Routine inspection·May 28, 2025

Page 1 of 3 On 05/28/2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPAs) J.Duran and A. Carter conducted an unannounced Annual / Random inspection at the above facility. LPAs met with facility representative Maria Orozco(assistant) and informed her of the purpose for the visit. Licensee Maria Cortez was not present during the inspection. Licensee went on vacation on 05/26/25 and will be returning 06/01/2025. LPAs provided Licensee with a copy of the Facility Entrance Checklist. There were 3 children present during the inspection. All residents were noted and verified. Facility provides care to children ages 3 months to 12 years. Facility is open Monday to Friday 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. This is a one story, 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home. Per Licensee areas on limits to children are Day care room next to kitchen, bathroom in the day care room and the fenced backyard. Children access the day care room through the side gate of the home. Per facility representative areas off limits to children are: 3 bedrooms, one bathroom, laundry room, ADU and a section of the backyard separated by a gate. All areas that are accessible to children were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection: LPA observed required posted documentation in the day care room: Facility license, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. LPA observed and reviewed a current roster LIC 9040 and a current disaster drill log. Last disaster drill was performed in 05/22/2025. LPA observed a smoke/carbon monoxide detector in the day care room and was tested by facility representative. LPA observed a 2A10BC Fire Extinguisher in the daycare room which indicated full and was last serviced July 10,2024. The home maintains telephone service (cell phone). Food is provided by facility. Facility representative was reminded if children bring food from home, it must be labeled with the child\342\200\231s name and properly stored or refrigerated. There are toys and other age-appropriate materials available for children to use in the day care room and in the backyard. Sharp objects, detergents and cleaning compounds were inaccessible to children in care. Knives are kept in an upper kitchen cabinet, cleaning products are in an upper cabinet in the laundry room, detergent is in the laundry room. Laundry room is inaccessible via a gate. Page 2 of 3 Per facility representative, personal medicine is kept in the ADU and in the off-limits bathroom. Per facility representative, no children enrolled require medication. The facility has central air and heating. There were no fireplaces observed. Children nap in the day care room and they are provided appropriate napping equipment. Children use the restroom in day care room. LPAs did not observe any cleaning products or medicine in the on limits bathroom. LPAs observed personal items in the cabinets. Children use the backyard for outdoor play, children are supervised while playing outside. Per facility representative, there are no poisons in the home. Facility representative understands that all poisons must be locked, not only inaccessible to children. Isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked up is in a section of the day care room, separated from other children. Per facility representative, there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. LPAs did not observe any pools or spas, or other bodies of water. There is one pet dog in the home. The dog is contained in an off-limits area of the backyard that is separated by another gate. LPAs observed that the play yard does not block any entrances. Facility representative was advised Infants shall not be swaddled in care. Car seats shall not be used for sleeping. Overnight Care: There is no overnight care provided at the moment. LPA discussed the following: Facility representative is aware that they must remain awake while children are awake. If children sleep in separate area from facility representative, the door must remain open. If facility representative cannot hear children when they wake up, video or audio device can be used. Children's records were reviewed: Children's records contained (LIC) 282- Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance, Immunization Records, LIC 700- Identification and Emergency Information, LIC 627- Consent for Medical Treatment, LIC 995A Notification of Parents\342\200\231 Rights, 15-minute infant sleep log and LIC 9227. At 1:30PM Staff records were reviewed: Licensee's pediatric CPR/First Aid was completed on 11/09/24, Assistant's pediatric cpr/first was completed on 5/03/25. Staff had proof of required immunizations (measles, pertussis, flu-declination on file for Licensee and assistant). Licensee's Mandated Reporter training was completed in 8/27/23. Assistant's Mandated Reporter training was completed on 03/25/2025. Page 3 of 3 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 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. 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/ . 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 facility representative Maria Orozco, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the facility representative, Maria Orozco.