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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

Clean visit · 0 citations

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

------------------------------------------VISIT CONDUCTED IN: SPANISH------------------------------- At 1:00 pm Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Roxana Lopez conducted an unannounced required 1 year inspection to the above facility. A risk assessment was conducted upon entry- appropriate PPE was used. LPA met with Maria Mejia Zacarias, Licensee who guided analysts on a tour of the facility. Per Licensee, there are 12 children currently enrolled. A current children\342\200\231s roster was available for review. There were 5 children present upon arrival- 2 being infants. Also present was Co-Licensee Lilian De Mejia and 1 assistant. The licensee states that 2 adults currently live in the home. Per Licensee, they currently have 1 assistant. All adults present in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in the licensed child care home. Licensee states that there are no firearms stored in the home. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room, dining room, den, kitchen, detached activity room front yard and backyard (fenced). The children have access to living room, dining room, den, detached activity room, 2 bathrooms and backyard fenced. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include, 3 bedrooms (middle bedroom is used as a walkway to den), 1 bathroom and front yard. The LPA toured all areas used by children during this visit. LPA advised licensee to update facility sketch. All areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were inspected for safety, comfort, and cleanliness. ---------Pg, 1 of 4 ------------------------------------------------------ There is telephone service via a landline and a cellphone. There is ventilation and heating (central). The following was observed and reviewed during this inspection. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications were observed to be inaccessible to children. Poisons are locked in a off limits storage area. The restroom that children use was observed to be safe and sanitary. LPA Lopez did observed a fireplace in the family room which was barricaded and inaccessible for children in care. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 08/16/2022, as indicated on service tag. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable. All homes shall conduct fire and disaster drills at least once every six months, and document the date and time of each drill. Last drill documented was conducted on 2/14/2023. Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted in the den. The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are toys available for children. Appropriate sleeping arrangements and play pen were observed. Licensee states that they are currently caring for infants. 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. Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home. -----------------------------Pg. 2 of 4------------------------------------------------------------ Currently, children are using the back yard for outdoor play time. The outdoor play area was observed to be fenced. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with. LPA did not observe any objects that can pose a danger to children on the outdoor yard. There are not pets on the premises. The licensee is observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. At 2:30 pm children\342\200\231s records were reviewed, including emergency information and were observed to be complete. 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 7/2023. Assistant\342\200\231s CPR expires on 2/18/2025 .There are first aid supplies available. LPA observed that the both Licensee\342\200\231s do have proof of immunization record and the Mandated Reporter AB 1207 compliant Child Care Training Certificate on file. LPA observed that assistant does not have proof of Immunizations and the mandated reporter training. A technical violation was given on this date. LPA issued a copy of the LIC 857 Children\342\200\231s Records Review and the LIC 859 Staff Records Review to the licensee during this inspection. 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 ------------------------------------------------------ -- page 3 of 4 --------------------------------------------------------- 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 LPA advised the licensee to access forms, regulations and quarterly updates on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov . 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. 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/inspection-process . At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies cited. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Failure to comply with posting requirements shall result in an immediate civil penalty of $100. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with Licensee, Maria Mejia Zacarias. - pg. 4 of 4--

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No citations recorded on this visit

The inspector found no violations of California child care regulations during this visit.

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What happened during the April 14, 2023 inspection of MEJIA ZACARIAS & DE MEJIA FAMILY CHILD CARE?

This was an inspection of MEJIA ZACARIAS & DE MEJIA FAMILY CHILD CARE on April 14, 2023. The inspection found no deficiencies and no citations were issued.

Were any citations issued to MEJIA ZACARIAS & DE MEJIA FAMILY CHILD CARE on April 14, 2023?

No citations were issued during this inspection. The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable regulations.

What type of inspection was this?

This was an inspection. Inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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