Routine inspection·July 8, 2022

On 06/06/22 Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Justeene Tamayo and Barbara Beneroso met with Licensee, Juana Rodriguez, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility for the One Year Required inspection. This is a one story, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with kitchen/dining, family room, living room, laundry room, and garage. There is no pool/spa or body of water on the premises. Upon arrival LPAs observed 1 infant and 1 preschool age child in care. Family members residing in the home include 2 adults (licensee, licensee's daughter) and one minor child. Facility operation are Monday-Friday 6:30AM-11:30PM. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. Physical Plant : Main care is provided in the living room. Children use the bathroom in hallway on the left. Children have access to the living room and bedroom #1 (nursery room). Per licensee, infants have been staying in the living room due to she only has one infant enrolled at this time. Off limit areas include all bedrooms (except bedroom #1), bathroom #2, kitchen/l aundry area and garage (has a key lock door knob). The home was inspected inside and out for safety, clean and orderly, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents/cleaning compounds (in master bedroom with self-latch lock and key lock), medicines (in upper kitchen cabinet) and hazardous items (sharp knives in kitchen drawer with safety latch) that can pose a danger to children. LPAs did not observe a fireplace in the home. Safe and age appropriate toys, play equipment and materials. LPAs observed a fire extinguisher (1A10BC) in the home . LPAs advised licensee will need to purchase the required fire extinguisher that meets the Fire Marshal Standards, either a 2A10BC or 3A40BC and email a picture to LPA Tamayo for proof of correction. Facility has been cited a Type B Citation. Please see LIC 809-D The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are in operable condition. Per Licensee no one smokes in the home. Electrical outlets are inaccessible, no baby bouncers saucer chairs, or any recalled and or prohibited toys or sleep/ play equipment were observed on the premises. There is a designated area for ill children as necessary in the nursery room. Per Licensee there are no weapon/firearms in the home. The facility sketch is complete and current, there is working telephone (landline and cell). Fire/earthquake drills are maintained current. Last fire/duster drill was completed on 03/14/2022. Roster complete and maintained current. Bathroom: Shower/tub are free of hazards (child care bathroom). LPAs did not observe any hazardous items in the children's bathroom. Toilet and faucet are clean and operable. Kitchen: Sharp utensils, open bottles or alcohol are inaccessible. If food is brought from the children\342\200\231s home, the container shall be labeled with the child\342\200\231s name and properly stored or refrigerated. The home has a clean and fully stocked refrigerator/freezer. Cleaning supplies are in master bedroom(off limit with key lock and latch lock). Breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner are provided. Licensee currently has a food program. Naps are provided in the main care area (living room) Outdoor: The front yard is safe for children. LPAs observed play equipment in the front yard, as well as safety cones in the openings of the front yard. Per licensee, she supervises the children during outdoor play at all times, and plans to build a front gate in front of the house. There is no body of water. LPAs observed age appropriate toys. Per licensee, there are no pets on the premises. Advisory/Other: First Aid kit was observed with supplies readily available. CPR/First Aid expire 05/01/2023. Mandated Reporter expired 02/25/2022. LPAs advised licensee will need to retake the mandated reporter training at www.mandatedreporterca.com and email to LPA Tamayo for proof of completion no later than today 07/08/2022. There are no window cords accessible to children. Licensee stated unaware of the new Safe Sleep Requirements. After children file review, LPAs did not observe an individual sleeping plan (LIC 9227) or a safe sleep log that documents infants sleep patterns every 15 minutes. LPAs gave licensee copies of the LIC 9227 and Safe Sleep Log and reminded licensee of Safe Sleep Regulations. Facility has been cited two Type B Citations. Please see LIC 809-D. Documents Provided and or Discussed: Safe Sleep Chart (Every 15 minute Check), Individual Sleeping Plan (LIC9227), and Safe Sleep PIN 20-24-CCP. Licensee stated currently does not have child care insurance. Licensee Rodriguez 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. LPAs discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Rodriguez 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. LPAs 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. A notice of site visit was given to licensee and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Juana Rodriguez along with her appeal rights.