Routine inspection·May 6, 2025

On 5/6/25 at 2:50pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alicia Mooberry conducted a Required Annual Inspection in Spanish. LPA 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 6 children present, including 3 infants. 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 operates 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. 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.LPA observed that parent drop off and pick up children at the sliding glass door at side of home off of the family room. The facility was placed on increase monitoring on 2/28/22, Licensee a door alarm so that she\342\200\231s made aware if a child should happen to open the door. A log shall be kept and made available to Department staff upon request. LPA observed a functioning door alarm at the front entrance to the home by living room where children nap. During this visit the licensee replaced the door alarm because it was missing. LPA observed a baby gate at the back door to prevent children access to outdoors. ------------Page 1 \342\200\223 Report Continues LPA observed the facility license, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form posted by side entrance to daycare visible to parent/guardians of children in care. LPA reviewed completed facility records including; LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan. LPA advised to keep children's roster updated and maintain copy for 3 years after child leaves facility 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 should frequently check lock to make sure they are working properly. 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. There are small dogs in off limits backyard area. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in daycare/family room, supervised and away from the other children. The Licensee is providing care to infants age 3-24 months. Infants nap in the living room and by door leading to the daycare/family room. LPA observed Infant napping in the play yard, there were lose items inside play yard and clothing hanging from sides, this poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. . 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. LPA 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). LPA reviewed sleep log for 3 infants in care. Licensee and staff records were reviewed, to include Immunization record (MMR, TDap, TB), Mandated Reporter Certificate, LIC 9108. Licensee and staff files are complete. 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. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes 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) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA are available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/ 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. During the exit interview, the Licensee Maria Gutierrez confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days Based on the LPA's observations and records review the facility is cited 2 "B" deficiency is cited today in accordance with California Title 22 Regulations. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the Licensee, Maria Gutierrez. Appeal rights were discussed and a copy provided in Spanish.