Routine inspection (3-year)·November 3, 2023

On 11/3/2023 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Loyce Phillips conducted an unannounced Required Inspection and was met by Licensee, Gabriela Garcia-Armenta. LPA observed 5 children in care today with Licensee, 2 assistant and Licensee Spouse. All adults have a criminal record clearance. Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm. LPA toured the home inside and outside. This is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with living room, dining area, kitchen, laundry room and covered outdoor patio and attached converted garage. The areas that are accessible to children: Bedrooms 1 and 2, living room, dining area, covered patio, kitchen and bathroom. Daily activities are conducted in the patio area. LPA reminded licensee that eating, toileting and sleeping is not allowed in the patio area. Licensee provides care and supervision while children are playing in the backyard. LPA observed 2 storage units in the back yard. The areas that are off limits to children: Attached converted garage. The garage made inaccessible by a safety gate. No poisons were observed during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible to children. There is a full charged fire extinguisher located in the kitchen serviced on 9/22/2023. The facility has a working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector, inside the home. LPA observed first aid kit. The facility has adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are no stairs in the home. The home has working telephone service and LPA confirmed the phone number is (310) 528-0568. 809-C 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. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid was completed on 8/27/2022. Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 9/25/2023. A review of records indicates that Licensee and staff have immunization records on file for influenza, pertussis and measles. This facility currently provides Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed storage of medication and equipment/supplies, and reviewed children\342\200\231s, personnel, and administrative records. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514- 0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-carecenters/ . 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. Safe Sleep - 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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee [or 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. 809-C 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 . MyChildCarePlan.org \342\200\223 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. Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies are cited. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report was read and provided to the Licensee. This report shall me made available to the public upon request. LIC 9213 Notice of Site Visit was provided and required to be posted for 30 days.