Inspector’s narrative
What the inspector wrote
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Dayna Chambers conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility on March 10, 2023. LPA arrived at the facility at 8:30AM and met with Jessica Cardenas, Licensee who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Also present during this inspection, was Scarlett Llamas, Licensee’s Assistant. Per Licensee, operation hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm and closed Saturday and Sunday. There are 14 children that are currently enrolled. A current children’s roster was available for review. There were 9 children present upon arrival. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Living Room used as activity Room, Hallway, kitchen, dining room used as infant room, Laundry Room, Closet locked, Backyard -Left side crafting room – off-limits, right side – garage – off limits, backyard play area (fenced), and front yard. The children use the bathroom in the kitchen hallway. LPA observed that there is a fireplace in living room/activity room hidden behind a bookcase. Per Licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: All bedrooms, master bathroom, laundry area, outside crafting room, and garage.
The licensee provides food for children in care. Individuals who reside in the home were noted and discussed. Per Licensee, they currently have one assistant and relative volunteer. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in the licensed childcare home. Licensee states that there are no firearms stored in the home. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. There is telephone service via cellphone that is used, and the cellphone stays at the facility during operation hours. There is ventilation and heating air conditioner and electric heater. Safe toys play equipment and materials were observed. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger to children were observed to be inaccessible to children. 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. The restroom that children use was observed to be safe and sanitary. The valve on the required 3A 105/22/2022 as indicated on service receipt copy. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Licensee states that she is not currently enrolling infants ages 0-12 months. Licensee has 1 infant enrolled age 12 months.
Licensee states that infants sleep in the dining room/infant room. Appropriate sleeping arrangements and cribs were observed. (one crib for each infant in care was observed. Cribs or play yard did not hinder the entrance or exit from the sleeping space, mattresses shall be firm and covered with a fitted sheet that overlaps the underside so it cannot be dislodged. Cribs and play yards were observed to be free of loose articles and objects. No objects were observed to be hanging above or attached to the side of the crib. LPA did not observe any infants swaddled while in care. LPA advised the Licensee that infants shall be placed on their backs for sleeping and shall be supervised. Infants shall be checked on every 15 minutes and the time of each 15-minute check shall be documented with child’s name and date. The LIC 9227 Individual Infant Sleeping Plan shall be completed for each infant up to 12 months of age. A copy of the LIC 9227 was provided to Licensee, Infant Safe Sleep FAQs, a copy of the Provider Information Notice (PIN) 20-24 CCP: Recently Approved Safe Sleep Regulations in Effect. 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.
The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. LPA did not observe any children left in parked vehicles. Car seats shall only be used for transportation. LPA did not observe any children sleeping in car seats. 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 j04/28/2024.
There are first aid supplies available. LPA advised that if a child shows signs of illness, he/she/they shall be separated from other children. Children’s records were reviewed, including emergency information and were observed to be incomplete. The licensee does have proof of immunizations: MMR, TDAP, TB Clearance, and Declination of influenza. LPA observed that the Licensee and assistant do have proof of the Mandated Reporter AB 1207 compliant Child Care Training Certificate on file.
LPA issued a Confidential Names List (LIC 811) to the licensee which documents staff and children’s files reviewed during this inspection. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months and document the date and time 02/23/2023. There are no pets on the premises.
LPA did not observe any pools, spas, hot tubs, fishponds, or similar bodies of water during the inspection.
Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted.
LPA did not observe the following items during the inspection: Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, Trampolines and/or any other item that fall into these categories are not permitted in a family childcare facility.
Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home.
LPA provided the licensee with a copy of A Child Care Provider’s Guide to Safe Sleep, by American Academy of Pediatrics. LPA also consulted and explained Child Abuse Reporting, Never Shake a Baby, and Safe
Sleeping practices.
Incidental Medical Services (IMS)
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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
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Licensee was reminded that all adults 18 and over living or working in the home, 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.
LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with licensee [or facility representative] 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 [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. 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.
A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.
Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Jessica Cardenas.
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