Routine inspection·June 25, 2024

On 6/25/2024 Program Analyst (LPA)s, Judy Laureano conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection at above mentioned facility. LPA arrived at facility and began the annual inspection at 11:01 am and was greeted by Licensee Giuliana Manuel and toured the home inside and outside. LPA observed 4 children in care with 2 adults present; M. Molina and S. Delgado. Present during today\342\200\231s inspection was licensee\342\200\231s minor child (17 years old). The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Currently facility is available to take children 6 months to 3 1/2 years old. Facility is licensed for a Large Family Child Care license with a max capacity of 14 children. Home is not available for weekend or overnight care. The home is a three bedroom, 2 bathroom dwelling with a living room/dining room area, kitchen, laundry room and enclosed backyard. LPA observed an attached garage in the home. Licensee confirmed the following OFF LIMITS AREAS: Garage is the only area that is OFF LIMITS. Children will eat in the highchairs in the dining room, always supervised by an adult. Bedrooms are only used for napping; pack n plays were observed in the bedroom for younger children and older children nap in the living room on napping cots. Safety gate was observed outside the kitchen and living room area. Kitchen is only used as a walkway to access the back the bathroom that children use. LPA observed cleaning solutions stored in the top cabinet in the kitchen. All medication and extra cleaning solutions are stored in the garage, area that is designated as OFF LIMITS and remains locked during the hours of operations. Page 2 Licensee confirmed the areas designated for day care use: Bedrooms for napping and kitchen/dining room area is used for eating. The living area is primarily used for day care. Age appropriate toys and materials were observed in the space. Living room was observed with a barricaded fire place. LPA observed a changing table outside the kitchen area. LPA observed all necessary postings in the front area of the home. Families enter the home through the main entrance were sign in/out sheets were observed and children\342\200\231s cubbies. Bathroom used for day care was inspected. Bathroom was observed with a toilet, sink and shower area. Currently all children in enrolled in care are not potty trained. The licensee was informed that any changes to ages, hours and days of operation shall be submitted to the department via signed LIC 279, for approval prior to initiation of changes. Children use the back yard for outdoor activities. Age appropriate outdoor toys were observed and inspected. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Licensee confirmed that home is open to take in children that might need incidental medical services. Licensee confirmed that home does not have any children that need incidental medical services. LPA discussed incidental medical services with Licensee. Prescription medications shall be administered in accordance with the label directions as prescribed by the child\342\200\231s physician. Medication should be in its original content with current prescription with all necessary LIC forms completed. LPA observed licensee test the smoke detector and carbon monoxide in the home. A working fire extinguisher was observed in the kitchen. Licensee confirmed that fire drills and earthquake drills have not been completed and log has not been completed. Type B citation was issued. Each family child care home shall conduct fire drills and disaster drills at least once every six months. The licensee shall document the drills, including the date and time of each drill. This documentation shall be kept at the family child care home. Page 3 Licensee provides meals and snacks. LPA discussed the importance of maintaining a system where allergies and food restrictions are noted. LPA encouraged licensee to contact their local resource and referral agency, Crystal Stairs, to inquiry about the different resources and professional development opportunities available. Adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort were observed in the space. Safe toys and play equipment were observed. The home has a working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number and email address. 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. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained during today\342\200\231s inspection; 4 children were present during today\342\200\231s inspection. 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. Safe Sleep regulations were discussed due to program being available for infant care. 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. Infants up to 12 months of age are placed on their backs for sleeping. LPA discussed the importance of maintaining a current sleep log for all children under the age of 24 months. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan was observed in infant's file. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training was taken on 7/14/2022, LPA reminded Licensee to ensure renewal takes place before the due date. LPA discussed the importance of making sure that all who provide care and supervision have a valid certification. Licensee\342\200\231s Pediatric CPR and Pediatric First was observed be expired, expiration date 5/2024. Licensee stated that she has already registered to renew the course. LPA cited a Type A citation. LPA reminded licensee the importance of making sure all vendors providing CPR and Pediatric First Aid need to be EMSA approved. Page 4 LPA reviewed 4 child\342\200\231s files and observed file to be complete. LPA discussed the importance of creating a file for licensee that includes all the necessary LIC documents, including but not limited to, First Aid and CPR, Mandated Reporter Training, Immunizations- MMR and tdap, TB clearance, and Flu Vaccine and/or waiver. LPA discussed all necessary forms needed in each staff file and children\342\200\231s file. LPA provided licensees with a current copy of the LIC 311D and LIC 126 to use as a reference when auditing files; documents were provided during today\342\200\231s inspection. 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. 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 5 Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP . When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . PIN 22-05-CCP Page Five 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. Two deficiencies were cited during today\342\200\231s visit in accordance to the California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 1. Upon on receipt of this report, the Licensee shall post the Notice of Site Visit. The Notice of Site Visit shall be posted for 30 consecutive days. Failure to maintain posting as required, will result in an immediate $100 civil penalty. An exit interview was conducted, and report was reviewed with Licensee Giuliana Manuel. A copy of this report and appeal rights were discussed and left with the Licensee, whose signature on this form confirm receipt of these documents.