Non-compliance follow-up·January 12, 2022

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alicia Mooberry made an unannounced case management visit to the home and met with licensee Sandra Benitez. Case Management visit was required pursuant to the Stipulation and Waiver and Order dated September 28, 2021. The Stipulation and Waiver and Order was adopted by the Department and became effective October 7, 2021. The licensee gave a tour or the facility including off limit areas. Present in the home during this visit were 3 children that included 2 infants. at 2:15pm LPA observed 2 infants, Child #1 and Child #2 napping in the family room in separate cribs. Child #1 and Child #2 were covered with a baby blanket. The infants head was not covered. This poses a potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. Licensee immediately removed the blankets from the crib. All adults present in the home during this inspection are cleared and associated to the facility. All individuals residing in the home were discussed and noted. Licensee maintains facility roster with current information. Licensee CPR/First Aid expires 09/2023. Fire extinguisher and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in operable condition. Child files were reviewed and found complete. Toxins and sharp items in are stored inaccessible to children. LPA did not observe any hazards in the kitchen or bathroom that is used for day care. Licensee maintains license and other required LIC forms posted in a visible area in the dining room. LPA informed licensee on the following: keeping in compliance with Title 22 Regulations, criminal record clearances (civil penalties/prior to presence), mandated reporting, incident reporting, supervision, terms of license, and record keeping. The following deficiency was cited in accordance with California Tittle 22 Regulation in LIC 809D Exit interview conducted with licensee Sandra Benitez. Appeal rights provided and reviewed.