Routine inspection·September 7, 2022

On 9/7/2022 , Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Carol Heath conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year inspection at the Garcia Family Child Care . Upon arrival, the LPA met with the licensee, Maria Garcia who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. Family members residing in the home include 2 adults (licensee and adult daughter) and 1 child (16 years old. . Per LIS, facility annual fees are current. All adults living in the home have been background cleared. Per licensee, the hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. During this inspection, there were 6 children present. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) were discussed. The Home is set up as follows: This is a two story home consist of 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathroom, home with kitchen/dining, family/living room. There is a pool, spa, or other bodies of water on the premises. The home was inspected for safety, comfort, cleanliness, telephone service, central air, and heat and ventilation. The home has central heating and air conditioning. All windows have screens and are free of cracks, bugs, and debris. \303\230 Main Area: Main care is providing in the playroom which is the designated (dining/living room). Children use the bathroom located near the main entrance on the right. \302\267 Dining/Living room: Age appropriate toys and furniture were observed to be on the premises of this facility. There are multiple cubbies in which toys are stored in, there are also cubbies in which children can store their belongings. Educational/learning material were posted throughout the walls of the day-care. There are mats on the floor that have educational/learning activities on them. The mats were observed to be in good condition. \302\267 Children Bathroom (#1): Children use the bathroom next to the left side of the hallway. The Bathroom was toured and inspected sink/toilet is in operable condition. Toilet and faucets are clean, safe, and operable. All poison and medications are made inaccessible to children with child safety latches on the sink cabinet and drawers. The bathroom was observed to be free and clear of hazardous items. The bathroom was clean, sanitized, and in good repair. \302\267 Backyard: The backyard was inspected; The backyard is gated all around. Children play in the backyard. The backyard was inspected, and the backyard is dirt landscaping surrounded by brick fencing. This facility has an in-ground pool that is located in the backyard. The pool is surrounded by wrought iron fencing at least 5 feet in height. There are self-latching devices located no more than six inches from the top of the gates. The gates swing away from the pool and close without assistance. LPA observed the AC unit without cover, the swings have toddlers and young children swings on the top of each other. The outdoor storage does not have lock. \303\230 Off-limit : Off-limit areas include the home's entire upstairs (Stairs have a gate): All off-limit areas include: All bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs and the garage. \302\267 Kitchen: The kitchen was inspected to ensure hazardous and dangerous items were inaccessible to children. In the kitchen, LPA observed sharp utensils, poisons, and alcohols, medications are in the kitchen counter, sink which it is accessible to children. Sharp knives are in the kitchen draw with broken safety latch. \303\230 Others: \302\267 AC/Heating Unit was observed. AC/Heating Unit is located on the right side of the home and is accessible to children. \302\267 Bodies of water: Per the licensee, there is bodies of water in the home. The gate is the swing away from the pool, self-close, and has a self-latching device located no more than sitting inches from the top of the gate. \302\267 Electrical outlets: All unused electrical outlets are plugged in and made inaccessible to children. \302\267 Fire extinguisher (2A10BC) : LPA observed there is a required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) fully charged. However, the licensee does not remember when she bought the fire extinguisher and located in the kitchen inaccessible to children. \302\267 Fireplace: The fireplace was observed in the off-limits Family room and is screened to make it inaccessible to the children. \302\267 Hanging window blind cords : LPA observed outdoor window blind cords are accessible to children. \302\267 Incidental Medical Services (IMS): Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 the publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm . The Licensee will not be providing IMS to the children at this time. \302\267 Isolation area (Illness): Per licensee, if the child shows signs of illness, he/she will be separated from other children and stay in Family room . \302\267 Medications and cleaning solutions : Detergents/cleaning compounds are in the upper kitchen cabinet. Medications are in the off-limits bedroom. \302\267 Napping: Children will nap in the designated nap areas with adult supervision. LPA observed 3 playpens and 4 mats in the closet. \302\267 Overnight Care: Pre-licensee, she does not provide overnight care. \302\267 Pets: 1 dog. They have current vaccinations. \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 Stairs (For two-story hours): There is a safety gate barricaded to make the stairs inaccessible to the children. \302\267 The First Aid kit is located in the key-locked closet inaccessible to children. The First Aid Kit was observed 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 with an expiration date of 05/27/2024 . Licensee has valid vehicle insurance and vehicle registration. \302\267 Weapons or Firearms: Per Licensee, there are no Firearms at the facility at this time. LPA does not observe any firearms. \303\230 Documentation: \302\267 Child files : LPA reviewed 10 children's records, the records are incomplete and missing signature or information. \302\267 CPR/First Aid: LPA observed licensee has current Pediatric CPR and First Aid Training with expiration date (04/2024) 1 hour of nutrition training, (8) hours of Preventive Health and Safety Training. \302\267 Criminal Record: During today\342\200\231s inspection, License\342\200\231s mother Martha Garcia was visiting. She does not have her fingerprint cleared. \302\267 Facility fees: Per Licensing Information System, facility annual fees were current. \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 conducted on 05/2022 . \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: LPA observed 3 infants There are 3 infants (1 1/2 years old) enroll 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 Licensee has posted as required the Facility License , Emergency Disaster plan , Earthquake Preparedness and Parents Rights Poster \302\267 Mandated Reporter Training: The licensee has completed and renewal the online mandated reporter training at www.mandatedreporterca.com on 4/14/2019 \302\267 Staff Personnel File: LPA observed 1 staff information. LPA observed LIC 508 , 9052 , IZ, TB test, LIC 9108, Mandated Reporter Training and CPR/First Aid certificates . The file contained all required licensing documents. \302\267 Staffing Ratio and Capacity: This is an large family childcare facility. LPA observed 6 children (3 infants and 3 preschool) during the inspection. \303\230 The following information was discussed with the licensee : \303\274 Mandatory Forms for the children\342\200\231s files and provider\342\200\231s files. \303\274 Requirements for fire drills, earthquake drills, and documentation for both. \303\274 The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were discussed. \303\274 The licensee is reminded that 100% supervision is required for children at all times. \303\274 Capacity requirements, Roster requirements, Posting requirements, Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Mandatory Forms for the children\342\200\231s files and provider\342\200\231s files, and Safe Sleep Awareness. The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed. The licensee was reminded that supervision is always required for children in care. \303\274 Licensee was made aware that it is their responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must always have the facility\342\200\231s 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/or 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 Hot-line 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 clearance 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 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 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 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 Type A citation: LPA (name of analyst) informed licensee [or facility representative] (include name) that this report dated (insert visit date) document(s) (number of Type A citation) Type A citation(s) which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA (name of analyst) informed the licensee [or facility representative] to provide a copy of this licensing report dated (insert visit date) that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. \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). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers, and any other items that fall into that category. \303\274 --Licensee was advised to visit the CCL website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) to obtain updates of 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 AM - 5:00 PM. \303\274 A copy of the Safe Sleep Proposed Regulations was provided to Licensee. \303\274 LPA provided consultation during the inspection. Deficiencies cited: (See LIC 809D). The following Type A and B deficiencies are being cited in accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety codes. LPA also provided (LIC 9224) for parent signature. Exit interview conducted and the report was reviewed with the licensee Maria Garcia.