Routine inspection·May 10, 2023

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Nolan Tcheng conducted an unannounced annual random inspection to the above facility. Upon arrival at 8:30am, LPA met with licensee Ines Mayorga. Also present during this inspection, is Licensee’s Husband, who is also an assistant. The licensee states that she currently has 12 children enrolled. A current children’s roster is available and is current. Licensee’s hours of operation are 6am-6pm, Monday-Friday. This is a Two-story home which consists of 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, kitchen, daycare room, living room, front yard and backyard (fenced). The children use garage as entrance drop with parents, large daycare room, bathroom attached to daycare room, and backyard. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: second floor which includes 4 bedrooms, kitchen, and front living room. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. The licensee provides food for children in care. The licensee states that 2 adults and 0 children currently live in the home. Licensee states that she currently has one assistant. All individuals present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed home. Per licensee, there are no weapons, firearms or bodies of water on the premises. PHYSICAL PLANT At 8:40am, LPA was lead on a tour of the facility by the licensee. Upon entry into the home, LPA walked to the back of the home where there was a safety gate next to the kitchen separating the daycare room for children in care. The daycare room is large and has ample space for children in care. There are many toys and equipment for children in care to use. There is a changing table for children in care. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster and the Facility License are observed to be posted. First aid kit was available. Per licensee, a side of the daycare room will be used as an area for an ill child until an authorized representative comes to pick up child. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 1 of 3 At the far end of the daycare room, there is a bathroom available for children in care to use. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger are inaccessible to children. LPA observed napping equipment in the form of mats. Equipment is stored in next to the bathroom. There are 3 play yards available for infants in care. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. The licensee states that there is a land line on the premises. Where children are less than five years old are in care, stairs are fenced or barricaded. Stairs are located at the front of the home. The safety gate adjacent to the kitchen keeps the stairs inaccessible to children in care. At 8:58am, a fire extinguisher was observed. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 06/12/2022, as indicated on receipt. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. At 9:05am, LPA observed the back yard area. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. At this time, children are using the back yard for outdoor play time. There are play houses, basketball hoop, grass area, space to run, and a shaded area for children. The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. FACILITY RECORDS : The licensee and other personnel have completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR. The licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR expires on 06/2021. Per licensee, they have not been able to find an in person class. LPA discussed the options around the area. Licensee has not completed Mandated Reporter. An Advisory Note is being provided to address the missing training. LPA discussed that the training must be completed every two years. The licensee does have proof of immunization against influenza, tuberculosis, pertussis, and measles. Children’s records were reviewed, including but not limited to, a copy of the emergency information card that contains all the information specified by regulation. The following was discussed : -Individuals who are 18 years of age or older living in the home must be finger print cleared prior to being in the presence of the children in care. Individuals within one month of their 18th birthday must be fingerprinted immediately. -There are no pets on the premises. - Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, and/or any other item that falls into these categories are not permitted in a family child care facility. -Smoking is prohibited in a license family child care home. REPORT CONTINUES PAGE 2 of 3 Infant Care: Licensee states that they are currently caring for infants. LPA advised the licensee to sleep infants where they can be directly supervised at all times and advised the licensee against sleeping infants in a separate room. Licensee states that infants sleep in the daycare room. LPA provided the licensee with a copy of the Child Care Provider’s Guide to Safe Sleep, by American Academy of Pediatrics and Helping you to reduce the risk of SIDS. LPA consulted and explained Child Abuse Reporting, Updated Parent’s Rights Poster with Complaint Hotline information, Never Shake a Baby, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), and Safe Sleeping practices. PIN 20-24-CCP was provided and explained during the inspection. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) : The licensee states that she will provide IMS. Per licensee, there are no children enrolled that require IMS at this time. 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 LPA advised the licensee how to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov . AB1207 Mandated Child Abuse Reporting – Implementation was discussed with Licensee. Website provided: http://mandatedreporterca.com/ Based on the LPA’s 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’s health & safety The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) – must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit made by a licensing representative . Exit interview was conducted with Licensee Ines Mayorga, at 10:55am and Plan of Corrections were reviewed and developed. A copy of the report was provided. END OF REPORT PAGE 3 of 3