Routine inspection·June 6, 2025

On Friday, June 6, 2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Mayra Rivera and Isabel Ortega conducted an unannounced annual inspection and met with licensee Alma Gonzalez who granted access and guided LPAs Rivera and Ortega on a tour of the facility. Family members residing in the home have been discussed with licensee and are cleared. LPA observed 2 infants, 1 preschool and 4 school-age children. LPA informed licensee own children under the age of 10 are also counted part of the ratio. Operating hours are Monday to Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and closed on Sundays and care for children ages 0 to 13 years old. Annual fee is up to date and reminded licensee fee will be due in July. This facility is a one-story home that consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, dining room, laundry room, and front and backyard fenced. Areas off limits to children include- 3 bedrooms (one located across from the bathroom and the other two in the living room), kitchen, laundry room, back yard and master bathroom. LPA observe a gate barrier between kitchen and dining and living room and hallway. LPA observed off limit bedroom doorknobs to have childproof round balls. Areas accessible to children include the living room, dining room, bathroom located in the hallway and front yard. LPAs Rivera and Ortega inspected the facility for safety, comfort, cleanliness, ventilation and working phone (cell phone and landline). For ventilation, LPA Rivera observed central AC/heater, and the vents located on the ceiling. LPA observed the furniture, children\342\200\231s materials, to be in good condition and age appropriate. LPAs Rivera and Ortega observed the play rug that is located in the living to have a plastic cover. The children mentioned the licensee\342\200\231s cat had vomit on the carpet earlier in the morning. Licensee stated will remove the carpet and get it washed. LPA observed the fireplace to have a gate barrier installed and LPA Rivera observed the wall heater gas pilot to be off. LPA Rivera observed 1 crib to be free from bumper pads, blankets, pillows and hanging items. LPA Rivera observed the other crib to have a pillow inside. LPA Rivera reminded licensee that infants under 1 year, the crib or playpen must be free from bumper pads, pillows, hanging items, and blankets and mattress must have a fitted sheet. LPA Rivera observed cleaning compounds items, stored underneath the kitchen sink and on top of the washer and dryer cabinet. LPA observed the cabinets to have a magnetic child proof lock making it inaccessible for children to open. LPA observed the knives and sharp objects stored inside the kitchen drawer with a child proof lock making it inaccessible for children to open. For water drinking, licensee stated she provides water bottles and refills children Sippy cups from the water bottles. The licensee stated the facility provides meals and snacks. LPA informed licensee any food brought from the children's homes, the container shall be labeled with the child's name and properly stored or refrigerated. Licensee stated she currently does not have any children with severe food allergies nor on medication. LPA Rivera entered the bathroom and observed the toilet, hand washing sink, hand soap LPA reminded licensee any personal items (ex; shampoo, toothpaste, mouthwash, or items that fall into that category) must be made inaccessible to children. LPA Rivera asked the licensee if there were any pets, poisons, firearms, weapons, or bodies of water. The licensee stated she has one cat, no poisons and no bodies of water, no firearms, and no weapons. LPAs observed one cat and did not observe poisons, firearms, weapons, nor bodies of water. The licensee was informed that if any poisons (ex; drano, rat poison or items that fall into that category), firearms and weapons are purchased, it is required to be locked with a key or combination lock and firearm and ammunition/firing pins must be stored separately. LPA Rivera observed the required 2A10BC fire extinguisher located in the living room and the valve on the green area indicating fully charged. LPA Rivera did not observe a purchase receipt or a service tag. LPA reminded licensee fire extinguisher must be serviced annually or purchase one yearly and show proof of purchase receipt. LPA Rivera observed a carbon monoxide detector in the kitchen and smoke alarm located in the dining area. LPA tested the carbon monoxide and smoke alarm. LPA Rivera heard the sounds and are operable. For ill isolation, licensee stated she utilizes a corner of the daycare room. Licensee did not provide proof of emergency drill log. Licensee stated the drill log was posted on the refrigerator and does not know where it went. LPA reminded licensee drill must be conducted every six months and must be documented. LPA did not inspect the back yard. Back yard areas is off limits shared with tenants who live in the back ADU 14228 Raven Street, Sylmar, CA 91342. LPA observed the front yard and observed the yard to be gated. LPA did not observe climbing structures. LPA Rivera observed the licensee driver\342\200\231s license with expiration date 1/12/2030 and auto insurance expiration 5/21/2026. LPA Rivera observed licensee Alma Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) Pediatric First Aid/ CPR certification dated 3/22/2025 and Health and Safety certification dated 6/2/2023, and licensee has proof of immunization against Pertussis, MMR, and Influenza declination. Licensee has not updated her Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training. The certification expired on 3/9/2025. Licensee stated she was not sure if she had completed the training. LPA asked to log in to www.mandatedreporterca.com to see if her certificate is there. Licensee was not able to log in. LPAw observed the postings License, Pub 394 Notification of Parents Rights, and LIC 999 Facility sketch. LPA also reviewed children\342\200\231s roster, and children files and LPA did not review sleep logs. Licensee was not able to provide child 3, child 4 and child 5 files. Child 2 file is incomplete, missing LIC 995 and LIC 627. LPA reminded licensee sleep logs must completed/documented when children under 2 are napping including own infant during operational times. 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\342\200\231s 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 Ill children: When a child is ill, he/she shall be separated from other children (reference 102417(e) Operation of a Family Child Care 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, 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 . Licensee Alma Gonzalez 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. Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee Alma and discussed the Child Care Licensing 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 licensee Alma 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 Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ . Family Child Care Homes Licensee Alma 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. Licensee Alma confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. The deficiency listed on the following page was observed by LPAs Rivera and Ortega and are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22 and Health and Safety. Title 22: 102417(g)(9)(A)1, 102421(a) and 102425(j)(2)(D)(c) Health and Safety: 1596.866(b)(1) Please see attached LIC 809-D for citations. Two Technical Violation givens. Please see attached LIC 9102TV LPA Rivera offered the Technical Support Program (TSP) to licensee. Licensee is aware that the program is a volunteer program and licensee agreed to participate. LPA Rivera will be submitting the referral to TSP. Licensee is aware TSP will be contacting her via email for agreement signature. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted, and report was reviewed with the licensee Alma Gonzalez.