Routine inspection (3-year)·February 25, 2025

On 02/25/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elicia Calvillo conducted an unannounced 3 Year Required Annual inspection at 16004 Devonshire Street, Granada Hills, CA. 91344. LPA arrived at the facility at 01:05 PM, identified self and met with Sonia Aguilar, Licensee, who guided analyst on a tour of the inside and outside of the facility. LPA provided Licensee with a copy of the LIC125 Entrance Checklist -Family Child Care Homes to help facilitate the inspection. There were 7 children and 1 adult present at arrival. The Facility operation hours are Monday to Friday from 07:00AM to 06:00 PM. The licensee provided proof of control of property. The family child care home is a one-story dwelling, includes living/dining room, kitchen, laundry room, 2 bathrooms, and 3 bedrooms and detached garage converted to an ADU (16002 Devonshire Street, Granada Hills, CA 91344). There is a front yard use foe dropping off and picking up children. There is a fenced outdoor play area in the back of the house. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. The children use the living/dining room for child care activities, sleeping, and eating. There are tables and chairs, toys and play items that are safe, clean, and appropriate for the ages of the children. There are mats and portable pack and play cribs and bed linens available for children. The children use the bathroom in the hallway near living/dining room. The kitchen is made inaccessible with the use of child proof latches. The licensee provides food for children in care. Licensee stated when food is brought to the facility is labeled with child\342\200\231s name and stored properly. There is telephone service via a landline at the facility during the hours of operation. PAGE 1 OF 5 The outdoor play area is located in the back yard of the house, is fenced and there are no hazards to children present. LPA observed appropriate toys and other play equipment for children in care. LPA observed a the play area is covered with cement and grass and there is adequate shading with a covered patio. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and detached garage converted to an ADU and made inaccessible by use of door locks. LPA did observe a front yard, per Licensee, the front yard is not used for child care activities and is used for dropping off and picking up children. Per Licensee, there are no firearms, ammunition, or poisons on the premises. LPA did not observe any firearms, ammunition or poisons during the inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medication and other hazardous items are made inaccessible. There are no pets on the premises. LPA did observe a faux fireplace that needs to be plugged in to work. LPA did not observe any open face heater during the inspection. There is a working fire extinguisher, combination smoke detector/ carbon monoxide detector and adequate heating and ventilation for safety and comfort. There are currently infants in care. 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 observed Infant Sleeping Plans in each child\342\200\231s file. LPA did not observe the following items during the inspection: Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, Trampolines and/or any other item that fall into these categories are not permitted in a family child care facility. PAGE 2 OF 5 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. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted. LPA reviewed a sample of children\342\200\231s files and observed files were not complete and documented on the LIC857. There were 7 of 7 children\342\200\231s files were missing Affidavit for Liability Insurance, 5 of 7 children\342\200\231s files missing Immunization records and 6 of 7 children\342\200\231s files missing Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment. An emergency fire/disaster drill has been completed and documented within the last 6 months on 12/20/2024. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training was expired. Licensee\342\200\231s pediatric CPR/First Aid expires on 06/2026. There were 1 personnel record for LPA to review and observed files were not complete and documented on LIC859. The personal record was missing copy of immunization record, copy of TB test, and current Mandated Reporter Training Completion Certificate. LPA reviewed with licensee the LIC 311D, Forms/Records to Keep In Your Family Child Care Homes, children's forms/records, facility forms/records, and information to be posted. 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. Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home. 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. PAGE 3 OF 5 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/ . 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. Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) regularly sends information to licensed facilities, providers, and stakeholders by way of Provider Information Notices (PIN), Program Quarterly Update Newsletters and other important information communication platforms. To receive important licensed related information to licensed facilities, visit the CCLD Important Information website at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care\302\255 licensing/subscribe and select the Child Care option to receive email communication. 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 . PAGE 4 OF 5 Per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter 3, of the California Code of Regulations, the following two Type B deficiencies being cited today, Health and Safety Code1596.8662 (b)(1) Mandated Reporter Training and 102421(b) Children\342\200\231s Records on the attached deficiency 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 Sonia Aguilar, Licensee including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role. PAGE 5 OF 5