Routine inspection·June 9, 2022

THIS INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rita Ramos conducted an unannounced required 1 year inspection to the above facility on 06/09/22. LPA arrived at the facility at 12:30PM, identified self and met with Jazmin Vasquez, Assistant, who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. LPA was informed that there are only 3 children in care, however, LPA observed 6 upon entry. LPA was later met by Licensee, Maria Munoz, at 1:19PM. Per Licensee, operation hours daily from 6AM to 12AM. There are 9 children that are currently enrolled. A current children\342\200\231s roster was not available for review. This is a one-story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, front yard and backyard (fenced). The children use the bathroom located down the hallway. LPA observed that there is a fireplace in the living room and it is barricaded. Per Assistant, areas off limits to children and parents include: 2 bedrooms, and one bathroom. The licensee provides food for children in care. Individuals who reside in the home were noted and discussed. Per Licensee, they currently have one assistant. Licensee 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 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 Licensee states that there are no firearms stored in the home. All areas identified on this report that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. Upon entering the facility at 12:32PM, LPA observed that there is a trampoline directly in the center of the living room that takes most of the living room space. ---Page 1 of 4 LPA observed that Child #2, #3, and #4 were jumping from the sofas to the trampoline or vise versa. LPA stopped to ask Child #4 for their name. LPA took pictures. The trampoline has no security net, no padding on the edges, no padding below or around to prevent a fall or injury. There is telephone service via a landline and a cellphone that is used. There is ventilation and heating (open face observed to be screened/barricaded). At 12:31PM LPA observed a Lysol disinfecting spray stored low next to the chimney, a Lysol disinfecting spray stored on the floor outside of the restroom, a bottle of Lysol and a bottle of bleach inside the sink in the restroom. Per Assistant, they were in the process of cleaning the restroom. However, LPA also observed a broken egg and egg yolk in the living room floor in which Assistant stated that they were also ready to clean. LPA advised that all cleaning products need to be stored where they are inaccessible and if Assistant or Licensee need to walk away while using a product, they are responsible for ensuring that the products are out of reach when they walk away. Per Licensee, they do not have any poisons stored at the facility. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 05/27/22, as indicated on service tag. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested to ensure that they are operable. Licensee states that she is not currently caring for infants. LPA advised the Licensee that if they were to have infants in care, infants shall be placed on their backs for sleeping and shall be supervised. Infants shall be checked on every 15 minutes and the time of each 15-minute check shall be documented with child\342\200\231s name and date. The LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age. A copy of the LIC 9227 was provided to Licensee. a copy of the Provider Information Notice (PIN) 20-24 CCP: Recently Approved Safe Sleep Regulations in Effect. Currently, children are using the front yard for outdoor play time. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with. LPA observed a bag with cleaning. The licensee states that supervision is always provided. The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. LPA did not observe any children left in parked vehicles. Car seats shall only be used for transportation. LPA did not observe any children sleeping in car seats. ----Page 2 of 4 At 12:38PM, LPA observed that the door to Licensee's bedroom was open and unlocked. LPA asked Assistant why the door was open if children are not allowed to enter and the room should be inaccessible. Assistant locked the bedroom during the inspection. When Licensee arrived, Licensee stated that they have no key or access to open their bedroom and are unable to provide LPA with staff and children's records. Per Licensee, they store records in their bedroom. LPA informed Licensee that that records should be available for review and Licensee should be responsible for ensuring that they have a key to rooms in their home and Licensee should be responsible for ensuring that the room is always locked when children are in care. LPA asked Licensee if Licensee is stating that they always have their room accessible when children are in care and that is why they do not have a key to their room. Licensee stated that they misplaced the key. There are tWo dogs on the premises. Licensee states that the dogs stay in the back part of the home and children only play in the front. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, hot tubs, fish ponds, or similar bodies of water during the inspection. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted. Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home. 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 . To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey will 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 tools, please send them by email 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 ---Page 3 of 4 The following deficiencies listed on the attached deficiency page are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health & safety. A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). The Acknowledgement form must be maintained in each child\342\200\231s file immediately upon receipt from parent. Licensee was provided with a copy of the parent Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports Form during this visit. A copy of the Parent Notification Requirements was also provided to the licensee/Director. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Maria Munoz. ----Page 4 of 4