Routine inspection (3-year)·July 24, 2024

On 7/24/2024 Licensing Program Analysts (LPA), Suzette Ornelas conducted an unannounced Annual Required Inspection. LPA was met by Facility Representative , Jenny Moz who guided LPA on a tour of the home. Days and hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8a-5p. LPA toured the home inside and outside and a census was taken. LPA observed 8 day care children and 2 adults. Capacity as specified on the license is being maintained . Licensee was not present at the facility but was available via telephone due to being at an appointment. Facility representative was present with 8 children (including four infants) and one other assistant ( Mabel Hernandez ). All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. Licensee's home is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom single family home. There are no bodies of water in the facility. Child care is provided in the living room on the left side of the home (day care area). Children also have access to the bathroom, which is located in the hall way upon exiting the home. All other rooms are off limits to children in care. Licensee and 1 assistant have proof of current CPR/First Aid Certificates 1/2024. The LPA toured all areas used by children during this inspection. Licensee reports she has no firearms or weapons in the home. The home was inspected inside and out for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, heating and ventilation, inaccessibility to poisons, detergents, cleaning compounds, medicines, and hazardous items that can pose a danger to children. The front outdoor play area which is currently off limits to children in care due to weather needs to be cleaned up, broken slide needs to be removed and baby gate needs to be secured. The First Aid Kit was observed and complete. Per LIS the facility annual fees are current. The facility roster was not observed, and not current. There are age appropriate toys and napping equipment on the premises. The required fire extinguisher (2A-10BC) was serviced on 1/24/2024. Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors are not in operable condition. Facility provides daily meals for the children. Licensee has posted as required the License, and all other required postings in a visible location. Per licensee, changing room area w/ couch near the restroom will be used as the isolation area. There is a fire place in the living room and in the back yard ( blocked by storage shelving units). There is currently 4 infants in care. LPA provided safe sleep information, including safe sleep flyer, sample 15 minute documentation log for all children under 2 years old, LIC9227 required for all children under 1 year old and, and safe sleep FAQ's packet. 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. LPA reviewed 5 children's records and observed records were incomplete. 6 out of nine enrolled children's files were missing the immunization records. Licensee will obtain records and provide proof to LPA via email. An emergency fire/disaster drill has been completed and documented within the last 6 months. Licensee and Assistants pediatric CPR/First Aid is current. A review of records indicates that all employees and/or volunteers have immunization records on file. Licensee and assistants have not completed the Mandated Reporter Training within 2 years. 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. 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. 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 . 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 . 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. 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. 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. LPAs 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, 7 Type B deficiencies are being cited. (see LIC809D) Licensee arrived after LPA closed care tool and reviewed other documents. This report shall be made available to the public upon request. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, ESTHER COHEN .