Routine inspection·March 28, 2024

At 9:15 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilli Babcock conducted an unannounced required 1-year inspection to the above facility. A COVID risk assessment was conducted. LPA met with Licensee, Cynthia Flores, to whom the reason for the visit was explained. Per Licensee, there are 14 children currently enrolled. There were 6 children present with licensee upon arrival. Two assistants arrived at the facility at approximately 9:55 am. Eight additional children arrived at the facility after the assistants arrived at the facility, making a total of 14 children, including multiple school age children, present during the visit. As the visit was conducted during Spring Break, local elementary schools were closed. The licensee was observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. The licensee states that 3 adults and no children currently live in the home. Per Licensee, there are two assistants working at the facility. All adults living in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance. This is a two-story home which consists of the following rooms: Downstairs contains a kitchen, dining room, living room, den, 2 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. Upstairs contains 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The home also contains a detached garage, front yard which is not fenced, and backyard which is fenced and contains a built-in swimming pool. Per licensee, areas off-limits to children and parents include the entire upstairs (2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom), and downstairs areas including 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, detached garage, and backyard Page 1 of 5 with swimming pool. The children have access to kitchen, dining room, one bathroom, living room, den area, and front yard which is not fenced. Licensee guided analyst on a tour of the facility. 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. Facility License, Emergency Disaster Plan, Parent\342\200\231s Rights Poster, and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist were observed to be posted in the entry way of the home. A current children\342\200\231s roster was available for review. There is telephone service via a cellphone that stays at the facility during operation hours. Hours of operation are Monday \342\200\223 Friday, 6:30 am \342\200\223 9:00 pm. LPA observed a fireplace in the den that has a screen bolted to the brick making it inaccessible to children. LPA also observed the stairs to the second floor of the home are made inaccessible to children by a metal safety gate at the bottom of the stairs. LPA observed 3 wall unit heaters to which the gas has been shut off per a proof of service order from the gas company and a declaration by the licensee. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications were observed to be inaccessible to children. Per Licensee there are no poisons in the home. LPA advised that any poisons should be locked under key or combination lock. Licensee states that there are no firearms or weapons stored in the home. The valve on the required 2A 10BC fire extinguisher indicates fully charged and was serviced on 7/31/23, as indicated on service tag. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and are operable on this day. 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 3/6/24. Page 2 of 5 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 cots and 2 cribs were observed. Licensee states that she is currently caring for one infant, aged 6 months. LPA Babcock observed a sleep log for the infant. Currently, children are using the front yard for outdoor play time. The outdoor play area is not fenced. Licensee stated she will provide 100% visual supervision of all children at all times while in the front yard. LPA observed that the outdoor yard has toys and other materials for children to play with. LPA observed a pool in the back yard of the home. The licensee stated she wishes to make the back yard off-limits to children. LPA observed the pool is fully fenced. The metal gate to access the pool is at least 5 feet high and does not obscure the pool from view. LPA observed the latching device is located less than 6 inches from the top of the gate. There are 2 windows that lead directly to the pool from the den. The 2 windows are screened with a metal screen that is screwed into place. LPA did observe the gate is not currently self-closing and self-latching. At 12:00 pm children\342\200\231s records were reviewed, including emergency information and were observed to be complete. At 12:40 pm Licensee and staff records were reviewed, and LPA observed that Staff #2 does not have current Mandated Reporter Training. The licensee's Pediatric First Aid and CPR form the American Red Cross expires on 3/5/25. Licensee\342\200\231s Mandated Reporter Training expires on 1/12/25. LPA issued an LIC 857, Children\342\200\231s Record Review, and LIC 859, Staff Record Review tothe licensee which documents staff and children\342\200\231s files reviewed during this inspection. Page 3 of 5 There are 2 dogs on the premises. Per licensee, the dogs are 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. 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 . 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. 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-andresources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. Page 4 of 5 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. 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 Cynthia Flores, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS. Based on the LPAs observations and records review, the following deficiencies listed on the attached LIC 809D (deficiency page) are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22. Deficiencies that are being cited need to be cleared to protect the children\342\200\231s health and safety. A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Cynthia Flores. Page 5 of 5