Routine inspection·January 12, 2023

At 9:10 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilli Babcock conducted an unannounced required 1-year inspection to the above facility. A COVID risk assessment was conducted upon entry and appropriate PPE was used. LPA met with Licensee, Erica Cortez, to whom the reason for the visit was explained. Per Licensee, there are 7 children currently enrolled. There were 5 children, and 2 assistants present upon arrival. The licensee was observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. The licensee states that 5 adults and 1 child currently live in the home. All adults living in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, detached garage, front yard, and backyard which is fenced. Per licensee, areas off limits to children and parents include 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, garage, and front yard. The children have access to kitchen, dining room, living room, one bathroom, and backyard which is fenced. Licensee guided analyst on a tour of the facility at 9:20 am. During this visit, all areas identified on the facility sketch that are accessible for children to use were toured and inspected and the following was observed. Page 1 of 5 Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent’s Rights Poster, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist were observed to be posted in the entry way of the home. A current children’s roster was available for review. There is telephone service via a cellphone that stays at the facility during operation hours. Hours of operation are 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday. There is central air and heating in the home. No fireplace was observed on this day. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications were observed to be inaccessible to children. Per Licensee there are no poisons in the home. Licensee states that there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home and non were observed on this day. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 6/2/22, 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 1/3/23. The home is observed to be clean and orderly. There are first aid supplies available. There are age-appropriate toys available for children. Appropriate sleeping arrangements in form of mats and cots were observed. Licensee states that she is currently caring for three infants. LPA Babcock observed a sleep log and plan for the infants. Page 2 of 5 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. No bodies of water were observed on this day. At 10:30 am children’s records were reviewed, including emergency information and were observed to be complete. At 11:00 am Licensee and staff records were reviewed. 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 7/15/23 and Mandated Reporter Certificate expires on 6/28/24. LPA issued an LIC 857, Children’s Record Review, and LIC 859, Staff Record Review to the licensee which documents staff and children’s files reviewed during this inspection. There is 1 dog on the premises. Per licensee, the dog is kept outside in off-limits areas during daycare hours. Smoking is prohibited in a licensed Family Child Care Home. Per Licensee, no one smokes in the home. LPA did not observe the following items during the inspection: Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, and/or any other item that fall into these categories are not permitted in a family child care facility. Page 3 of 5 LPA also informed licensee Erica Cortez 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 Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Child Care Centers Sections 101173 and 101226. 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)/ (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 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 . 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. Page 4 of 5 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. 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. At this time, the licensee is in compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. No deficiencies cited. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee Erica Cortez. Page 5 of 5