Routine inspection·July 5, 2022

On 07/05/2022 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Suzette Ornelas conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Mariangela Mendoza. Also present was Staff #1 (S1). Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7a to 6p. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. LPA observed 9 children in the home. Current facility sketch reviewed and Licensee confirmed that the dining room, drop off/pick up room, restroom located in the hallway, room 1, room 3 and room 4, are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of locked doors and child safety gates. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. There are no fireplaces or open face heaters in the home. There are 3 working fire extinguishers in the home which were serviced on 5/2022 one located in the kitchen, room 4 and in the hallway area. Multiple smoke detectors located throughout and 2 carbon monoxide detectors located in the dining room and room 4, tested by the licensee. There is adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in the home. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (818) 368-5366. There are currently 2 infants in care over 12 months. 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 as well as 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 was discussed and will be kept 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. LPA did not obsereve 15 minute checks for sleeping infants in file. LPA provided licensee with a copy of the safe sleep regulation, a safe sleep brochure, sample safe sleep log, and safe sleep Frequently Asked Questions and explained information to ensure documentation will be maintained. Licensee began creating safe sleep logs immediately and will ensure to maintain documentation readily available. 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. Licensee was reminded to ensure outdoor equipment is dusted off regularly to ensure no bugs are present. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete with emergency information as required. LPA observed PM 286 to be missing in all children's files, information was provided on how to access the form as well as a physical copy of the form. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training has not yet been completed. Licensee will provide proof of completion via email for all staff to LPA. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 2024. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers do not have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles. Licensee will provide proof of immunization records for S1 via email. 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. 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 . LPA and Licensee discussed 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. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following deficiencies are being cited: Type B: 1597.622(c)- Employees or volunteers at family day care home; immunization requirements; records; exemptions (see next page, 809 D) Licensee was provided a copy of appeal rights. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit is provided and required to be posted for 30 days.