Routine inspection·April 28, 2025

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Seung Lee conducted an unannounced annual random inspection to the above facility. Upon arrival, LPA Lee met with licensee, Tammy Vasquez. Also present during this inspection, is Co-Licensee Robert Vasquez. The licensee states that they currently have 12 children enrolled. A current children\342\200\231s roster is available and is current. Licensee\342\200\231s hours of operation are 6:30am-6am, Monday-Sunday. Upon arrival LPA Lee observed 2 children in care. About an hour into the inspection, the co-Licensee came back with 3 more children in care. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, den, attached garage, laundry room, front yard and backyard (fenced). The children use the living room, dining room, kitchen, den, laundry room, bathroom by laundry, and backyard. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include: all bedrooms, additional bathroom, attached garage, and front yard. All areas identified on the facility sketch were inspected. The licensee provides food for children in care. The licensee states that 4 adults and 3 minors currently live in the home. Licensee states that they currently have 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. During the inspection, LPA observed four play yards that are used for nap. Per licensee, the living room will be used as an area for an ill child until an authorized representative comes to pick up child. The tour continued to the right where the dining room and kitchen were. Sharp knives in the kitchen are kept up high in a tool box, out of reach of children in care. The dining room is used for meal time and craft activities.There were age appropriate toys and equipment for children in care to use. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. There are first aid supplies available. Tour continued to the bathroom next to the laundry room. Bathroom was observed to be safe and free of hazards. Laundry room detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger are inaccessible to children. Licensee states that they use both a landline and a cell phone. A cot is also available for children in the event they wish to rest. The fire extinguisher was observed near the kitchen. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 03/24/2023, as indicated on service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. This is a potential risk to children in care. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. At this time, children are not using the back yard for outdoor play time, due to fencing and maintenance being done to the area. LPA observed a shed in the back yard that is locked with a combination lock. The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. 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 04/2025. Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed, including but not limited to, a copy of the emergency information card that contains all the information specified by regulation. 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 a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if 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. The Licensee was advised that facility will need do maintain a log for infants in care when they are sleeping at the facility. The Licensee did not have a log available for the infant present in care. This is a potential risk to children in care. 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/ . Based on the LPA\342\200\231s 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\342\200\231s health & safety A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted with Licensee Tammy Vasquez. Appeal rights discussed and explained.