Routine inspection·September 27, 2022

At 9:10AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Steven Tung and Roxana Lopez conducted an unannounced annual inspection. A risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. Due to COVID-19 precautionary measures were taken, licensing staff present during inspection wore appropriate personal protective equipment. LPAs met with Licensee Veronica Jimenez who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. There were 11 children present and the Licensee states that there are currently 18 enrolled. The Licensee’s 2 Assistants were also present. Family members residing in the home are 3 adults (criminal record clearances on file) and 1 child. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, converted garage (play room), front yard (not fenced), and backyard (fenced). The children use the bathroom closest to the backyard, 1 out of 3 bedrooms, the converted garage (play room), and the backyard(fenced). Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen, living room, dining room, and front yard (not fenced). The LPA toured all areas used by children during this visit. Areas accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for safety and comfort. There were safe toys, play equipment and materials observed for children. There is a working telephone service maintained in the home. LPA observed a container of Clorox wipes and Hand soap accessible to children in a storage cabinet accessible to children. Licensee states that the poisons in the home are locked up. The licensee does understand that poison must be locked with a key or combination lock. Page 1 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. Per licensee, there are no weapons, firearms or bodies of water on the premises. Children’s records were reviewed to ensure that each child has an Identification and Emergency form. LPA observed the fire extinguisher to have a purchase receipt date of May 2022. The licensee has current Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Pediatric First Aid and CPR training can be accessed via https://emsa.ca.gov/childcare_provider1/ . 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 SB792 (Immunization Requirements for Staff and Employees) was discussed with the Licensee. The Licensee does not have proof of TB immunization available for review and 1 of the 2 Assistants do not have immunization records available for review. AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – On or before March 30, 2018 any person who works in a child care facility shall complete the training and renew the training every 2 years. Website provided: https://www.mandatedreporterca.com/training/child-care-providers Licensee and Assistant do not have current Mandated Reporter Training available for review. Page 2 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. · The Licensee shall be present in the home and shall ensure that children are supervised at all times. · Children shall not be left in park vehicles. · The capacity specified on the license shall be the maximum number of children for whom care can be provided. · Car seats shall only be used for transportation purposes and shall not be used for sleeping. · All children in care have the right to receive safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment. · When a child shows signs of illness, they will be separated from other children until the nature if the illness is determined. LPA reviewed Forms/Records to Keep in Your Family Child Care Home. Children’s Forms/Records, Facility Forms/Records and Information to be posted, disaster drills, posting requirements, children records requirements, mandated child abuse and injury/death reporting, and criminal record transfer requirements were discussed. LPA advised the licensee how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on the Child Care Licensing website at: www.ccld.ca.gov 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. Page 3 At this time, the licensee home does not meet the description of a safe and healthy environment for children as described in Chapter 1, Division 12, Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. Deficiencies and Advisory Notes can be viewed on the LIC 809-D and LIC 9102. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee Veronica Jimenez. 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-car e-licensing/­­ction-process . Page 4