Routine inspection·October 27, 2023

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Seung Lee and Staicy Perry conducted an unannounced required inspection to the above facility. LPAs met with Maria R. Santiago, Licensee, who guided Analyst on a tour of the facility at 9:15AM. LPAs observed three (7) children in care at the time of inspection. The following was observed This large family child care home is a two story home consisting of four (4) bedrooms, three (3) bathrooms, kitchen, living room, family room, dining room, laundry area, breakfast nook, and a downstairs basement. Children have access to the living room, family room, dining room, laundry room, bathroom, and breakfast nook. Off-limits to children in care is the kitchen and entire upstairs. LPA observed children's safety gates in the downstairs area, preventing children from gaining access to the upstairs, kitchen, and basement. Currently residing in the home is the Licensee with no additional adults/or children. All individuals must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed home. Detergents, cleaning compounds, medications, and other items which could pose a danger, were determined to be inaccessible to children in care. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 11/17/2022 per service tag. Per State Fire Marshall standards, fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually. The carbon monoxide detector was tested and is working properly. The two (2) smoke detectors located downstairs, were tested, but were not operable. There are age appropriate toys available for children. Per licensee, there are no weapons, firearms, or pets on the premises. LPA did not observe any bodies of water on the premises. The Licensee was observed to be operating within the licensed capacity limitations during this inspection. The Licensee has completed training on preventive health practices including Pediatric First Aid and CPR, which expires on 09/2023 Staff and Children\342\200\231s records were reviewed by LPAs at 10AM., including but not limited to, a copy of the emergency information card that contains all of the information required by regulation. The following items were also discussed with licensee during this inspection: \302\267 POSTING REQUIREMENTS : Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster and the Facility License were observed to be posted behind the bedroom door of the children's activity room. LPA determined that the posting's were not readily visible to the parents of children in care. \302\267 Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, Saucer Chairs, or any other item that falls into these categories are not permitted in a family child care facility. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN A LICENSED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME . Infant Care: Licensee does care for infants at this time. LPA advised the applicant to sleep infants where they can be directly supervised at all times and advised against sleeping infants in a separate room. Per Licensee, infants sleep in the breakfast nook area and in the dining room area. The infants are visually supervised during nap time per Licensee. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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 . LPAs advised the licensee how to access forms and regulations on line at: www.ccld.ca.gov . No deficiencies were cited during this inspection. The Notice of Site Visit (LIC 9213) \342\200\223 must remain posted for 30 days during the hours of operation after each site visit made by a licensing representative . Failure to maintain posting as required will result in a civil penalty of $100.00. Exit interview was conducted with Maria R. Santiago, Licensee, including, but not limited to Provider Rights, Appeal Procedures and Agencies Consultative Role.