Routine inspection·April 30, 2025

Inspection conducted in Spanish and English On April 30, 2025, at 9:00am Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) A. Carter and J. Duran conducted an unannounced Annual / Random inspection and met with licensee Patricia Bazan . LPAs disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility. Entrance Checklist for Family Child Care Homes was provided to the licensee upon entry. There were 2 day care children, and two assistants present upon arrival. Hours of operation are Monday through Sunday from all hours of the day. The Licensee understands that care for any child should not exceed 24 hours. This is a single story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen / laundry area, living room / dining area, and fenced front yard. Childcare is mainly provided in the living room / dining area. Areas accessible to children includes: living room / dining area, hallway bathroom, and front yard. The kitchen is used during mealtimes, otherwise made off limits with a latched wooden door. Areas off limits to children and parents are : all 3 bedrooms. All off-limit areas need to be made inaccessible to children in care. Licensee understands that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during an inspection visit if necessary. Individuals residing in the home have been discussed and noted. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption. All areas identified on the facility sketch as accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for the safety and comfort of the children. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 1 OF 5 PAGE 2 OF 5 LPAs observed required posted documentation which included: Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. LPAs observed completed facility records including: LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan and Disaster drill log, last drill conducted on 09/10/24. LPAs reminded licensee that disaster drills should be conducted and logged every 6 months. Dual smoke/carbon monoxide detectors observed at facility at the time of inspection. LPAs did not test due to children napping. LPAs observed the AB10BC fire extinguisher in the kitchen with last service date of 10/11/24. Licensee was reminded that fire extinguishers shall be serviced or purchased new annually. The facility has wall a/c units in the main care area and maintains telephone service via landline and cell phone. LPAs observed age appropriate toys and learning materials available for children in care, free of loose and sharp parts. LPAs did not observe any wall heaters or fireplaces. The children use the bathroom in the hallway. LPAs did not observe hazards in the bathroom. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications are stored in an off-limits area of the home inaccessible to children in care. The Licensee states that there are no poisons in the home. The Licensee does understand that poison must be locked. The Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. The isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked is the main care area, supervised away from the other children in care. Per licensee, food is provided for children in care. LPAs reminded licensee that any food brought from the children’s homes shall be labeled with child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. The children have access to the front yard for outdoor play. LPAs observed a variety of age-appropriate toys and other materials for children in care to play with such as toddler bikes, riding cars, and a play structure with slides. The play area is covered, providing ample shading for children in care. Per Licensee, children are supervised while playing outside. LPAs did not observe any objects that could be hazardous to children in care. LPAs observed the yard has grass and adequate perimeter fencing through-out and all trees, shrubs, and plants are maintained. There are no pools or spas, or other bodies of water. LPAs did not observe any bodies of water on or around the premises. Infant Care: Currently licensee has 1 infant over 12 months enrolled. Infant use sleeping mats for napping observed by LPAs. Licensee was reminded that infant mattresses shall be firm with tightly fitted sheets. PAGE 3 OF 5 There shall be no loose object, bumpers, objects hanging, or objects attached to the cribs. Napping equipment shall not block entrances or exits. Licensee was advised Infants shall not be swaddled in care. Car seats shall only be used for transportation purposes and shall not be used for sleeping. LPAs discussed the new Safe sleep regulation, including LIC 9227 Infant Sleep Plan for infants under 12 months, 15-minute sleep check documentation for infants 0 -24 months. Overnight Care : Overnight care is provided as needed. LPAs discussed the following: Licensee is aware that they must remain awake while children are awake. If children sleep in separate area from licensee, the door must remain open. If licensee cannot hear children when they wake up, video or audio device can be used. Children’s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization's Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents’ Rights, and documentation of 15-minute Infant Sleep Check (0-24 months). All required documents on file. Staff records were reviewed for approved Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, LIC-501: Personnel Record, LIC 508-Criminal Record Statement, LIC 9052- Employee Rights, Proof of immunizations against measles, pertussis and influenza or influenza declination, TB clearance or risk assessment, LIC 9108- Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse and current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate. Licensees’—Pediatric CPR / First aid Card valid until: 07/15/25 —Mandated Reporter AB1207 valid until: 08/15/26 During the inspection, children present was observed to be treated with dignity and respect, observed to be receiving safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment, and free from corporal and/or unusual punishment. Licensee confirms she has 6 cats and 2 dogs in the home. The dogs are in the backyard inaccessible to children in care. Per Licensee, there are no weapons, firearms in the home and there are no bodies of water around the premises. LPA observation did not see any bodies of water around the premises or firearms/weapons at time of inspection. PAGE 4 OF 5 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 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. LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee 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 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 22-02- CCP. 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/ . Licensee 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. REPORT ENDS PAGE 5 OF 5 During the exit interview, the LICENSEE Patricia Bazan, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Patricia Bazan. Appeal Rights Given