Routine inspection·June 28, 2023

On 6/8/2023 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Heath conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year inspection at the Cruz, Clegg Family Child Care . Upon arrival, the LPA met with the licensee, Rosa Cruz & Cintia Clegg, who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. Family members residing in the home include 3 adults (licensee and 2 other adults) and 2 children ( 13, 17 yr) . Per LIS, annual facility fees are current. All adults living in the home have been background cleared. There were 2 day-care children (21 months and 20 months) and her assistant (licensee\342\200\231s daughter) present during this inspection. Pre Guardian, all adults in this facility obtain a criminal record clearance. This is a large family childcare facility. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 24 hours. During the inspection, Per Licensing Information System, annual facility fees were current. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Per the licensee, she does not have children who need IMS at this time. The home is set up as follows: This is a two-story home with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with a kitchen, living room, formal dining room, laundry room, family room, and garage (2 cars), and no childcare activities are conducted there. Office/storage area at the entrance on the right and from inside the garage. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, central air, and heat and ventilation. The house has central heating and air conditioning. All windows have screens and are free of cracks, bugs, and debris. Main Area : Main care is provided in the family room . Children use the bathroom located next to the family room. Children do not have access to the backyar d. \302\267 Family Room: In the area, LPA observed age-appropriate toys and furniture for the children. There are games and books on the premises of this facility. The carpets and other materials were observed to be in good condition. \302\267 Children's bathroom: Children will use the bathroom next to the family room. The bathroom was the tour. The bathroom was clean, sanitized, and in good repair. The toilet was inspected, and the sink/toilet is in operable condition. The toilet and faucets are clean, safe, and operable. The bathroom was observed to be free and clear of hazardous items. Off-limit : The areas include the entire upstairs (4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry), Backyard, and garage. kitchen (gated on both sides) : During today\342\200\231s inspection, the kitchen gates were not on. LPA observed medications and sharp knives in the kitchen. LPA asked the licensee to remove all the materials. The kitchen was inspected to ensure hazardous and dangerous items were inaccessible to children (some Safety latches). Other: \302\267 AC/Heating Unit was observed. The AC/Heating Unit is located on the right side of the home and is inaccessible to children. \302\267 Bodies of water: Pre the licensee, there were no bodies of water in the home. \302\267 Electrical outlets: All unused electrical outlets are plugged in and made inaccessible to children. \302\267 Food: The licensee will provide Breakfast, lunch, and snacks. \302\267 Fire extinguisher (2A10BC) : LPA observed a required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) reading in Green and located in the kitchen, inaccessible to children. It meets standards established by the State Fire Marshall. \302\267 Hanging window blind cords : The cords are inaccessible to children. \302\267 Isolation area (Illness): Per the licensee, if the child shows signs of illness, they will be separated from other children and stay in the living room \302\267 Medications and cleaning solutions : Detergents/cleaning compounds are kept under the kitchen sink with a magnetic lock. Medications are kept in the kitchen pantry on the top shelf. \302\267 Napping: Children will nap in designated areas with adult supervision. LPA observed 4 mats in the closet. Pre licensee, no school-age children are taking a nap \302\267 Pet: There is a small dog in the facility. The dog does not interact with childcare children \302\267 Phone service: There is a working landline or cell phone \302\267 Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide: The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide devices tested operable. \302\267 The First Aid kit is located in the key-locked closet, inaccessible to children. The First Aid Kit was observed to be complete with supplies and a first aid manual . \302\267 Transportation : The licensee will transport Daycare children. \302\267 Weapons or Firearms: Per Licensee, there are no Firearms at the facility at this time. LPA does not observe any firearms. Documentation: \302\267 Child files : LPA observed that 5 children's files contained all required licensing documents. \302\267 CPR/First Aid: LPA observed licensee has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Training with an expiration date (of 08/2023) . \302\267 Fire Drill and Disaster Drill: Per the licensee, fire and disaster drills are conducted every 6 months; the last drill was documented and performed on 6/19/23 . \302\267 Immunization: The assistant does not have the required immunizations (MMR and DTaP) and TB in her file. The licensee and her assistant provided a written statement declining the influenza vaccination. \302\267 Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) and Sleeping Log: LPA observed 2 infants have LIC 9227, and NO the Sleeping logs are in each infant's file. Pre-licensee does not keep the logs. LPA lets the licensee knows the records need to keep for 3 years. \302\267 The licensee does post all required information \302\267 Mandated Reporter Training: The licensee has completed and renewed the online mandated reporter training at www.mandatedreporterca.com on 7/26/202 \302\267 Staff Personnel File: LPA observed 2 staff information. Some information is missing: IZ record (#1), TB test (#1 and #2), Mandated reporter training (#2) The following information was discussed with the licensee : \303\230 Mandatory Forms for the children's files and provider's files. \303\230 The licensee is reminded that 100% supervision is required for children at all times. \303\230 Capacity requirements, Roster requirements, and Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). \303\230 Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations and anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee was advised that the inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. \303\230 Licensing must always have the facility's phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified. \303\230 Licensee was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC624B \303\230 The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-540-4000. Also, call the CCL office and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B). \303\230 Criminal Record Statement: The licensee [or facility representative] 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 support or exemption prior to the 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. \303\230 Safe Sleep: LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the licensee [or facility representative] 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 the licensee [facility representative] 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. \303\230 A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family child care home in accordance with Health and Safety code sections 1596.848(b) and (c). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucer, and other items that fall into that category. \303\230 Notice of Site Visit: A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. \303\230 Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. \303\230 The regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). \303\230 Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) to obtain updates on courses and updates/changes to the regulations. \303\230 Our Quarterly updates come out every 3 months. They are also now in Spanish. Please log in to the CCLD website, or you can email our advocates to have the quarterly updates sent directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov \303\230 The Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Deficiencies cited: (See LIC 809D). The following Type B deficiencies are being cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety codes. An exit Interview was conducted, and a copy of this Report and a Notice of the Site visit were provided to the licensee, Cruz, Rosa & Clegg Cintia .