Routine inspection·December 6, 2024

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Roberto Luque Avila conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility on 12/6/2024. LPA arrived at the facility at 8:40AM, identified self and met with Girija Adlyd, Licensee who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. LPA provided Licensee with a copy of the LIC 126 Entrance Checklist to help facilitate the inspection. LPA observed 0 children 0 staff upon arrival. Per Licensee, operation hours are 24 hours a day 7 days a week. There are 19 children that are currently enrolled. The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted. Licensee is requesting a capacity increase at this time. The facility has an approved fire clearance from the Los Angeles Fire Department. Inspector Ildefonso Felix approved the fire inspection on 06/18/2024 allowing the capacity increase to 14. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry section, den, front yard, fenced backyard, and a detached garage. The children use the bathroom #2 located in the rear of the home next to the den. The restroom that children use was observed to be safe and sanitary. LPA observed that there is a screened fireplace in the living room. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children include: bedroom #1 and #2, bathroom #1 and detached garage. These areas are made inaccessible by locked doors. The licensee provides food for children in care. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. There is telephone service via cellphone that is used and the cellphone stays at the facility during operation hours. There is ventilation and heating via mini split unit. Safe toys, play equipment and materials were observed. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible to children. Page 1 of 4 Licensee states that there are no firearms stored in the home. The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home and understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock.. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged, however there is no tag indicating is has been serviced within the last year. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are located in the living room and bedroom #3 and were tested and are operable. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months and document the date and time of each drill. At this time there is no documentation that the fire drill has been completed within the last 6 months. Licensee states that they are not currently caring for infants. 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. 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. LPA did not observe any children left in parked vehicles. Car seats shall only be used for transportation. LPA did not observe any children sleeping in car seats. The licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires on 11/26/2026. There are first aid supplies available under the sink in the children's bathroom. Page 2 of 4 LPA observed that the Licensee has proof of the Mandated Reporter AB 1207 compliant Child Care Training Certificate on file. The licensee has proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, measles, and TB clearance. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed, including emergency information and were observed to be complete. There are is pets on the home to include 1 dog that has current vaccination records and 3 fish in a tank. LPA observed an empty fountain with rocks on top in the backyard that does not pose a risk to children in care. Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home. 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/ . LPA advised that if a child shows signs of illness he/she/they shall be separated from other children. Per licensee if a child shows signs of illness they will be separated in the living room and parents are notified to pick up their child. Licensee as 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. Page 3 of 4 To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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/process LPA advised the Applicant to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov 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. The following deficiencies listed on the attached deficiency page are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health & safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. During the exit interview, the licensee, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights and report were provided with the licensee Girija Adlyd. Page 4 of 4