Routine inspection·May 5, 2022

On 5/5/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Judy Laureano conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Elena Rubin. Facility currently operates Monday through Friday with the hours of operation being 7 am to 6:00 p.m. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed and Licensee confirmed that a new facility sketch will be submitted to the El Segundo Child Care Regional Office reflecting the use of the converted garage into additional activity space. Licensee confirmed that Bedroom 1, Living Room, Dinning Room and Bathroom 1 is currently used for the day care. The outdoor area outside the home- enclosed patio, backyard and detached garage are also being used for activity space. Licensee confirmed that Bedroom 1 is used for the napping area. LPA informed licensee that converted garage is not to be used for napping or eating, it is only to be used for additional day care activity space. The following areas are currently OFF LIMITS: the kitchen-only used as a walkway to access the outdoor area, bedroom 2, used as an office space and the master bedroom and bathroom. LPA reminded licensee that doors need be locked during the hours of operations. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents and cleaning compounds were observed to be stored in the cabinet above the washer and dryer unit, making them inaccessible to the children in care. Page 2 The fireplace located in the living room, outside the dinning room, is made inaccessible by a glass door with a safety latch making inaccessible to the children in care. Licensee confirmed fire place will not be used during the hours of daycare. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in this home. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is 818 342-3358 There are currently no infants in care but LPA observed 3 cribs in the napping room. LPA discussed Safe Sleep Regulations with licensee. There is one crib or play yard for each infant in care, cribs and play yards are kept free from all loose articles and objects while infants are sleeping, and there are no objects hanging above or attached to the crib or play yard. Infants are not swaddled while in care. Provider physically checks on sleeping infants every fifteen minutes and documents any signs of distress which includes but is not limited to flushed skin color, increase in body temperature, restlessness and labored breathing. Infants can be visually observed through an open door if sleeping in a separate room. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and in file for each infant up to 12 months of age. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. 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. The outdoor play area in the backyard is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. LPA reviewed a sample of children’s files and observed 8 out of 10 files were complete with emergency information as required. Licensee’s Mandated Reporter Training was not available for review and Licensee agreed to submit proof of completion to LPA by 5/23/2022. Licensee’s pediatric CPR/First Aid expired on 6/2021. A review of records Page 3 indicates that all employees and/or volunteers will have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles, mandated reporter training and employee rights. 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. 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/inspection-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 Elena Rubin 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 Elena Rubin 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. 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. Page 4 LPA Laureano informed licensee Elena Rubin that this report dated 5/5/2022 document (1) Type A citation 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 Judy Laureano informed the licensee to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 5/5/2022 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Elena Rubin.