Routine inspection·December 4, 2024

On 12/4/24 at 12:45pm Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Alicia Mooberry and Joshua Ortega conducted a Required Annual Inspection in Spanish. Upon arrival, LPAs met with Maria Gutierrez Licensee, who provided tour of facility. LPA explained the purpose of inspection and provided the inspection Entrance Checklist, LIC 126. LPA inspected rooms/areas on the facility sketch in which child-care services are provided and to which children have access. There were 8 children present, including 5 infant. Children's file review completed at 2:00pm confirmed that the facility is operating over the licensing capacity from LPAs arrival until 1:30pm ( one out of 5 infants was picked up by parent. Licensee was reminded that operating over the licence capacity poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of children in care. Also present was Noemi Cabrera, Assistant. All adults present have been cleared and associated to the facility. Individuals residing in the home were discussed and noted. Licensee provides care to children ages newborn to 12 years old and operation days/ hours are Monday through Friday 6:00AM to 6:00PM. This is a single-story home. The home consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, dining area, kitchen, family room (day care room), patio, back yard with patio (fenced), front yard and garage. At 12:50pm LPAs observed Fabuloso cleaner on the ground by sink located by door to the back patio, there were 5 children present supervised by Staff #1 and licensee, LPA Mooberry instructed licensee to removed the cleaner and it was moved to inaccessible area upon request. Accessibility to cleaning agents poses an immediate risk to children in care. Areas accessible to children include the living room, dining area, kitchen, bathroom, family room and back patio. Areas off limits to children include both bedrooms, front yard, backyard (fenced) and garage. The children use the bathroom located in the hallway. The restroom that children use was observed safe and sanitary. Rooms that are off-limits were observed to be closed and need to be made inaccessible during operating ------------Page 1 \342\200\223 Report Continues The licensee does understand that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. LPA observed the facility license, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form posted. Licensee was advised to post the required posted documentation in a location visible to parent/guardians of children in care. LPA reviewed completed facility records including; LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. Fire extinguisher indicated fully charged and was serviced on 5/29/24. The home maintains telephone service via cell phone/LAN line. The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys and other age-appropriate material available. LPA observed that cleaning compounds are in kitchen inaccessible to children in care. Licensee states that there are no poisons stored in the home and understands that all poisons must be lock, not only inaccessible to children. Per Licensee there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home No bodies of water located on the premises of the home. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in daycare room, supervised and away from the other children. The Licensee is providing. 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. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced with age appropriate toys and other materials for children to play with. LPAs observed a medium sized dog in the separate backyard area, inaccessible to children in care. -------------------Page 2 \342\200\223 Report Continues Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed for (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization's Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights, and documentation of 15-minute Infant Sleep Check (0-24 months). Licensee was reminded to log the children's sleep time. Licensee and staff records were reviewed, Staff #1 has an incomplete file, missing documents include Immunization record (MMR, TDap, TB), Mandated Reporter Certificate, LIC 9108. which poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. This licensee is not providing Incidental Medical Services \342\200\223 IMS. LPA reviewed PIN 22-02-CCP. 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. Based on the LPA's observations and records review the facility is cited 2 "A" and 1 "B" are cited today in accordance with California Title 22 Regulations. Due to "A" deficiencies cited: A copy of this report shall be provided to the parent/guardian of children currently enrolled by the next business day or immediately upon return. A copy of this report shall also be provided to the parent/guardian of any newly enrolled children for the next 12 months (1 year). Licensee was provided with a copy of the parent Acknowledgement of Receipt of Licensing Reports Form LIC 9224 during this visit. A copy of the Parent Notification Requirements was also provided to the licensee/Director. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Maria Gutierrez. Appeal rights were discussed and a copy provided in Spanish.