Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
On 01/08/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ranita Richmond conducted an unannounced visit to the above-named Home to conduct the Required 3-year Inspection. LPA was greeted by licensee Maria Chavez, also present during visit was adult daughter Maria Ortiz Chavez who was visiting from Mexico. The visitor’s luggage was observed in the FCC. Per licensee, co licensee Susana does not reside in the home since approximately 2019 and is still assisting with the FCC at half day intervals as necessary. LPA Richmond observed 1 child, being supervised and cared for appropriately by licensee. Hours of operation are
Monday through Friday, 7:30am – 5:30pm.
Licensee provides meals, snacks, and water.
LPA Richmond toured the home inside and outside for a Health and Safety inspection. LPA was provided assistance with translation from Interpreter Adan, ID # 56223772 during the facility walk through. The home is neat and clean with heating and ventilation for safety and comfort.
LPA Richmond confirmed that the home consists of living room, dining room/ kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, fenced front yard, fenced back yard, detached converted garage, and storage unit.
The ON LIMIT AREAS are as follows: living room (napping/isolation area/main daycare room), dining room/ kitchen (eating area), bedroom #1, bedroom #2, and fenced front yard.
The OFF-LIMIT AREAS are as follows: detached converted garage, gated back yard, and storage unit.
Children enter through the front door entrance. Upon entrance you are in the living room. To the right of the entrance is the dining room/kitchen, there is a door leading to the side of the house (driveway) between the living room and dining room /kitchen. The driveway leads to the gated back yard from the front of the home. From the entrance, straight through the hallway is on the left is the bathroom, and on the right, bed room #1, at the end of the hallway is bedroom #2. Inside bedroom #2 is a door that leads to outdoors, fenced back yard.
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Licensee is aware that the children must nap and have meals in the home. During walkthrough LPA observed Lysol disinfectant in living room where accessible to children in care. LPA observed shampoo, conditioners, and other beauty and hygiene products in the bath/shower, which were accessible to children in care. LPA observed the bathroom cabinet which housed cleaning supplies to be open and cleaning products were accessible to children in care. Type B citation cited.
LPA Richmond observed a fully charged 2A:10B:C Fire Extinguisher in the kitchen and working smoke detectors throughout and carbon monoxide detector in the hallway.
There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises.
There are no pools, ponds or other bodies of water on the premises.
LPA Richmond observed age-appropriate toys, books and furnishings. Furniture and equipment are in good condition, free of sharp, loose, or pointed parts.
LPA reviewed 3 children’s files and observed them to be missing forms: LIC 282, LIC 627, and LIC 995A, and immunization records. Type B citation cited. LPA provided copies of the forms for completion by parents of children enrolled in the facility.
LPA Richmond observed the licensees updated mandated reporter training completed on 05/09/24 and compliance with immunizations requirements for childcare providers. Licensee has a current 1
st
aid/cpr completed on 03/14/21. Type B citation cited.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep web page 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. During file review LPA observed missing infant sleep charts. Type B citation cited. LPA provided licensee with infant sleep charts for daily completion.
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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 Americans 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
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LPA Richmond reminded Licensee of 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.
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.
Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&R) throughout California. Deborah confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the home and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.
In addition, LPA Richmond informed applicant of the following:
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There is an effective 24/7 ban on smoking tobacco in a home that is licensed as a family day care home, and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present.
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Children and Staff records must be maintained and updated as needed and must be available for review by the Department.
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Saucer chairs, bouncers, walkers, or any similar items are prohibited.
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All adults living and working in the home shall be made of aware of the Departments right to inspection authority, which includes but not limited to the right to enter the home when children are being cared for, interview children and adults and review documentation.
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LPA provided and advised the applicant how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at:
www.ccld.ca.gov
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Deficiencies were cited today, per Title 22 Regulations and Health and Safety Codes. See LIC 809D.
An exit interview was conducted in Spanish by LPA Judy Laureno with licensee Maria Chavez. A copy of report and appeal rights were provided to licensee.
Notice of Site Visit provided and required to be posted for 30 days.
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