Routine inspection (3-year)·March 5, 2024

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Alicia Mooberry and Ashley Calderon conducted a Required Annual Inspection in Spanish and English on this date. LPAs met with Maria Flores, Licensee. LPA Mooberry explained the purpose of the inspection and provided the inspection Entrance Checklist, LIC 126. Licensee provided tour of facility. LPA inspected rooms/areas on the facility sketch in which child-care services are provided and to which children have access. Per licensee the hours of operation are Monday-Friday 4:30am-6:00pm. Upon arrival there were 6 children present including 2 infants. Per licensee and confirmed by facility roster there are 18 children enrolled at the facility. LPA discussed capacity limitations of license. Also present during inspection was Jennifer Echeverria, observed supervising children and Rafael Cardenas, who lives in the home and assists with the daycare. All individuals residing in the home were discussed and noted. All adults present and reported by licensee to be living in the home have obtained fingerprint clearance. This is a single story, 2 bedroom, 2 bath home. The main childcare areas are the family room and den at the rear or the home. Other areas accessible to children are the bathroom located in the family room, outdoor patio and backyard. There is an outdoor kitchen area in the covered patio. Areas off limits include the kitchen, living room, two bedrooms, main bathroom and front yard area. LPA observed required posted documentation in facility entrance which included: Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. LPA observed completed facility records including; LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan. The home maintains telephone service via land line and cell phone. The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys and other age appropriate material available for children. LPA observed that detergents, cleaning compounds are in overhead cabinet in day-care room inaccessible to children by a safety lock. ---------------Page 1 \342\200\223 Report Continues Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the family room were tested and are operable. Fire extinguisher indicated fully charged with service tag date 4/16/23, Licensee was reminded that fire extinguisher needs to be serviced yearly. Licensee was reminded that poisons must be lock, not only inaccessible to children. Per Licensee there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the daycare room away from the other children. LPA reminded licensee the car seats are to be used only for transporting children and never for sleeping. Tow infants were observed in care, at 1:10 Child #1 age 11 months sleeping in play yard with a small blanket and a toy, posing a potential risk to health and safety of children in care. 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. Children\342\200\231s 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\342\200\231 Rights, and documentation of 15-minute Infant Sleep Check (0-24 months). 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. Currently, children are using the back yard for outdoor play. 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 including a trampoline for children and toddlers. Licensee was reminded to ensure close supervision when children are using the trampoline. Licensee was reminded to regularly check toys and outdoor play space to ensure children's safety. Facility does not have a pool or similar bodies of water. The facility has a small dog that is kept in the home away from children in care. -------------------Page 2 \342\200\223 Report Continues 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 Licensee, was reminded that all adults 18 and over living in the home, persons who provide care and supervision to children, and staff who have contact with children, 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. 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 . Licensee was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain childcare by connecting them to childcare providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California. During the exit interview, the licensee confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Based on the LPA's observations and records review, one (1) "B" deficiency is cited today. 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 Flores. Appeal Rights were discussed and a copy provided.