Routine inspection (3-year)·October 17, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Elicia Calvillo conducted an unannounced annual required inspection to the above facility on 10/17/2024. LPA arrived at the facility at 08:35 AM, identified self and met with Cynthia Castillo, Licensee, who guided analyst on a tour of the inside and outside of the facility. There were 8 children present at arrival. Also present was Staff #1 (S1). LPA provided Licensee with a copy of the LIC125 Entrance Checklist to help facilitate the inspection. Facility operation hours are Monday to Friday from 7:00AM to 6:00PM. The family child care home is one story dueling with a combined living/dining/kitchen Room, 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. There is a front yard that will be used for dropping off and picking up children. There is a fenced outdoor play area in the back of the house. LPA observed the following inside areas will be used for child care: living/dining/kitchen room, \342\200\234Pink\342\200\235 bedroom #2, \342\200\234Blue\342\200\235 bedroom #3 and bathroom #2 are used for providing care and are accessible to children. Living/dining/kitchen room will be used for dropping off and sleeping and LPA observed cots and bed linens stored in the closet. Bedroom #2 and bedroom #3 will be used for reading, arts and crafts, learning activities, and eating and LPA observed toys and play items that are safe, clean, and appropriate for the ages of the children. All other rooms are off-limits and made inaccessible by use of safety door locks. There is telephone service via a landline that is used during operation hours. PAGE 1 OF 5 Bathroom #2 located in hallway near bedroom #2 will be used for children. The vanity cabinet holds paper products and no hazards were observed. LPA observed that the bathroom that children will use was safe and sanitary. Applicant stated that when a child shows signs of an illness the child will isolated away from the other children. Each bedroom is equipped with a smoke detector and there is one combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector in the hallway near bedroom #2; all were tested and are operable. There is a working fire extinguisher, the valve on the required 3A 40BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and Licensee was not able to confirm last service date. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, hot tubs, fish ponds, or similar bodies of water during the inspection on the property. Per Licensee, there are no firearms or ammunition on the premises. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible with the use of a safety latch. Licensee has two dogs and are kept in the bedroom #1 and a fenced outdoor space near the front of the house during the hours of operations. LPA did not observe a fireplace or an open-faced heater. Per the facility sketch there was a fireplace in the living/dining room that has been removed and Licensee will provide an updated facility sketch. There is a working fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. PAGE 2 OF 5 There are currently no infants in care under the age of 12 months. Licensee states that if an infant is enrolled, the infant will sleep in the living room where they are constantly supervised. Infants shall be checked on every 15 minutes and the time of each 15-minute check shall be documented with child\342\200\231s name and date. The LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age and reference Provider Information Notice (PIN) 20-24 CCP. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with Licensee 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 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. Licensee was reminded that children in care are to be supervised at all times and made aware that 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 is located on the back yard of the house, is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. LPA observed a climbing structure consisting of two slides, and ladder on an artificial grass surface with padding to absorb falls. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were complete and documented on the LIC857. PAGE 3 OF 5 An emergency fire/disaster drill has been completed within the last 6 months (5/24/2024) and the documentation of the fire/disaster drill was not readily available upon request. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 07/21/2021 and an updated completion certificate was not available upon inspection. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 07/2025. There were 1 personnel record for LPA to review and observed the file was not complete and documented on the LIC 869. Personnel record was missing current Mandated Reporter training certificate and immunization record were not readily available upon request. All adults who reside or work in the home have a criminal record clearance or exemption. Staff # 1 was removed from the facility roster on 05/02/2024 as they are going through a name change. There are no excluded individuals present at this home. Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, 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 for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, a Plan for Providing IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice)/ (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . During the exit interview, the Licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. PAGE 4 OF 5 .Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/inspection-process . The following Type B deficiencies 1596.8662 (b)(1) Mandated Reporter Training, 1597.622 (c) Immunization Records, 1597.622 (a)(1) Immunization Records, and 102370 (k) Criminal Record Clearance and listed on the attached deficiencies page are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. A Notice of Site Visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative. Failure to comply with posting requirement will result in an immediate civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview was conducted with Cynthia Castillo, Licensee including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role. PAGE 5 OF 5