Routine inspection·June 29, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounced annual random inspection to the above facility. At 9:05am, LPA met with licensee, Maria Castillo. Licensee is primarily Spanish speaking. Also present during this inspection, is Licensee’s husband. The licensee states that she currently has 5 children enrolled. A current children’s roster is available and is current. Licensee’s hours of operation are 7am-6:30pm, Monday-Friday. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, front yard and backyard (fenced). T he children use the living room, dining room, one bedroom, kitchen, and backyard. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: two other bedrooms, additional bathroom, and front yard. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. The licensee provides food for children in care. The licensee states that 3 adults and 0 children currently live in the home. All persons living in the home are identified on the attached LIC811. Licensee states that she currently has one assistant. All individuals present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed home. Per licensee, there are no weapons, firearms or bodies of water on the premises. PHYSICAL PLANT At 9:10am, LPA was lead on a tour of the facility by the licensee. Upon entry, the living room is the first area observed. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster and the Facility License are observed to be posted by front door. There are toys and equipment age appropriate to children in care. The living room was observed to be clean and free of hazards. There is an artificial fireplace in the living room that is seal to be inaccessible to children in care. The next room reviewed was the middle bedroom to the right of the living room that has sleeping equipment for children in care, observed to be mats. The restroom was observed next. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 1 of 4 Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger are inaccessible to children. The cabinets underneath the restroom sink were observed to have child locks. The dining room was observed adjacent to the living room and leading to the kitchen. Kitchen was observed to be free of hazards. Sharp knives were observed to be placed high, out of reach of children. At 9:25am, a fire extinguisher was observed. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 02/17/2020 as indicated on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. LPA discussed with LPA the importance of maintaining fire extinguisher service each year. The licensee states that there is a land line on the premises. The licensee states that there are no poisons in the home and understands that storage areas for poisons must be locked with a key or combination lock. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors located in the living room, were tested and are operable. There are first aid supplies available. At 9:30am, LPA observed the back yard area. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. At this time, children are using the back yard for outdoor play time. There was a playhouse, small slides, and age appropriate toys and equipment available for children in care. The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. FACILITY RECORDS : The licensee and other personnel have not completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Licensee states because of COVID they have not gone out to do the training. Licensee and other personnel have not completed mandated reporter training. They were not aware that this training had to be completed. As primarily Spanish speaking providers, LPA informed them that Mandated Reporter is not available in Spanish. A technical violation is being provided for the CPR/First aid and Mandated Reporter. The licensee does not have proof of immunization against influenza, tuberculosis, pertussis, and measles present at the facility. Previous notes that this was a deficiency during the last annual inspection conducted 06/07/2018. LPA is assessing a technical violation, instructing the licensee to obtain record of their immunizations for pertussis, measles, and influenza. Children’s records were reviewed, including but not limited to, a copy of the emergency information card that contains all the information specified by regulation. During this inspection LPA discussed PIN 20-06 CCP, Social And Physical Distancing Guidance And Healthy Practices For Child Care Facilities In Response To The Global Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Written In Collaboration With The California Department Of Education and reviewed Child Care Covid-19 Self Assessment. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 2 of 4 The following was discussed : -Individuals who are 18 years of age or older living in the home must be finger print cleared prior to being in the presence of the children in care. Individuals within one month of their 18th birthday must be fingerprinted immediately. -There is one small dog on the premises that is accessible to children in care. -Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, Trampolines and/or any other item that falls into these categories are not permitted in a family child care facility. -Smoking is prohibited in a license family child care home. Infant Care: Licensee states that they are not currently caring for infants. LPA advised the licensee to sleep infants where they can be directly supervised at all times and advised the licensee against sleeping infants in a separate room. Licensee states that infants sleep in the living room. LPA provided the licensee with a copy of the Child Care Provider’s Guide to Safe Sleep, by American Academy of Pediatrics and Helping you to reduce the risk of SIDS. LPA consulted and explained Child Abuse Reporting, Updated Parent’s Rights Poster with Complaint Hotline information, Never Shake a Baby, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), and Safe Sleeping practices. PIN 20-24-CCP was provided and explained during the inspection. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) : The licensee states that she will provide IMS. Per licensee, there are no children enrolled that require IMS at this time. 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/process REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 3 of 4 LPA advised the licensee how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov . AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – Implementation was discussed with Licensee. Website provided: http://mandatedreporterca.com/ Based on the LPA’s observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809 (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’s health & safety The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit made by a licensing representative. Exit interview was conducted with Licensee Maria Castillo and Plan of Corrections were reviewed and developed. A copy of the report was provided. REPORT ENDS PAGE 4 of 4