Routine inspection·July 19, 2021

On 07/19/2021 at 10:00 AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Miriam Cohen and Lillian Casillas, conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection and was met by Staff #1 (S1). Also present was Staff #2 (S2). During today\342\200\231s visit, LPA Cohen spoke with licensee, Cynthia Castillo, on the telephone. Per licensee, she is currently at the doctor\342\200\231s office. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM \342\200\223 6:00 PM. LPAs toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. Current facility sketch reviewed, and Licensee confirmed that the kitchen, bathroom #1, and the backyard are used for providing care and are accessible to children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of safety gate and door locks. There is no swimming pool or other bodies of water on the premises. There are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. Firearms and ammunition are stored and locked separately. All poisons are kept in a locked storage area. No poisons were observed during the inspection . Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. The fireplace located in the living room and is made inaccessible by a screen and a lock and will not be in use during day care hours. There are no fireplaces or open face heaters in the home. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in this home. Safe toys and play equipment are observed. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (818) 488-9263. There are currently three infants, older than 12 months, in care during today's inspection. 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 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. Individual Infant Sleeping Plan is completed and 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. 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. 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. Upon request, copies of the Mandated Reporter Training certification for the licensee, S1, and S2 were not available for LPA to inspect. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on May 2023. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles. 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: *Immunization Record H&S 1597.622(a)(1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year. This requirement is not met as evidenced by observation and records review conducted during today\342\200\231s inspection. Staff #2 (S2) is missing proof of Pertussis, Measles, and flu/flu waiver vaccines. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. LPA discussed the influenza waiver with the S1 during today\342\200\231s inspection. This is a Type B violation and it poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. Licensee shall ensure all staff and volunteers have appropriate records for immunizations. License to obtain and maintain immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles for each staff or volunteers present at the facility. During the inspection S2 presented a waiver letter for influenza vaccine. *Mandated Reporter H&S 1596.862(b)(1) On or before March 30, 2018, a person who, on January 1, 2018, is a licensed child care provider, administrator, or employee of a licensed child day care facility shall complete the mandated reporter training provided pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a), and shall complete renewal mandated reporter training every two years following the date on which he or she completed the initial mandated reporter training. This requirement is not met as evidenced by observation and records review conducted during today\342\200\231s inspection. The licensee failed to ensure that the required mandated reporter assessment was completed and a certification obtained. Licensee, S1, and S2, are missing proof of mandated reporting certification. This is a Type B violation and it poses a potential risk to the health and safety risk of children in care. 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.