Routine inspection·July 24, 2024

-------------------------------------------VISIT CONDUCTED IN: SPANISH-------------------------------------------------------- At 2:30 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Roxana Lopez conducted an unannounced annual required inspection to the above facility. LPA met with Dolores Sainz , Licensee who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. Per Licensee, there are 10 children that are currently enrolled. A current children’s roster was available for review. There were 5 children present upon arrival. Per Licensee, they currently have 1 assistant . All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in the licensed child care home. Licensee states that there are no weapons stored in the home. This is a one-story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, garage, front yard and backyard (fenced). The children have access to living room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms and backyard fenced. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include, 2 bedrooms, garage and front yard. The LPA toured all areas used by children during this visit. LPA observed all off limits area to inaccessible for children in care. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications were observed to be inaccessible to children. Per Licensee, there are no poisons in the home. The bathrooms that children use was observed to be safe and sanitary. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 09/22/2023, as indicated on service tag. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months, and document the date and time of each drill. Last drill documented was conducted on 06/24/2024. ----------- pg. 1 of 4 -------- Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted in the kitchen area. The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys available for children. Appropriate sleeping arrangements in form of cots and playpens were observed. 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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed facility representative 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. At 3:00 pm LPA observed that the 3 infants enrolled did not have a sleep log available for review. Per Licensee they have not been documenting their sleep. Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home. Currently, children are using the back 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 did not observe any objects that can pose a danger to children on the outdoor yard. There is one dog in the premises- LPA observed the dog to be in a cage. The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. At 3:10 pm children’s records were reviewed, including emergency information and were observed to be complete. The licensee and other personnel have completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. --------------------------- pg. 2 of 4 ------------------------------------ The licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires on 1/14/2025 . There are first aid supplies available. LPA observed that the Licensee and assistant do have proof of immunizations record. At 3:20 pm LPA Lopez observed that Licensee and Assistant have expired Mandated Reporter AB 1207 compliant Child Care Training Certificate 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. LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov . 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. During the exit interview, the Licensee, Dolores Sainz confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. ----------------------------------------------------------- pg. 3 of 4 --------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Based on the LPA’s observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (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. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee Dolores Sainz. --------------------------------------------- pg.4 of 4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------