Routine inspection·April 15, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elka Chavez conducted an unannounced annual inspection to the above facility on 4/15/2022. LPA arrived at the facility at 10:20 AM and met with Licensee, Maria Guerrero, Licensee who guided analyst on a tour of the facility. Also present during this inspection, was, Licensee\342\200\231s Assistant, Gloria Arias. Entrance Checklist for Family Child Care Homes was provided to the licensee upon entry. Per Licensee, there are 14 children that are currently enrolled. A current children\342\200\231s roster was available for review. There were 4 children present upon arrival. This is a single-story home. The home consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, family room, kitchen, dining room, front yard, backyard (fenced) and garage. Areas accessible to children are: Living room, dining room, family room, kitchen, bathroom located next to the kitchen and back yard (fenced). Areas off limits to children and parents are: 3 bedrooms and bathroom in the off limit bedroom hallway. LPA observed there is no access to the garage from inside of the home. LPA observed a barricaded fireplace in the living room. The licensee understands that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. **Rooms that are off-limits need to be made inaccessible during operating hours** Individuals who reside in the home were noted and discussed. At 11:10 AM LPA did not observe a criminal record clearance for Andruw Arias. LPA observed DOJ Applicant Fingerprint Response dated 9/14/21. LPA did not observe Andruw Arias associated to the licensee's facility roster. LPA did not observe a criminal record clearance in Guardian. All other adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance. Per Licensee, she currently has one assistant. 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 a landline. 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. LPA observed cleaning supplies are kept under the kitchen sink with a child safety latch. The restroom that children use was observed to be safe and sanitary. The valve on the required 2A10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 12/06/21, as indicated on service tag. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable in the living room. 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. The licensee states that supervision is always provided. The licensee completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires on 12/2023. There are first aid supplies available in the entry closet. LPA advised that if a child shows signs of illness he/she/they shall be separated from other children. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed, including emergency information and were observed to be complete. The licensee and assistant do not have proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles. LPA observed that the Licensee and assistant have a current Mandated Reporter AB 1207 Compliant Child Care Training Certificate on file. 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 8/20/21. There are no pets on the premises. LPA did not observe any pools, spas, hot tubs, fish ponds, or similar bodies of water during the inspection. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent\342\200\231s 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 child care facility. Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home. Licensee, Maria Guerrero 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 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 Maria Guerrero 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. 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 Based on the LPA\342\200\231s 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\342\200\231s health & safety A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. LPA Elka Chavez informed licensee, Maria Guerrero that this report dated 4/15/22 document 1 Type A citation which shall be posted for 30 consecutive days as there is/are immediate risk(s) to the health, safety, or personal rights of children in care. Also, LPA Elka Chavez informed the licensee, Maria Guerrero to provide a copy of this licensing report dated 4/15/22 that documents any Type A citation(s) to parents/guardians of all children currently enrolled by the next business day or the next day the children are in care, and to any newly enrolled parents/guardians for 12 months from the date of this report. A signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Report (LIC 9224), or other written statement, must be placed in the child's file for verification. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Maria Guerrero.