Routine inspection·March 1, 2023

At 10:15 am Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lilli Babcock conducted an unannounced required 1-year inspection to the above facility. A COVID risk assessment was conducted upon entry and appropriate PPE was used. LPA met with Licensee, Cynthia Flores, to whom the reason for the visit was explained. Per Licensee, there are 6 children currently enrolled. There were 3 children present upon arrival. The licensee was observed to be operating within the license capacity limitations. The licensee states that 2 adults and 2 children currently live in the home. Per Licensee, there are no assistants in the facility. All adults living in the home have obtained a criminal record clearance. This is a one-story home which consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 restrooms, dining room, living room, kitchen, laundry room, garage, front yard, and backyard which is fenced. Per Licensee, main care areas include: 1 restroom located in the hallway, living room, dining room and back yard (fenced). Based on the Facility Sketch submitted, areas off-limits to children and parents are: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen, laundry room, garage and front yard. Licensee states that the rooms will stay locked during the hours of operation. The Licensee understands that licensing staff may have access to off-limit areas during inspection visit if necessary. Page 1 of 5 Licensee guided analyst on a tour of the facility at 10:30 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. 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, 6:00 am \342\200\223 5:30 pm. There is ventilation and central heating in the home. LPA observed a fireplace in the living room that is covered with wood making it inaccessible to children. Detergents, cleaning compounds, and medications were observed to be inaccessible to children. 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 was serviced on 9/13/2021 as indicated on service tag, which exceeds the required one-year service or replacement date. 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 2/22/23. 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 a play pen and cots were observed. Page 2 of 5 Licensee states that she is currently caring for three infants. LPA Babcock observed a sleep log for the infants. 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 11:00 am children\342\200\231s records were reviewed, including emergency information and were observed to be complete. At 11:30 am Licensee records were reviewed, and LPA observed that Licensee has a CPR/First Aid that does not have an EMSA sticker indicating the training is not by an EMSA approved training program. The licensee has completed training on Preventive Health & Safety, has proof of Pertussis and Measles immunizations, and Mandated Reporter AB 1207 compliant Child Care Training Certificate on file with an expiration of 8/19/24. LPA issued an LIC 857, Children\342\200\231s Record Review, and LIC 859, Staff Record Review to the licensee which documents staff and children\342\200\231s files reviewed during this inspection. There are chickens and 2 birds on the premises. Per licensee, the animals are kept 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. Page 3 of 5 LPA did not observe the following items during the inspection: Infant Walkers, Johnny Jumpers, trampolines, Saucer Chairs, and/or any other item that fall into these categories are not permitted in a family child care facility. LPA also informed licensee Cynthia Flores 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/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 Page 4 of 5 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. 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. 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. Exit interview conducted and report was reviewed with the licensee, Cynthia Flores . Page 5 of 5