Routine inspection·January 29, 2025

On 1/29/25 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Portia Bowden conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection at the above facility. At 10:20AM LPA met with Licensee Sandra Castillo, provided her with an entrance check list and conducted a tour of the home. Also present was during inspection was Assistant Janel Castillo. LPA observed 8 Children in care during inspection. Per Licensee there are 8 children currently enrolled. Per Licensee hours of operation are 7am-6pm Monday- Friday. Per licensee She is not a participant of the food program and provides Breakfast, AM Snack, lunch, and PM Snack. Per Licensee outside food is not permitted in the facility. Per Licensee no children in care have food allergies or require incidental medical services. Per licensee she does not provide overnight care or transportation at this time. LPA observed all appropriate documents on licensing board (Facility License (LIC 203), Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610a), LPA did not observe an ER disaster Drill log. Per licensee she was not aware she had to document and post the drills. Per Licensee the date of the facility last ER Drill was 1/1/25, a technical violation will be issued. LPA observed Notification of Parents' Rights Poster (PUB 394), Child Care Facility Roster (LIC9040). LPA observed Licensee current Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification with an expiration date of 8/25. LPA observed Licensee’s expired Mandated reporter Certificate dated 10/2020, LPA did not observe a mandated reporter certificate for Assistant. Per licensee she will obtain current certificates. A type B Deficiency will be issued. Individuals residing in the home have been discussed and noted. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection: This is a one-story home consisting of three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, enclosed back and front yard, and detached garage. Per Licensee areas used by the children include the living room, kitchen, one bathroom, and the enclosed front and backyard. Per Licensee areas off limits to children and parents include all three bedrooms, one bathroom, and detached garage. LPA observed 5 small dogs in the home during time of inspection. Per Licensee poisons, detergents and cleaning compounds are kept in the locked offlimit garage, inaccessible to children in care. Per licensee medication is stored in a locked off limit bedroom, inaccessible to children in care. At 10:35AM LPA observed a fully charged 2A10BC fire extinguisher on the kitchen counter without a receipt or service tag. Per Licensee she purchased the fire extinguisher in October 2024, a Technical Violation will be issued. At 10:45AM LPA observed a functioning combination smoke/carbon monoxide detector on the ceiling in the living room. The home was observed to have proper ventilation and heating for safety and comfort. LPA observed no fireplaces on the premises. LPA observed a wall heater in the living room of the home properly barricaded. The home maintains telephone service via cell phone and landline. Per licensee there are no firearms on the premises. Kitchen area was observed to be clean and free of clutter and have no sharp objects or chemical compounds accessible to children in care. At 10:50AM LPA observed kitchen knives stored in a high kitchen cabinet, inaccessible to children in care. Bathroom children was observed to be clean and free of hazards. LPA observed the cabinet below the bathroom sink to be empty. Per Licensee she provides potty training. LPA observed adequate toys and age appropriate learning materials in the daycare living room as well as mats for sleeping. Per Licensee all sheets and blankets are sent home Friday’s to be washed by parents and returned to the facility Monday’s. Outdoor Play for children in care is located in the enclosed front and back yard. LPA observed playhouses and other age appropriate toys, and proper shading. No bodies of water were observed on the premises. 2 Staff files were reviewed and observed to missing current mandated reporter certificates. 4 children’s files were reviewed and observed to be complete. 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-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee 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. During the exit interview, Licensee Sandra Castillo, confirmed there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the home. LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. 1 type B deficiency for expired Mandated Reporter Certificate was issued during today’s inspection. 2 technical violations for no receipt or service tag on fire extinguisher as well as missing emergency disaster drill log were issued. Exit interview conducted with Licensee Sandra Castillo copy of this report, appeal rights, and a notice of site visit were provided.