Routine inspection·October 27, 2023

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Seung Lee and Staicy Perry conducted an unannounced required inspection. LPAs met with licensee, Maria Egoavil, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility at 1:05pm . There were 5 children present. The following was observed during the inspection. This family child care home is a one story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, garage and backyard (fenced). The children usually use one bedroom, the bathroom, living room, and front yard. . Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: 2 bedroom and the kitchen. There is a kiddie gate blocking the kitchen entrance. The children are currently not using the back yard or garage space. The Licensee is taking the children to the local park for outside play. The Licensee supervises children at all times during visits to the park. The Licensee stated that she was planning on installing a fence around the above ground spa/jacuzzi that was observed in the back yard but has not been able to since she cannot legally remove or rearrange certain items in the backyard due to a private legal matter. The Licensee stated that the backyard and garage have been completely off limits since 2021. The spa/jacuzzi was observed to not have any water inside and had a cover over it. The Licensee did walk across the cover to show that it can support an adult's weight. The Licensee was advised to notify the department when the backyard is no longer off limits. Areas accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for safety and comfort. There is a working telephone service maintained in the home. Family members residing in the home are 2 adults (Licensee and adult daughter). There are 2 dogs kept in the off limits kitchen and bedroom. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which can pose a danger to children are inaccessible in all areas of the home. The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home. The licensee does understand that poison must be locked with a key or combination lock. Per licensee, there are no weapons, firearms on the premises. There were safe toys, play equipment and materials observed for children. Emergency Disaster Plan was observed. At 1:30PM, Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed to ensure that each child has an Identification and Emergency form. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged. The Licensee stated the extinguisher was purchased in 2023 but was not able to provide a receipt with a date during the inspection. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were tested and are in operable condition. The licensee has current Pediatric First Aid aid CPR, which will expire 02/2025. Licensee practiced emergency drill with children in care on 09/08/2023 per drill log. 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 publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.htm Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Never-Shake-a-Baby were discussed. Licensee was advised on how to comply with regulations involving infants sleeping in the family child care home. The following was discussed : Individuals who are 18 years of age or older living in the home must obtain a criminal record clearance. Individuals within one month of their 18th birthday must be fingerprinted immediately. Failure to obtain a criminal record background check clearances prior to initial presence in the home will result in an immediate $100.00 dollar or more per day Civil Penalty. No smoking, No infant walkers, No Johnny jumpers, No saucer chairs, No trampolines and any other item that falls into that category are not permitted in the facility. Effective January 1, 2010 , licensees of family child care homes are required to ensure that at least one staff member with current training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR is on site at all times when children are present. LPA advised the licensee how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov LPA provided email address in order to be placed on quarterly update subscription: ChildCareAdvocatesProgram@dss.ca.gov The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) \342\200\223 must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit by a licensing representative . Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview was conducted with Licensee Maria Egoavil . Appeal rights discussed and explained.