees are current. The facility roster was observed, and current. There are age appropriate toys and napping equipment on the premises. The required fire extinguisher (2A-10BC) was serviced on 3/4/2025. Licensee will provide LPA with proof of completion via email. Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are in operable condition and tested by licensee. Facility provides daily meals for the children. Licensee has posted as required the License, and all other required postings in a visible location. Per licensee, bedroom 1 will be used as the isolation area. Home does have a fireplace which has been screened and is located in the off limits living room. There is currently 4 infants in care. LPA observed safe sleep logs for all 4 infants enrolled. LPA provided safe sleep information. Licensee ensures that children in care are supervised at all times and is aware children shall not be left in parked vehicles. Car seats are used for transportation purposes only and are not used for sleeping children. LPA reviewed 4 children's records and observed records were complete. An emergency fire/disaster drill has been completed and documented within the last 6 months. Licensee and Assistants pediatric CPR/First Aid is current. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file. Licensee has completed the Mandated Reporter Training within 2 years (12/2023). 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. 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. 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 Am ericans 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 . 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. Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care 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. LPAs 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. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are being cited. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, POPESCU,TATYANA.