Routine inspection·April 15, 2025

On 4/15/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Isabel Ortega conducted an unannounced Annual Random inspection. The LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry by Licensee who guided the LPA on a tour of the home. Upon entry to the home LPA observed 11 children in care and two staff providing care and supervision. The operational childcare hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Licensee provides children enrolled with breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. This is a one-story family with a detached car garage(separated from children's play area), a pool with jacuzzi. LPA observed a 5 feet metal white fence, self-latching gate that swings away from pool. There is a living room, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, four restroom, side wooden porch, and back room with City permit approval(same address). This back room with permit is utilize for day care activities referred to as the play house. Main care is provided in both the main home and the back room referred to as the children’s play areas. Room #1 in the main home is utilized for activities and napping. Licensee utilizes cots and cribs for infants during nap time. The off-limits areas are the two bedrooms #2 and #3 (maintained locked), one restroom (in the master bedroom #3), side porch(gated), the detached car garage maintained locked, and pool with jacuzzi(5 feet metal white metal bar gate around(pool is visible), and gate is self-latching away from the pool. January 2025 Pool regulations 1596.814 are not being implemented, according to licensee she was not aware and has ordered the pool alarm motion sensor, the 12 fixed feet rescue pole with hook and the life ring with minimum exterior diameter of 17 inches approved by the US Coast Guard. In addition, no log of daily checks prior to opening day care have been logged to verify all pool requirements and devices are functioning. Facility was cited a Type B for each Regulation violation. A total of 4 regulations have not been implemented as stipulated on Provider Information Regulation(PIN). According to licensee she is registered to receive PINS but might have not seen regulation changes. 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 knives, medication, cleaning supplies and chemicals are kept inaccessible to children. Per licensee there are no weapons or guns on the facility. LPA did not observe any weapons or guns on the premises during inspection. There are educational age-appropriate toys and equipment on the premises. The First Aid kit with a temperature thermometer was observed and complete. The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) is reading in green (purchased with one year). Smoke and carbon monoxide detector dual is operating condition. The disaster drills are conducted every six-month. Emergency drills are conducted every 6 months last emergency drill is documented on 2/04/2025 at 11:00 a.m. Licensee had all the required posted documents: Facility License (LIC 203, Notice of Parent's Rights Poster (PUB 394), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610A), and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC 9148). The licensee maintains proof of immunization against pertussis (TDAP), measles (MMR), Tuberculous (TB) and written statement opt out of influenza. Licensee provided certificate of completion Pediatric First Aid and CPR training which does not expire until 06/25/2025. Childcare Provider Mandated Reporter training – General, Childcare Provider and Exam are required to be renewed every two-years. Mandated Reporter Certificate on file is dated 06/16/2023. The following were discussed: No smoking, infant walkers, Johnny jumpers, exersaucers and any other item that falls into that category are permitted in the facility. The LPA also discussed earthquake safety and necessity of drills, required forms for children’s files, facility files and posting requirements and penalty. The licensee is aware all adults living in or having access to the home are required to have fingerprint clearances with Department of Justice, FBI and Child Abuse Index prior to having contact with children. If the aforementioned is not adhered to, a Civil Penalty of up to $500, per non-cleared adult will be assessed immediately. Any person who will be visiting regularly or for longer than one week is required to Fingerprints. The Licensee was reminded to report Unusual Incidents. A report shall be made to the department by telephone or fax during the department's normal business hours before the close of the next working day following the occurrence during the operation of family day care home. In addition, a written report shall be submitted to the department within seven days following the occurrence of any events specified above. Licensee was informed to utilize the Unusual Incident Report/Injury Report form LIC624B when submitting the report to the department. The following was also discussed with the licensee: 1. The following items are zero tolerance by Licensing: Refused Entry to a Facility or Any Part of a Facility is a violation of Section 1596.852, 1596.853 or 1597.09. Regulations 101238 (g) (2), The Presence of an Excluded Individual, Fire Clearance Violations, Accessible Bodies of Water, Accessible Firearms, Ammunition or Both 2. Pediatric First Aid and CPR: American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) approved in Pediatric First Aid and CPR must be present. Certification must be renewed every two years. 3. Licensee was informed that the mandated reporter training must be completed every 2 years, and is available at www.mandatedreporterca.com 4. In the absence of the licensee a qualified adult must be present, supervising the children; a qualified adult is an individual who has a valid and current Pediatric first aid/ CPR-adult-child- infant certification (EMSA approved), a valid criminal record clearance associated to the facility license, immunization's (MMR, TDAP, TB and Influenza or Influenza declination), AB 1207 Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Certificate. 5. A current roster of children enrolled must be available and maintained for a period of 3 years, even after children are no longer attending the facility. 6. Annual fees must be paid promptly and by the due date or a late fee shall be assessed and/or the license shall be terminated 7. The fire extinguisher type 2A-10BC must be serviced annually or as often as necessary and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be checked, and batteries replaced as needed. 8. Changes should be reported to the Department as soon as they occur such as construction, remodeling, telephone number changes and/or if you move from your home. 9. Any unusual incidents or injuries must be reported to the Department within 24 hours via telephone and within seven (7) days in writing (refer to LIC 624B). 10. Fire and safety drills must be performed every six (6) months and documented for review by the Department. 11. Smoking is prohibited in the family childcare home. 12. Children and staff records must be maintained and updated as needed and be available for review by the Department. 13. Immunization Requirement: H&S 1597.622: Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. The licensee and all adults working with children have proof of immunization. 14. Inspection Authority: All adults living and working in the home shall be made of aware of the Department’s right to inspection the home, which includes, but is not limited to the right to enter the home when children are being cared for, interview children and adults and review documentation. 15. The facility license number must be on all advertisements, publications, or announcements with the intent to attract clients. 16. Isolation for children: When a child is ill, he/she shall be separated from other children (reference 102417(e) Operation of a Family Childcare Home). 17. Liability Insurance was discussed; LPA advised applicant to review Title 22 Regulation 102417(m)(1) for additional information. 18. Dog(s) and/or pets are recommended to be isolated from children in care. 19. No baby bouncers, no infant walkers, no Johnny jumpers, no saucer chairs, and any other item that falls into this category is not permitted in the facility. 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 . Safe Sleep regulations (under 24 months) were discussed with Licensee and referred to the CCL web site for additional information and PINS. Infants under 2 years of age shall have the 15-minute checks logs completed during nap time. All infants under one year of age shall have the LIC9227 sleep plan completed by parent until infant master’s developmental stage of rolling over on their own. 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 licensees 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) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02CCP. 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 Childcare Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . MyChildCarePlan.org- Family Childcare Homes Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. Megan’s Law - Family Childcare Homes During the exit interview , according to licensee there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Childcare Advocates: To sign up for our Quarterly Updates please email the Childcare Advocates at chilcareadvocatesprogram@dss.ca.gov & (916) 654-154. The licensee was informed of the responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse by calling the Child Abuse Hot line at 1-800-540-4000. The facility was not found to be complying per Title 22 regulations, four B deficiencies were cited today. January Regulations for Family Child Care Pools were not implemented. 1. The pool alarm motion sensor, 2. The 12 fixed feet rescue pole with hook, 3. The life ring with minimum exterior diameter of 17 inches approved by the US Coast Guard and 4. Log of checks prior to opening the day care verifying all 2025 pool requirements and devices are functioning. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this Report, a Notice of Site visit and Appeal rights were provided and discussed. All licensing reports are recommended to keep for 3 years, and the Notice of Site visit is to be posted visible to parents for 30 days.