Routine inspection·July 18, 2024

On 7/18/24 at 12:45 PM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) A. Padilla conducted an unannounced annual inspection at the above facility. LPA met with the Licensee Reyna Cortez and informed her of the purpose for the visit. LPA provided Licensee with a copy of the Facility Entrance Checklist. Licensee guided LPA on a tour of the facility. There were 5 children present during the inspection. All residents were noted and verified. Facility provides care to children ages 2 months to 12 years old. Facility is open 24 hours/ 7 days a week. Licensee was advised that care shall be provided for more than 24 hours. This is a one story, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home, with a living room (daycare area), dining room, kitchen, children's dining room, detached garage with an additional dwelling unit (ADU) in the back yard. Areas on limits to children are: living room, guest bathroom, kitchen in passing to the children's dining room , and backyard. Areas off limits to children are: all bedrooms, bathroom in one bedroom, a section of the backyard, garage and ADU. All areas that are accessible to children were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection: LPA reviewed required posted documentation for Facility License with Licensee. LPA observed the required documents to be posted: Facility license, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. The following facility records were observed during the inspection: LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan and Disaster drill log. Last documented drill date: 6/21/24. There was a current roster LIC 9040 available in the facility. There is an operable carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in the facility. During exit interview LPA was able to test carbon and smoke detectors and both were operable. LPA observed a 2A10BC Fire Extinguisher in the facility. The fire extinguisher has a receipt of purchase on 7/30/23 The home maintains telephone service (Land line and cell phone). Food is provided by Licensee. Licensee was reminded if children bring food from home it must be labeled with the child\342\200\231s name and properly stored or refrigerated. The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys and other age appropriate materials available for children. LPA also observed 1 large dog and 2 cats . All pets were observed in off limit areas. Sharp objects, detergents and cleaning compounds are inaccessible to children in care. Sharp objects are kept in an upper cabinet in the kitchen inaccessible to children in care. Cleaning products are kept in the cabinet under the kitchen sink. Per Licensee no children enrolled require medication. Personal medication is kept in an upper cabinet in the kitchen. The children only access the kitchen as they walk through to the children's dining room. Per Licensee, children are escorted through the kitchen. There is an air conditioning unit in the living room. Per Licensee, a portable heater is used when needed. LPA did not observe any wall heaters or fireplaces in the home. LPA observed age appropriate toys and materials in the day care room. Children have meals in the children's dining room. Children use the restroom in the hallway. The outdoor area is separated into two sections. There is a gate separated the off limits part of the back yard. Per Licensee, vehicles are moved from the drive way and children are supervised when they play outside. Per Licensee, there are no poisons in the home. Licensee understands that all poisons must be locked, not only inaccessible to children. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in the children's dining room with supervision. Per Licensee, there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. LPA did not observe pools or spas, or other bodies of water. Infant Care : Currently licensee has 0 infant enrolled. Licensee was advised that napping equipment should not block entrances or exits. Infant mattresses should be firm with tightly fitted sheets. LPA discussed that each infant enrolled must have their own crib/ napping mat and bedding. LPA informed licensee of Safe sleep regulations, including LIC 9227 Infant Sleep Plan for infants under 12 months, 15-minute sleep check documentation for infants 0-24 months, will provide PIN 20-24-CCP. Overnight Care : There is no overnight care provided at the moment. LPA discussed the following: Licensee is aware that they must remain awake while children are awake. If children sleep in separate area from licensee, the door must remain open. If licensee cannot hear children when they wake up, video or audio device can be used. 1:30 Children and staff records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights. Mandated reporter training certificate was observed to be expired as of 7/14/24. 1:45pm a Technical Assistance was issued for S1 not have current mandated reporter certificate. LPA observed current EMSA approved pediatric first aid and CPR and expires 5/20/25 P.2 During inspection the children present was observed to be treated with dignity and respect, observed to be receiving safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment, and free from corporal and/or unusual punishment. To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may 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 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 . 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. 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 licensee [or 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. 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. P.3 During the exit interview, LICENSEE Reyna Cortez, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Reyna Cortez.