Routine inspection·July 12, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Franchesca White conducted an Unannounced Required Annual inspection to the above facility. Upon arrival, LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and met with Licensee, Claudia Romero, who introduced her assistant (husband) Carlos Romero who guided the LPA on a tour of the facility. Licensee Claudia Romero had a pre-existing appointment, and would not be able to conduct the tour. LPA observed two other adults working with children as Licensee's Assistants. There were eight day care children present during today\342\200\231s inspection. Licensee states that there are currently fourteen children enrolled. The children's roster was reviewed and is current. Per Licensee Assistant, the facility\342\200\231s hours of operation are Mon thru Fri, 7am to 5pm. Emergency Disaster Plan, License, and Parents\342\200\231 Rights were posted at the time of inspection. Disaster drill log was also available during today\342\200\231s inspection, last disaster drill conducted on 7/5/2023. This is a single-story home which consists of two bedrooms and two bathrooms, kitchen, living room, and detached converted garage that is being used for day care activity space. LPA observed an apartment above the garage, Licensee states that apartment has different address from facility (735 1/2 E. 92nd St.) and individuals residing in apartment has criminal record clearance. LPA confirmed individuals have criminal record clearance. Per Licensee Assistant, areas off limits to children and parents include Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, and Bathroom 2. LPA observed signs posted on doors stating area is off limits and doors to be closed at time of inspection. Licensee stated Living Room in the home will be used for napping, and kitchen and dining room is only used as a walkway for children to have access to Living Room for nap time. LPA observed operable child safety locks on kitchen cabinets and drawers at time of inspection. LPA observed blue cots being stored in Kitchen and LPA observed large sectional couch in Living Room and ceiling fans all through out inside of the home. Per licensee, off limit areas are also locked during operating hours. All areas identified on the facility sketch as accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for the safety of the children. Report Continues 1 of 3 Pages LPA observed converted detached garage that Licensee states will be used for day care activities only and not used for napping and eating. LPA observed carpet through out, wooden play kitchen, wooden shelves filled with plastic manipulatives, puzzles, wooden blocks, and other age appropriate toys free of lose and sharp parts available for children in care at time of inspection. LPA White observed Bathroom 1, that will be used by children to have adequate hand washing supplies, operable sink and toilet, a diaper changing table, and cubbies filled with diapers and wipes inside Bathroom 1. There is a working telephone maintained in the home. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which can pose a danger to children are inaccessible. LPA observed these items stored in a high cabinet on top of laundry area and sharp knives kept in a high cabinet in kitchen making these items inaccessible to children in care at time of inspection. LPA observed children seated in the backyard activity space. LPA observed backyard has adequate perimeter fencing through-out the yard, turf grass, and soft black cushioning material on the floor. LPA observed backyard to be accessible through sliding glass door in daycare activity space. LPA observed cubbies for children's belongings, child size tables and chairs, and a two story plastic play structure with slide that has soft cushioning below to absorb falls, and other age appropriate toys free of loose and sharp parts available for the children in the backyard and all trees maintained at time of inspection. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and recently serviced. LPA observed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in operable condition at time of inspection. Licensee Assistant demonstrated new wifi smoke and carbon monoxide detector app that will nitify by phone if there is a test or actual emergency. LPA observed that testing. Per Licensee's Assistant, First Aid kit is kept in the daycare activity space and outdoor play area, LPA observed First Aid kit hanging in outdoor area and inside daycare activity space. The Licensee's Assistant states all staff have Mandated Reporter Training. LPA White observed all staff files to contain current Mandated Reporter Training, CPR, and all required department documentation such as, proof of immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles was readily available during today\342\200\231s inspection. \342\200\224CPR Card valid until: 06/2025 \342\200\224Fire Extinguisher was last serviced on: 10/01/2022 \342\200\224Mandated Reporter AB1207 Completed: 04/1/2022 Per Licensee Assistant, there are no weapons, firearms in the home and there are no bodies of water around the premises. LPA observation did not see any bodies of water around the premises or firearms at time of inspection. Per Licensee, they provide food for children in care. Licensee states sick isolation area for children is inside until child is picked up by authorized representative. Report Continues 2 of 3 Pages The following were discussed: 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 license 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 [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. 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. Based on observations, interviews, and record review there are no deficiencies sited today under Title 22. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. An exit interview conducted, report reviewed with Licensee Assistant, Carlos Romero. Copy of report and appeal rights provided. End of Report 3 of 3 Pages