Routine inspection·December 8, 2022

On December 8, 2022, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Villa and Alemoh met with Director, Celina Diaz and conducted an Annual Random inspection. LPAs toured and inspected the facility in accordance with the facility sketch. Facility has two school age classrooms, Room #1 and Room #2. Each classroom has one restrooms with two toilets in each and one sink is located in the restroom and the other is located in the classroom. Furniture and equipment were inspected for age appropriateness and good repair. Telephone service, heating, lighting and ventilation were evaluated. LPAs observed individual storage with children\342\200\231s name labeled for children's belongings. The classrooms consist of pitchers that contain water with cups for the children to drink. An isolation area was inspected, which takes place inside the director\342\200\231s office. Age appropriate sinks and toilets were inspected for availability and good repair. Toilets flush properly; toilet and sinks are reachable by the children. Each restroom has adequate toilet paper and paper towels available. Restrooms were found to be clean and sanitary. First Aid supplies, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide and fire extinguishers (serviced on 7/15/2022) were observed and in operable condition. Trash cans with tight lids were observed. The center provides snack for the children enrolled. Food was inspected and it was properly labeled, stored, and within expiration date. Refrigerator is clean and operating at the proper temperature. There is hot and cold running water in the kitchen/food preparation area. Food preparation area is adequately equipped, clean, and free from hazards. Cleaning supplies are out of reach of children and stored separately and away from food. Fire and disaster drills are conducted every month and logged last emergency drill was conducted 11/8/2022. Director and teachers are currently certified in Pediatric CPR / First Aid: Director's certification expires on 4/20/2023. Director and teachers are current in Mandated Reporter Training; Director\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter expired 1/2020. Director will retake Mandated Reporter training and send proof of completion to LPA Alemoh no later than 12/9/2022. Staff/Personnel Records: Director Celina Diaz qualifications were verified, Designation of Responsibility observed, immunization's, TB clearance, health screening, criminal record statement, statement acknowledging suspected child abuse and mandated reporter were observed in file. Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty.The following were observed posted as required: facility license, Personal Rights (LIC613A), Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster (PUB 394L), emergency disaster plan, earthquake preparedness checklist. Documents Provided and or Discussed: Forms and records to keep at the facility and IMS. Advisory/Other: First Aid kit was observed with supplies (thermometer) readily available. Electrical outlets are inaccessible, recalled and or prohibited toys or sleep/play equipment were observed on the premises. There are no window cords accessible to children. Sign in and out sheets were reviewed. The parent board was reviewed and has all of the required forms posted. Fire/earthquake drills current. Roster current. Health Related Services: Medications inaccessible to children; all prescription and non-prescription medications have child\342\200\231s name and are dated; written consent and instruction from child\342\200\231s representative, a plan to document and report to child\342\200\231s representative when medication is administered to a child; IMS plan on file (if applicable) . Children are inspected for illnesses (wellness policy) as they arrive. A review of medication policy indicated that prescription medication is administered only with parent's written permission (licensing medication form- LIC9221 - also used). Per Director, she does not have children enrolled who require medication . LPAs advised the Director must administer medication, and document the dosage, date and time onto a log. Medication can be brought and taken home by the parent daily. Medication will be properly labeled and stored in its original container. There is a separate area for isolation and care of ill children in the Director's office. During the inspection observed 0 children in care. Care and supervision was reviewed with the Director and determined basic needs of children are appropriate and are being met. The parent board was reviewed and has all of the required forms posted accessible to parents. The Director was advised of the requirement to report Unusual Incidents. A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. The applicant was informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report form LIC 624B when submitting the report to the department. 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 publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Director was reminded that all adults 18 and over, 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 Child Care Center. 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. Any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the Department shall, upon presentation of proper identification, shall inspect the facility. Director shall permit the Department to inspect the family child care home, and to privately interview children or staff, to determine compliance with or to prevent violations of child care center or regulations, also enter and inspect any place providing personal care, supervision and services at any time, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation. 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 A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. No deficiency. The On Duty Worker is available for questions at (661) 202-3318 Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Director Celina Diaz. T his report was read and provided to Director Celina Diaz along with her appeal rights.