Routine inspection·April 24, 2023

On 4/24/2023 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Heath conducted an unannounced Required 1-Year inspection at the Araujo Arriola Family Child Care. Upon arrival, the LPA met with the licensee, Brenda Araujo-Arriola, who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. Individuals that reside in the home include 2 adults (licensee and her husband) and 3 children (age:9,7,and 4 ). Pre Guardian, all adults in this facility obtain a criminal record clearance. This is a large family childcare facility. During the inspection, LPA observed 8 childcare children (1 school-age, 4 preschools and 3 toddler) with her assistants. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Per Licensing Information System, annual facility fees is current . Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. Per the licensee, she does not have children who need IMS at this time. The home is set up as follows: This is a single-story home with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathroom home, a kitchen, a living room, formal dining, a family room, and a garage. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, central air, and heat and ventilation. The house has central heating and air conditioning. All windows have screens and are free of cracks, bugs, and debris. Main Area : Main care is provided in living room #1. Children use the bathroom in the hallway on the left from the main entrance . Children have access to the kitchen and backyard. \302\267 Family Room: In the family room, the designated playroom, LPA observed age-appropriate toys and furniture for the children. There are games and books on the premises of this facility. The carpets and other materials were observed to be in good condition. In the family room, additional toys were observed stored in cubbies. LPA observed several wires (TV, secure system), peeling paint. \302\267 Children's bathroom (#1): Bathroom: Children will use the bathroom is next to the door. The bathroom was the tour. The bathroom was clean, sanitized, and in good repair. The toilet was inspected, and the sink/toilet is in operable condition. The toilet and faucets are clean, safe, and operable. The bathroom was observed to be free and clear of hazardous items. \302\267 Backyard: The backyard was inspected; The outdoor backyard is used by the children for outside play. The backyard is gated all around. The outdoor play area was observed to be free of hazards and loose and sharp parts. There is a grass and concrete area for active play. The home has a pool that is located on the right side of the home that is gated. This side of the home is completely off-limits to children. There is another restroom outdoors that is only for the pool and is off-limits to children. LPA also observed a trampoline in the off-limit backyard area. The trampoline is only for her own children \302\267 Off-limit : Off-limit The home has a 4 bedroom home and 3 restrooms inside the home all bedrooms and restrooms are off limits. The home has two family rooms, a dining area, a kitchen and a laundry room. All these areas are off-limits. The home also has a basement that is off-limits. Kitchen/Dining Room: The kitchen was inspected to ensure dangerous items were inaccessible to children (Safety latches). All sharp utensils, poisons, and medications are unavailable to children in the kitchen, with child safety gate. Other: \302\267 AC/Heating Unit / Swamp Cooler unit was observed. The swamp cooler unit is inaccessible to children. \302\267 Bodies of water: Pre the licensee, there were bodies of water in the home. Fences are at least five feet high and shall be constructed so that the fence does not obscure the pool from view. The bottom and sides of the fence shall comply with Division 1, Appendix Chapter 4 of the 1994 Uniform Building CodeL. PA observed the barriers; gates shall swing away from the pool, self-close, and have a self-latching device no more than six inches from the top. \302\267 Electrical outlets: All unused electrical outlets are plugged in and made inaccessible to children. \302\267 Food: The licensee is enrolled in Food program. The licensee will provide Breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Or the food is brought from home. The containers were labeled with the children\342\200\231s names and properly stored or refrigerated. \302\267 Fire extinguisher (2A10BC) : LPA observed a required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) reading in Green and located in the classroom, inaccessible to children. It meets standards established by the State Fire Marshall. \302\267 Fireplace: No fireplace in the classroom \302\267 Hanging window blind cords : No window blind cords \302\267 Isolation area (Illness): Per the licensee, if the child shows signs of illness, they will be separated from other children and stay in front door. \302\267 Medications and cleaning solutions : Detergents/cleaning compounds are in the upper kitchen cabinet, inaccessible to the children. Medications are in the off-limits bedroom. \302\267 Napping: Children will nap in designated areas with adult supervision. LPA observed 9 cots and 3 playpens \302\267 Overnight Care: According to the licensee does not provide overnight care. \302\267 Pets: There are 1 big dog and 3 small dogs (garage). They have current vaccinations. The dogs are in the off-limed area and do not interace with children. \302\267 Phone service: There is a working landline or cell phone \302\267 Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide: The smoke detectors and carbon monoxide devices tested operable. \302\267 The First Aid kit is in the key-locked closet, inaccessible to children. The First Aid Kit was observed to be complete with supplies and a first aid manual . \302\267 Transportation : The licensee does provide transportation for children. The licensee has a valid California driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and vehicle registration. \302\267 Weapons or Firearms: Per the licensee, the husband is the police office. The husband has the weapon when he comes home. LPA observed the basedment with the key lock. The licensee\342\200\231s husband stored the firearms in off limited basement inaccessible to children. The firearms are locked. Ammunition is stored and locked separately from firearms. The firing pin was removed and stored separately from firearms. Documentation: \302\267 Child files : LPA observed that 5 children's files contained all required licensing documents. \302\267 CPR/First Aid: LPA observed licensee has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Training with an expiration date (of 04/2023) . \302\267 Fire Drill and Disaster Drill: Per the licensee, fire, and disaster drills are conducted every 6 months; the last drill was documented and performed on 4/11/23 . \302\267 Immunization: The licensee and her assistant have the required immunizations (MMR and DTaP). The licensee and her assistant provided a written statement declining the influenza vaccination. \302\267 Infant Sleeping Plan (LIC 9227) and Sleeping Log: There are 1 infant (6 months) enrolled in the facility. The licensee does not have LIC 9227 and Sleeping log in the files. LPA shared the Safe Sleeping Regulation with the licensee. \302\267 The licensee post all required information \302\267 Mandated Reporter Training: The licensee has completed and renewed the online mandated reporter training at www.mandatedreporterca.com on 3/2025 \302\267 Staff Personnel File: LPA observed 3 staff information. The file contained all required licensing documents The following information was discussed with the licensee : \303\274 Mandatory Forms for the children's files and provider's files. \303\274 The licensee is reminded that 100% supervision is required for children at all times. \303\274 Capacity requirements, Roster requirements, and Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). \303\274 Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations and anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee was advised that the inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must always have the facility's phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified. \303\274 Licensee was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC624B \303\274 The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-540-4000. Also, call the CCL office and follow up with a written Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624B). \303\274 Criminal Record Statement: Licensee [or facility representative] was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, including employees and volunteers, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption or transfer their existing support or exemption prior to the initial presence in a licensed Family Child Care Home. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day up to $500.00 maximum per day/per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated. \303\274 Safe Sleep: LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with the licensee [or facility representative] 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 the licensee [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. \303\274 A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a family child care home in accordance with Health and Safety code sections 1596.848(b) and (c). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucer, and other items that fall into that category. \303\274 Notice of Site Visit: A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. \303\274 Posting Requirements: Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. \303\274 The regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family childcare home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). \303\274 Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) to obtain updates on courses and updates/changes to the regulations. n Our Quarterly updates come out every 3 months. They are also now in Spanish. Please log in to the CCLD website, or you can email our advocates to have the quarterly updates sent directly to your email. Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov \303\274 The Duty Worker is available for questions Monday through Friday at (661) 202-3318 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. \303\274 A copy of the Safe Sleep Proposed Regulations was provided to the licensee. Deficiencies cited: (See LIC 809D). The following Type B deficiencies are being cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and Health & Safety codes. An exit interview was conducted, and the report was reviewed with the licensee Brenda Araujo-Arrio.