Routine inspection·September 12, 2022

On 9/12/2022 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Heath conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year inspection at the Gonzalez-Martinez Family Child Care . Upon arrival, the LPA met with the licensee, Jessi Gonzalez-Martinez who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. Family members residing in the home include 4 adults (licensee, spouse, 2 adult daughters). During this inspection, there were 2 daycare children . Per LIS, facility annual fees are current. All adults living in the home have been background cleared.Per licensee, the hours of operation are Monday through Sunday 23 hours. Parents enter the facility through the left side gate (door bell). Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. The Home is set up as follows: This is a two story 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home with kitchen, living room, formal dining room, family room, playroom (permit) and garage. The garage is used for storage only and no child care activities are conducted there. There is no pool, spa or other bodies of water on the premises. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, central air, and heat and ventilation. The home has central heating and air conditioning. All windows have screens and are free of cracks, bugs, and debris. Ø Main Area: Main care is provided in the playroom 1 (located in the rear of the home) and Plan room 2 (next to kitchen). Children use the bathroom located in the playroom or another in the hallway next to the infant room. · Play room 1 and Play room2: LPA observed age-appropriate toys and furniture for the children. LPA observed: Several small tables were observed with small chairs. Several plastic storage bins were observed in which games and toys are stored for the children. A small play kitchen was located by the door with which children can play. There are games and books on the premises of this facility. · Children Bathroom (#1): Children use the bathroom next to the left side of the hallway. The Bathroom was toured and inspected sink/toilet is in operable condition. Toilet and faucets are clean, safe, and operable. All poison and medications are made inaccessible to children with child safety latches on the sink cabinet and drawers. The bathroom was observed to be free and clear of hazardous items. The bathroom was clean, sanitized, and in good repair. · Backyard: The backyard was inspected; The backyard is gated all around. Children play in the backyard. The right side has a gate with lock. The left side has a fence. The upper backyard is not used for child care and is off limits for children in care. There is a barbecue island located at the upper backyard (fence) portion of the yard as well as a private entertainment room which is off-limits to children. There is a grass and concrete area for active play. There are no swings or slides. There is a water fountain that is decoration only with no water hook up. Licensee is reminded to ensure no standing water is maintained in the water fountain. No pets. The swamp cooler unit is inaccessible to children. Ø Off-limit : Off limit areas Off limit areas include the home's entire upstairs and the garage. Kitchen/Dining Room. LPA observed a glass door to make the area inaccessible. Ø Others: · AC/Heating Unit was observed. AC/Heating Unit is located on the right side of the home is inaccessible to children via barrels blocking access to the unit. · Bodies of water: Per licensee, there are No bodies of water in the home. There is a decorative water fountain that has no water. · Electrical outlets: All unused electrical outlets are plugged in and made inaccessible to children. · Fire extinguisher (2A10BC) : LPA observed there is a required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) fully charged Date: 4/20/22 and located in the classroom inaccessible to children. It meets standards established by the State Fire Marshall. · Fireplace: No fireplace in this facility · Hanging window blind cords : The cords are inaccessible to children. · Incidental Medical Services (IMS): Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . The Licensee will not be providing IMS to the children at this time. · Isolation area (Illness): Per licensee, if the child shows signs of illness, he/she will be separated from other children and stay in the playroom 1. · Medications and cleaning solutions : detergents/cleaning compounds (kitchen), medicines and other hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. Medicines are in a closet near the kitchen made inaccessible on a high shelf. · Napping: Children will nap in the designated nap areas with adult supervision. LPA observed 7 mats in the closet. · Overnight Care: Pre licensee, she does not have overnight care at this time. · Pet: 1 dog. The dog has current vaccinations. · Phone service: There is a working landline or cell phone · Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide: The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide devices tested operable. · Stairs (For two-story hours): There is a safety gate or barricaded to make the stairs inaccessible to the children. · The First Aid kit is located in the key-locked closet inaccessible to children. The First Aid Kit was observed complete with supplies and a first aid manual . · Transportation : The licensee’s husband does provide transportation for children. The licensee has a valid California driver's license with an expiration date of 02/08/2026 . Licensee has valid vehicle insurance with the expiration date of 11/16/22 and vehicle registration dated 011/8/22 . · Weapons or Firearms: Per Licensee, there are no Firearms at the facility at this time. LPA does not observe any firearms. Ø Documentation: · Child files : LPA observed 9 children's files contained all required licensing documents. · CPR/First Aid: LPA obsered licensee has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Training with expiration date (02/202) 1 hour of nutrition training, (8) hours of Preventive Health and Safety Training. · Criminal Record: Pre Guardian, all adults live in this facility obtain a criminal record clearance. · Facility fees: Per Licensing Information System, facility annual fees were current. · Fire Drill and Disaster Drill: Per the licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every 6 months; the last drill was documented and conducted on 07/12/2020 . · Immunization: The licensee and her assistant have the required immunizations (MMR and DTaP). The licensee and her assistant provided a written statement declining the influenza vaccination. · Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) and Sleeping Log: Per Licensee, there is NO infant (0-12 months) enrolled in the facility at this time. · Licensee has posted as required the Facility License , Emergency Disaster plan , Earthquake Preparedness and Parents Rights Poster · Mandated Reporter Training: The licensee has completed and renewal the online mandated reporter training at www.mandatedreporterca.com on 6/30/2021 and 8/31/2021 · Staff Personnel File: LPA observed 2 staff information. LPA observed LIC 508 , 9052 , IZ, TB test, LIC 9108, Mandated Reporter Training and CPR/First Aid certificates . The file contained all required licensing documents. · Staffing Ratio and Capacity: This is a large family childcare facility. LPA observed 2 children (1 preschool and toddler) during the inspection. Ø The following information was discussed with the licensee : ü Mandatory Forms for the children’s files and provider’s files. ü Requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills, and documentation for both. ü The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were discussed. ü The licensee is reminded that 100% supervision is required for children at all times. ü Capacity requirements, Roster requirements, Posting requirements, Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Mandatory Forms for the children’s files and provider’s files, and Safe Sleep Awareness. The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed. The licensee was reminded that supervision is always required for children in care. ü Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must always have the facility’s phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified. ü Licensee was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC624B ü The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hot-line at 1-800-540-4000. Also, call the CCL office and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B). ü Criminal Record Statement: Licensee [or facility representative] 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 the 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. ü Safe Sleep: LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] 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 [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. ü Notice of Site Visit: A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. ü Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. ü Type A citation: LPA (name of analyst) informed licensee [or facility representative] (include name) that this report dated (insert visit date) document(s) (number of Type A citation) Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA (name of analyst) informed the licensee [or facility representative] to provide a copy of this licensing report dated (insert visit date) that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. ü The regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers, and any other items that fall into that category. ü --Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) to obtain updates of courses and updates/changes to the regulations. n Our Quarterly updates come out every 3 months they are also now in Spanish please log in to the CCLD website or you can email our advocates to have the quarterly updates sent directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov ü The Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. ü A copy of the Safe Sleep Proposed Regulations was provided to Licensee. ü LPA provided consultation during the inspection. No deficiencies are being cited at this time, the facility complies with Title 22 Exit interview conducted and the report was reviewed with the licensee Jessi Gonzalez-Martinez.