Routine inspection·June 7, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounced annual random inspection to the above facility. At 12:33pm, 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 6 children enrolled. A current children’s roster is available and is current. Licensee’s hours of operation are 7am-6pm, 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). The children use the living room, dining room, one bedroom, kitchen, and backyard. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: two bedrooms, 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 2 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 12:40pm, LPA was lead on a tour of the facility by the licensee. Upon entry into the home, the living room was reviewed. Next to the door, Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster and the Facility License are observed to be posted. The living room is clean and free of hazards. There are couches for children rest on. There is a sealed off artificial fireplace that is inaccessible to children in care. The tour continued in to the bedroom where the children use it as a child care play area. There are toys for children in care to use. LPA observed napping equipment in the form of mats. Across from the bedroom there is a bathroom for children in care to use. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger are inaccessible to children. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 1 of 3 There is a safety latch on the cabinet to make it inaccessible to children in care. Outside the bathroom door LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, which were tested and are operable. There are first aid supplies available. The tour continued through the dining area and through the kitchen. Sharp knives are kept in a drawer away from the children. LPA continued through the kitchen into the laundry room that has a door to the back yard. LPA observed kennels for two small dogs in the laundry room. At 12:55pm, a fire extinguisher was observed. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 07/01/2022, as indicated on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. LPAs 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 are small slides, benches, playhouses, and bikes for children to use. There is a fenced off grass area for the dogs to use. Children do not have access to the grass area, as the grass is used for the dogs' bathroom. There is a garage that is not available to children to access. 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. FACILITY RECORDS : The licensee and other personnel have completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires on 07/2024. Licensee and other personnel have completed mandated reporter training that expires 07/10/2024. The licensee does have proof of immunization against influenza, tuberculosis, pertussis, and measles. 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. 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 are two small dogs on the premises. They are accessible to children in care. -Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, 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. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 2 of 3 Infant Care: Licensee states they do not care for infants. 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 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/ At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies cited. 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, at 2pm. Copy of report provided. END OF REPORT PAGE 3 of 3