Routine inspection·April 15, 2025

On April 15, 2025, at 9:30am Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) A. Carter and J. Duran conducted an unannounced Annual / Random inspection and met with licensee Jessica Medrano . LPAs disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility. Licensee was provided a copy of the Facility Entrance Checklist. All adults associated to the home were found to have criminal record clearance. At the initial start of today’s inspection there were ten (10) daycare children and one (1) assistant present. Licensee states that there are currently eleven (11) children enrolled. Licensee provides care to children up to 12 years of age. Licensee reports the facility’s hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm. Licensee does not provide overnight care or transportation. This is a single story home which consists of three (3) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, kitchen / dining area, living room, and detached garage. Areas used by the children include the living room (main care area), hallway bathroom, and kitchen in passing. Per Licensee, areas off-limits to children and parents include three (3) bedrooms, one (1) bathroom, and detached garage. The licensee does understand that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. LPAs observed a baby gate separating areas used by children and off-limits area making them inaccessible to children in care. · At 10:02am an additional child arrived at the home bringing the total number of children in care to eleven (11). All areas identified on the facility sketch as accessible to children were inspected to ensure that they are clean and orderly with ventilation and heating for the safety and comfort of the children. PAGE 1 OF 4 PAGE 2 OF 4 LPAs observed required posted documentation in the main care area which included: Facility License, Publication (PUB) 394- Notification of Parent Rights and Licensing Form (LIC) 9148- Earthquake Preparedness form. LPA observed completed facility records including: LIC 9040- Facility Roster, LIC 610- Facility Disaster Plan and Disaster drill log, last drill conducted on 03/12/25. Dual smoke/carbon monoxide detector observed at facility at the time of inspection. LPAs observed the AB10BC fire extinguisher with purchase receipt date of May 20, 2024. The facility has an air conditioning unit for the window and maintains telephone service via cell phone. LPAs observed age appropriate toys and learning materials available for children in care, free of loose and sharp parts. LPAs did not observe any fireplaces or wall heaters. The children use the bathroom in the hallway. LPAs did not observe hazards in the bathroom. Sharp objects, detergents, medications, and cleaning compounds were inaccessible. All the kitchen cabinets are secured with safety latches. LPAs observed that detergents and cleaning compounds are kept under the kitchen secured by a safety latch and are inaccessible to children. The Licensee states that there are no poisons in the home. The Licensee does understand that poison must be locked. The Licensee was advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. The isolation area for sick children waiting to be picked is the kitchen, supervised away from the other children in care. Per licensee, food is provided for children in care. LPAs reminded licensee that any food brought from the children’s homes shall be labeled with child’s name and properly stored or refrigerated. Licensee states she does not have any children in care that needs medication administered or any children with allergies. Per licensee, the children will have access to the backyard for outside play. The backyard is separated by a gate making two separate areas. LPAs observed age appropriate toys for children in care. Per Licensee, children are supervised while playing outside. LPAs observed yard has grass and adequate perimeter fencing through-out the property. Play area is free of loose and sharp articles or objects and all trees, shrubs, and plants are maintained. There are no pools, or spas, or other bodies of water. Licensee has 6 dogs (Frenchies) that are kept in the detached garage during hours of operation. Infant Care: Currently licensee has one infant under 12 months enrolled. LPAs observed a play yard in the main care area and napping cots stored in the hallway. Infant mattresses were observed to be firm with tightly fitted sheets. PAGE 3 OF 4 LPAs did not observe loose object, bumpers, objects hanging, or objects attached to the cribs. Napping equipment does not block entrances or exits. Licensee was advised Infants shall not be swaddled in care. Car seats shall only be used for transportation purposes and shall not be used for sleeping. LPAs discussed the new Safe sleep regulation, including LIC 9227 Infant Sleep Plan for infants under 12 months, 15-minute sleep check documentation for infants 0 – 24 months. Overnight Care : There is no overnight care provided at the moment. LPAs discussed the following: Licensee is aware that they must remain awake while children are awake. If children sleep in separate area from licensee, the door must remain open. If licensee cannot hear children when they wake up, video or audio device can be used. Children’s 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’ Rights, and documentation of 15-minute Infant Sleep Check (0-24 months). Staff records were reviewed: Licensee's and assistants Pediatric CPR / first aid expires on 02/24/27. Staff had proof of required immunizations. All adults had proof of TB clearance. Licensee's Mandated Reporter training was completed in 03/11/25 and assistants was completed on 03/12/25 valid for 2 years. All adults had LIC 508 criminal record statement on file and assistant had LIC 9052 on file. During the inspection, children present was observed to be treated with dignity and respect, observed to be receiving safe, healthful, and comfortable accommodations, furnishings, and equipment, and free from corporal and/or unusual punishment. · Licensee states that there are no smokers in the home · Licensee states there are no weapons, or firearms in the home. 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 . PAGE 4 OF 4 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. LPAs 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. LPAs 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 LICENSEE ****, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPAs completed the RSO profile in FAS. There are no deficiencies cited today in accordance with California Title 22 Regulations. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Jessica Medrano. Appeal Rights Given.