Facility-requested visit·October 25, 2022

Inspection was conducted in Spanish On October 25, 2022, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Monique Ayala conducted a case management inspection - licensee initiated inspection at the above facility. The applicant was licensed prior at facility # 198019488; applicant has a applied for a change of location. A COVID-19 risk assessment was conducted prior to entering the facility. LPA was greeted by applicant, Elizabeth Gonzalez. Also residing in the home is applicants spouse Rodrigo Guzman, adult son, Armando Gonzalez, minor child and applicant has 1 dog on the premises. Per applicant the owner of the home at times resides in the back house but has not contact with the day care. All adults in the home including homeowner are fingerprint cleared. Applicant guided LPA on a tour of the facility. LPA did not observe any children in care. This is a single story home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, family room, dinning room, kitchen, fenced in rear side yard, completely fenced in rear yard, swimming pool, detached garage and a back house. The back house was inspected and has a living room/dinning room, kitchen, 1 bathroom and 1 upstairs bedroom. LPA observed the swimming pool to ensure that the fence is 5 feet tall, self closes, self latches, opens away from the pool and ensured that there is nothing obstructing the view of the pool. LPA reminded applicant that any climbing objects (chairs, bench. ladders) must away from pool fencing at all times. LPA observed that applicant has installed an alarm on the sliding door that leads to the pool as an extra safety precaution. Off Limits: living room, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, rear yard, swimming pool, detached garage and back house. Day care area: Kitchen, family room, dinning room, bathroom located on the right side of the hallway and rear side yard. The children and families will enter the facility through the front door. Per Applicant, there are weapons, but no firearms on the premise. LPA observed multiple pocket knives; pocket knives are in off limit areas and are inaccessible to children in care. LPA did not observe any firearms. There are age appropriate toys (blocks, dramatic play area, dolls, play house). Age appropriate napping equipment (mats and play pen). The required fire extinguisher (2A10BC) was in operable condition. LPA observed an operable smoke detector and carbon monoxide. Home has central AC and heat. CPR/First Aid expire 09/10/2024. The First Aid kit was observed and is complete. The following was discussed with the Applicant: Capacity requirements, Notification of Parent's Rights, Roster requirements (keep updated names and blue sheet), Documentation requirements for disaster drills (fire and earthquake). Mandatory Forms for the children’s files and provider’s files, Safe Sleep and information on shaking baby syndrome . The role and responsibilities of being a mandated reporter were reviewed. Applicant was advised on how to access forms and Regulations for Family Child Care online at www.ccld.ca.gov . Applicant was made aware that it is her responsibility to know the regulations as well as anyone who assists in providing care. Applicant advised that inaccessibility of hazards must be constantly reassessed depending on the children in care. Licensing must always have the facility’s phone number; if the phone number is changed, licensing must be notified. Regulation prohibits the smoking of tobacco in a private residence that is licensed as a family child care home and in those areas of the family day care home where children are present (24/7 ban). State law prohibits baby walkers, bouncy seats, exersaucers and any other items that fall into that category. Requirements for fingerprint clearances and associations were discussed with the Applicant. Applicant was advised of the requirement to report unusual incidents and/or injuries to the parent/guardian and Licensing within the time frame specified by the regulation and on the form LIC624B (Same day/ASAP or within next business day within normal business hours 8-5 and written report within 7 days). Pamphlet providing Information regarding, Seat Belt Safety and Notification of Parent's Rights poster (Monterey Park Regional Child Care Office) was provided. The "Notification of Parent's Rights" poster must be posted in an area of the home accessible to parents. The information regarding new legislation with regards to exemptions and Parent’s Rights was also discussed. Applicant was advised that the Notice of Site Visit must be posted at the entrance of the facility for a period of 30 days . If a serious violation is cited, a copy of the licensing report (LIC809 or LIC9099) must also be posted for 30 days. If these requirements are not met, civil penalties in the amount of $100 per violation will be assessed. Copies of the reports must also be provided to each parent when a serious deficiency, Type A, is cited (LIC9224). Applicant informed to review Quarterly updates/regulations for 2015-2019 on the department website: Summer 2015 - Incidental Medical Services information. --Applicant was advised visit www.shotsforschool.org for Immunization information.--Applicant was informed of responsibility to report suspected Child Abuse, 1-800-827-8724 --Family Child Care Providers (Disaster Planning information): https://ccld.family-child-care-providers/disaster-planning-and-fire-safety/ --Child Care Videos: https://ccld.childcarevideos.org --Child Care Advocates information: www.childcareadvocatesprogram@cdss.ca.gov --Applicant was advised to visit the CCL website ( www.ccld.ca.gov ) to obtain updates of courses and updates/changes to the regulations. Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see Evaluator Manual - Regulation Interpretations and Procedures for Family Child Care Homes Section 102417. 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: http://www.ada.gov/childqanda.html (Plan is on file or currently no plan on file). LPA provided consultation for applicant. LPA reviewed Infant Safe Sleep Regulation with applicant and provided applicant a copy of the regulation along with LIC9227. Applicant is ready for licensure. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to the applicant on this date, 10/25/2022. .